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Heart Rate Monitor

Rolynthunder
Rolynthunder Posts: 30 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hey All,
I'm seriously considering purchasing a heart rate monitor and I have noticed that a lot of people on MFP use them. Can anyone suggest one that I should look into getting?

Thanks,
Carolyn

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  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    I have the polar FT4. Got it for $60 off Amazon.
  • filmfanatic29
    filmfanatic29 Posts: 54
    I have the polar FT4. Got it for $60 off Amazon.

    Same. I absolutely love it so far!!
  • kayleeblue
    kayleeblue Posts: 273
    I have the polar FT4. Got it for $60 off Amazon.
    Ditto..I love mine!!
  • AggieLu
    AggieLu Posts: 873 Member
    Polar FT60. I LOVE MINE. It's a bit more fancy and has a lot of neat functions. I hear that the Polar FT7 is also really nice.

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  • Wuggums
    Wuggums Posts: 339 Member
    I'm also a Polar FT4 fan! Another reason to love it...it's water resistant and I can use it while swimming!
  • Nic620
    Nic620 Posts: 553 Member
    Polar FT4. Love love love it!
  • poisongirl6485
    poisongirl6485 Posts: 1,487 Member
    Loving this thread, I am going to purchase a HRM as well. FT4 seems quite popular. I don't need anything super fancy...just something that will accurately track my calories burned during a workout.
  • frugalmomsrock
    frugalmomsrock Posts: 1,123
    http://mioglobal.com/energy-pro I have that, and I love it so far! I got it for 35 bucks brand smacking new, so what's not to love, right?
  • poisongirl6485
    poisongirl6485 Posts: 1,487 Member
    http://mioglobal.com/energy-pro I have that, and I love it so far! I got it for 35 bucks brand smacking new, so what's not to love, right?

    Uh, the price on that link says $120.
  • frugalmomsrock
    frugalmomsrock Posts: 1,123
    Yeah. I know. That's what makes the deal I got so great. :-D It was 29.99 plus 5.00 shipping on sellout.woot.com, and I bought one.
  • poisongirl6485
    poisongirl6485 Posts: 1,487 Member
    Yeah. I know. That's what makes the deal I got so great. :-D It was 29.99 plus 5.00 shipping on sellout.woot.com, and I bought one.

    Oh sweet deal!!!
  • Rompa_87
    Rompa_87 Posts: 291 Member
    I recommend the Timex Ironman Triathlon HRM

    A bit pricier than some others but very reliable and has served me well so far for my IM training
  • Rolynthunder
    Rolynthunder Posts: 30 Member
    wow, thanks everyone! I'm definitely going to check out all of the ones mentioned!
  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
    I recommend the Timex Ironman Triathlon HRM

    A bit pricier than some others but very reliable and has served me well so far for my IM training

    No TImex unless you are a male.. SImply because TImex does not allow you to enter gender when setting up the HRM, and will assume you are a male and thus give you the calorie burn of male.. and thats not what you want!

    Get a Polar.. Either the FT4 or FT7. I have the FT7 and have had zero problems with it.. it's a fantastic HRM!
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