HRM Recommendations

ThatGirl_1968

I'm in the market for an HRM with a chest strap. I'm torn between the Polar FT4 or the New Balance NB4, but am open to other suggestions (would rather not spend over $100). Thoughts?

HisBeloved65

I have the Polar FT4 (I believe) and I got it for $55 on Amazon. I love love love it. It is changing my life!

lwoodtri

Its hard to beat a Polar, I have used them for the past 8 years . . had one Timex but went back to the Polar!

MacSkillz

I also have the Polar FT4 and LOVE it. I refuse to exercise without. The chest strap is small enough so it doesn't get in the way and the watch is pretty comfortable. I actually wear the watch part everyday just to remind myself daily of the journey that I'm on and it's motivation to get in an exercise every day.

GirlRural

I'm looking to get a new one as well. The Polar can't really be beat!

Stuartm1

Depends how much you want to monitor I have a Timex £59.00 gives time excercised time in the zone and calories burnt works for me and all I need to know.

Hyster1

I would like help with this one also. But I have lets say a different situation. I have had a Dbl. MX so I'm not sure about a chest strap, Just seems like to many things to put on and off it that area. If Ya know what i mean!!! So does anyone recommend the wrist ones???? If so which one would be the best. Sorry if this was a little to personal. But it is what it is.

silverbullkitty

This is the one I have. I LOVE MINE! Here's the link: http://www.heartratemonitorsusa.com/bowflex-f30-hrm.html

ThatGirl_1968

I would like help with this one also. But I have lets say a different situation. I have had a Dbl. MX so I'm not sure about a chest strap, Just seems like to many things to put on and off it that area. If Ya know what i mean!!! So does anyone recommend the wrist ones???? If so which one would be the best. Sorry if this was a little to personal. But it is what it is.

I had a New Balance wrist only HRM and it was very frustrating. While I was jogging I would press my fingers against the watch so it would take my heart rate and it couldn't while I was in motion. I would have to stop and press my fingers down and sometimes would still need to do it a couple of times. At that point I new my heart rate had slowed down and I wasn't getting a true measurement of cals burned or % of time in my zone. I'm moving to the chest strap model so it will track my rate without my having to mess with pressing buttons while exercising.

dad106

I would like help with this one also. But I have lets say a different situation. I have had a Dbl. MX so I'm not sure about a chest strap, Just seems like to many things to put on and off it that area. If Ya know what i mean!!! So does anyone recommend the wrist ones???? If so which one would be the best. Sorry if this was a little to personal. But it is what it is.

If you want an accurate calorie estimation, the wrist only ones will not work. It is best to get on that has both a chest strap and a watch.. honestly, if you ever wore a bra, the chest strap won't be that big of a deal.

To OP: Polar really is the best brand around. The FT4 is a wonderful HRM, and you won't go wrong by purchasing it. Other brands like Timex tend to give inflated calorie burns, so I'd stay away from them.

ThatGirl_1968

Thanks everyone - I think I'm going to go for the Polar FT4 )