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looking for a good HRM

Grimmerick
Grimmerick Posts: 3,342 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I run a few times a week and I would like to find a good HRM. I use Nike Ipod right now to tell how many calories I burn, but I would like something more accurate that monitors my heart rate too. I am not sure if a chest strap is necessary or not and wanted to get some input on the pros/cons of the chest strap and if there are any HRM's that I should avoid. Also, I would like one thats a reasonable price.

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  • phatsoslim
    phatsoslim Posts: 257 Member
    I posted this yesterday for someone else looking for one.

    I love mine. It lets you know if you are in your target heart rate zone, best place to be for losing fat. Some, not all, tell you how many calories you burn while working out. I highly recommend one with calories burned, it will allow you to log in more accurately.

    Depending on how much you want to spend. Do some research first online and compare different ones. I bought a Suunto M4 and as I said, "I love it!" It has a seven day plan, it lets me know which days are exercise days and rest days. On exercise days, it tells you how hard you should work and for how long. Personal settings to add your stats. Check it out www.suunto.com
    There is a store locator on the site. They can be purchased online www.mec.ca. I also saw them in Toronto at Atmosphere, in Waterloo, ON at Adventure Guide. I picked mine up for $160.00 plus tax. I have changed my profile picture to my HRM, only mine is not pink around it.

    I hope you find the right one for yourself. : )
  • juliapurpletoes
    juliapurpletoes Posts: 951 Member
    I have the POLAR FT4 ( about $80). It has the chest strap which I think makes all the difference on accuracy.

    Love it, hasn't let me down yet.
  • AHealthierRhonda
    AHealthierRhonda Posts: 881 Member
    I have the Pola FT60 and love it. SportLine Duo sucked! I have heard nothing bad about Polar HRM!
  • ladderguy055
    ladderguy055 Posts: 22
    I just recently purchased a Garmin Forerunner 210 and love it. It comes with or without a HRM (mine is with). It tracks mileage, splits, as well as calories with the HRM.
  • kaitlynnm10
    kaitlynnm10 Posts: 47 Member
    Polar has good HR monitors. Bodybugg is awesome if you're willing to spend the money.
  • sarah120906
    sarah120906 Posts: 69 Member
    I have the Polar FT7. The chest strap is very comfortable...you'll hardly know it's there.
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