Recommendations for ....

lilbitz16

Anyone have recommendations for a heart rate monitor? Never have purchased one and would like to get some advice before I spend money on one! Thanks a bunch

carlynishere

I am interested in hearing this as well. I am now ready to purchase and don't want to get one of those cheap Walmart ones and be disappointed.

I have read that a lot of folks like the Polar. Is there a specific model that you like?

Meekah44

I have nooooo idea what that even is. So...i must live under a rock

mlb929

You really want a chest strap. My so has one I got at Big 5 for $30, it's a Timex with a chest strap, it seems to work well and is easy to use.

Mine is a Garmin 405, I love it for running, but it's terrible and inaccurate on calorie burn, unless you are running. Indoors it doesn't work for calories at all.

mlb929

"Duplicate" Sorry.

luv2ash

I love my Polar FT4 with a chest strap. Purchased for $90 at ****s' sporting good.

NAMsMommy

I have the polar FT4 with the chest strap as well. Its worth it.

mmcgille

I have a Polar FT4 and I love it. Whatever you do, definitely get one with a chest strap!

feliciapeters

I ont have one but i heard both Polar & Garmin are very good brands

carlynishere

Excellent - I am thinking about the FT4 or FT7 as I have seen good reviews here for both.

Thanks!

ibelieveinlove7

I've also been looking for a heart rate monitor. But, how big of a pain is the chest strap? I've been looking at Polars because they will read your treadmill at the gym too.

Can someone describe the strap a little bit more to me? Thanks!

lilbitz16

Thank you so much for the advice!

jeannas

Why do you guys get them..can someone explain how they help you? Sorry if this question has been answered a zillion times before!