Heart Rate Monitor: boflex brand?

Brandicaloriecountess

Do you have one? I can score a pretty sweet deal at Big 5 this week. It's on sale from 129.99 to 49.99 and there is a $10 off $50 coupon also.

So I am just wondering if anyone has thoughts on the brand. I know a lot of you are polar enthusiasts but it's just so out of my budget right now.

MrsRadder

That's the one I have. I like it. They are all the same.

Brandicaloriecountess

Thanks!

dad106

I hate to tell you but HRM's are not all the same. All HRM's calculate calories differently and there are specific requirements that you need(like a chest strap and being able to enter all your information(age, weight, height, gender and Vo2max if it's allowed)) in order to get an accurate calorie burn(I'm assuming thats what you're looking for).

For that 49.99 you'd be spending on the boflex you can get a Polar FT4 off of amazon for about the same price shipped(shipping is free over 25.00).

Also read this article on HRM's.. it will help!
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Azdak/view/the-real-facts-about-hrms-and-calories-what-you-need-to-know-before-purchasing-an-hrm-or-using-one-21472

Brandicaloriecountess

Thank dad106. This one actaully has a chest strap..I will check into amazon, but when I looked before I never found any for less than $100.

dad106

http://www.amazon.com/Polar-Womens-Heart-Monitor-Bronze/dp/B001U0OFD2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1311014867&sr=8-1

Heres the link for the FT4.. it's 58.82 right now.

Brandicaloriecountess

Thank you

I had a $8 credit on my amazon account, so I DID IT! Since it came from amazon, not a random seller, I just went ahead and got it.

dad106

Sweet! You're going to like it. A lot of people have the FT4 and love them. I myself have the FT7 and like it a lot!