Heart rate monitor

tupperwaremum
tupperwaremum Posts: 7
edited October 3 in Fitness and Exercise
Does anyone use the wrist heart rate monitor to keep an accurate calorie burn count? Just curious about what brands are good and if it is worth the investment.
Thanks!

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  • TubbsMcGee
    TubbsMcGee Posts: 1,058 Member
    The watches that don't come with a chest strap aren't as accurate.
    You also get what you pay for, so don't cheap out if you're serious about using a HRM
  • AnninStPaul
    AnninStPaul Posts: 1,372 Member
    they are worthwhile, definitely get one with the chest strap. both the calorie count and heart rate are much much more accurate on my Polar FT4 than they are on any cardio equipment alone. many gym machines will also read the signal from the chest strap and display your true heart rate.
  • Soccer_Chick
    Soccer_Chick Posts: 204 Member
    I would suggest NOT buying the wrist type monitor. Get one with the chest strap. I highly recommend Polar.
  • Fitwam
    Fitwam Posts: 275 Member
    I have a Polar FT60 and LOVE LOVE LOVE it! Highly recommend the ones with a chest strap also!
  • smpreston
    smpreston Posts: 262 Member
    I have a Polar FT7 and wouldn't buy anything less. It also comes in Men's and Women's styles. The strap is very comfortable and washable. The watch keeps an accurate calorie count too. I consider it an essential piece of equipment.
  • tupperwaremum
    tupperwaremum Posts: 7
    Thanks everyone for the input!
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