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brookesready
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I am looking to purchase an HRM and know nothing about them. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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im a fan of the polar brand0
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Hi , to get the most accurate reading you will need to get one with a chest strap. I have a Polar FT4 , which I like.
There are a few threads around discussing the pro's and cons of various models. Try a search of HRM and you should come across them.
Good luck0 -
I like the Polar brand as well. I use an FT4.0
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I have the Polar FT4 as well and love it!!!0
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i like my polar ft40
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I have a Polar S710 which is now obsolete, comparable to Polar RS800CX.
Many of them have bike computers integrated, also GPS and altitude. Some also have large memories to store interval data that you can download and analyze later.
If you are training for an event or trying to seriously record your fitness level these features might be important.
Check Garmin Forerunner line.0 -
I like the Polar brand as well. I use an FT4.
this is what i have. it's a solid choice without too many bells and whistles.0 -
Link to previous discussion on MVP
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/201101-heart-rate-monitors0 -
I have the Polar FT4 as well. I love it and definitely agree - you should get one with a chest strap for accuracy.0
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Also wanted to add - after researching and purchasing the wrong ones, I want to share that if you want one for the calorie burned information - you need to specifically look for that. Anything under about $80 only gives you your heart rate and will not include calories burned information. Just be careful when shopping. Be sure that specifically is listed as a fuction of the HRM. This is not an automatic feature on all HRM.0
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Also wanted to add - after researching and purchasing the wrong ones, I want to share that if you want one for the calorie burned information - you need to specifically look for that. Anything under about $80 only gives you your heart rate and will not include calories burned information. Just be careful when shopping. Be sure that specifically is listed as a fuction of the HRM. This is not an automatic feature on all HRM.
Does the FT4 have calories burned? That seems to have the majority vote.0 -
Also wanted to add - after researching and purchasing the wrong ones, I want to share that if you want one for the calorie burned information - you need to specifically look for that. Anything under about $80 only gives you your heart rate and will not include calories burned information. Just be careful when shopping. Be sure that specifically is listed as a fuction of the HRM. This is not an automatic feature on all HRM.
Does the FT4 have calories burned? That seems to have the majority vote.
Yes , it had cals burned , it also has max HR , average HR , tells you when you are in the In Zone for your HR0 -
Thank you!!!0
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Another vote for Polar here too.0
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My husband and I have ft4 and Love them!! I believe that REI is still running a special that you can get 20% off one item. It bring it to like $74, really good deal!0
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Hi , to get the most accurate reading you will need to get one with a chest strap. I have a Polar FT4 , which I like.
There are a few threads around discussing the pro's and cons of various models. Try a search of HRM and you should come across them.
Good luck
Does the FT4 come with a chest strap?0 -
Hi , to get the most accurate reading you will need to get one with a chest strap. I have a Polar FT4 , which I like.
There are a few threads around discussing the pro's and cons of various models. Try a search of HRM and you should come across them.
Good luck
Does the FT4 come with a chest strap?
Yes0 -
I LOVE MY Polar!!
Really User Friendly0 -
Hi , to get the most accurate reading you will need to get one with a chest strap. I have a Polar FT4 , which I like.
There are a few threads around discussing the pro's and cons of various models. Try a search of HRM and you should come across them.
Good luck
Does the FT4 come with a chest strap?
Yes, to all of your questions about the FT4. This would be what I would recommend getting. Very user friendly and it has all the information you need. I paid $89 for it, so it's reasonably priced in comparison to many out there too. My opinion - best bang for the buck.0 -
Love my polar FT7, i refuse to workout without it. I love to see those calories burned numbers keep rising and rising and rising !!!!0
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