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heart rate monitors

edonald774
edonald774 Posts: 92 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I'm hoping some of you experts can help me and recommend a heart rate monitor which will show my calories when I work out.

The one I bought does this as an estimate based on age etc, but I'm hoping to get one which actually works using my heart rate.
Any recommendations?

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  • ObviousIndigo
    ObviousIndigo Posts: 382 Member
    I just bought the Polar FT7 and I LLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOVVVVVVVVVEEEEEEEE IT!!!
  • purplepollypops
    purplepollypops Posts: 323 Member
    If you're in the UK then I recommend Lloyds Pharmacy's own make. Only £20 and you get a chest strap and watch.
  • killagb
    killagb Posts: 3,280 Member
    I'm using the Polar Ft7 as well, it's great. Whatever you get you definitely want one with a chest strap or else it's just not worth wasting your time on.
  • woo1324
    woo1324 Posts: 168 Member
    Yep i agree , i have a polar watch and love it really accurate heart rate readings and really easy to use you should go and have a look at their website to see their watches and which one you think would suit you :)
  • amny
    amny Posts: 30
    I have Polar as well. But i've got FT60 i think! But it'g great! Measures calories and pulse pretty accurate i would think :D
  • atag2011
    atag2011 Posts: 45 Member
    Definitely get the Polar FT7! It is great!
  • lpeacock06
    lpeacock06 Posts: 212 Member
    I have the polar ft4!! It's great! Ordered from amazon
  • rosied915
    rosied915 Posts: 799 Member
    Just got a Polar FT7 and LOVE it!

    Got it off Amazon for around $75~ well worth it!
  • edonald774
    edonald774 Posts: 92 Member
    Thanks guys.
    I got the ft7.
    :0)
  • debcarv
    debcarv Posts: 256 Member
    :smile:
    Definitely get the Polar FT7! It is great!

    Can this FT7 be used for walkers, total gym use, and just all around exercise or is runners only? Thanks in advance..
  • killagb
    killagb Posts: 3,280 Member
    :smile:
    Definitely get the Polar FT7! It is great!

    Can this FT7 be used for walkers, total gym use, and just all around exercise or is runners only? Thanks in advance..

    Yes, it can be used for all of that. Not runners only.
  • debcarv
    debcarv Posts: 256 Member
    Thanks for the reply, appreciate the help!
  • edonald774
    edonald774 Posts: 92 Member
    Just thought I'd let you guys know that your advice was diamond.

    Loving the FT7!
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