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Heart Rate Monitors

KaylaKilgore
KaylaKilgore Posts: 160 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Are the heart rate watches pretty accurate?

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  • KyleGA
    KyleGA Posts: 309 Member
    Per my understanding, the watches with the chest straps are the most accurate.
  • datguy2011
    datguy2011 Posts: 477 Member
    They are... I have one... but the straps to your chest are much better.... I would get one of those... the watch I got is 70$ and it works.. but sometimes it skips a bit...
  • TiDinzeo
    TiDinzeo Posts: 309
    The most accurate ones are the ones that come with a chest strap. I'm not sure about the ones that are just a watch as I've never used one.
  • msmonique0919
    msmonique0919 Posts: 183
    I have a Polar, which came with the chest strap and yes, it is. In fact, it helped me out in a situation where my heart rate had dropped below normal and the medication that I take had to be switched. So, if you can, get a Polar...it's worth it!
  • Tereztaylor07
    Tereztaylor07 Posts: 200
    My polar HRM was only $70 AND it came with a chest strap. They are much easier to use. No having to fumble around while you are working out.
  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
    The watch only ones are not accurate in the slightest... Only the ones with a chest strap give accurate calorie estimations.

    Polar is the best brand.. either Ft4 or Ft7.
  • 33runnergirl
    33runnergirl Posts: 80 Member
    I agree if you are going to get on, invest in a Polar. They also have great customer service. I'm using a Garmin with a chest strap right now and I don't feel it is as accurate as my Polar.
  • KaylaKilgore
    KaylaKilgore Posts: 160 Member
    What about a Timex Personal Trainer T5G971, any experiences with them?
  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
    What about a Timex Personal Trainer T5G971, any experiences with them?

    Absolute CRAP! I had this HRM and the calorie burn is way inflated because you can't set gender on it, so it automatically assumes you are a male and thus gives you the calorie burn of a male.
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