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recommendations for a good heart rate monitor

stephanie8625
stephanie8625 Posts: 119 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
HI everyone - just wondering for those of you that have one, any recommendations for a good, not too expensive heart rate monitor? I have been looking, but there are so many out there, not sure which one to get. I know that I want one that I can wear on my wrist like a watch, and that counts calories burned, so if anyone has any suggestions, please let me know !! Thanks.

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  • Topsking2010
    Topsking2010 Posts: 2,244 Member
    I would help you but you're an Eagles fan!


    Go Redskins!
  • nacs246
    nacs246 Posts: 93 Member
    I picked up mine in Chicago in 2007 at $29.99 and I still have it and love it.
    It is not a very popular brand but I must say I have had no trouble with it since I purchased it. I have also only had to change my battery maybe 4 times over the years!!! The chest strap is easy to change the battery but the wrist watch has to be done by a watch guy:). Sorry I sound a bit strange but the HRM I am talking about is an Impulse 12 (Wrist watch with a chest strap) I even use it when I go swimming:) :)
  • Angel1066
    Angel1066 Posts: 816 Member
    Hi I've got a Polar FT7 and I really like it.
  • Maryjaneshoes
    Maryjaneshoes Posts: 169 Member
    I'm not sure what you're using it for, I have a forerunner 305 for my running. My friend works out mainly at a gym, think hers is called Polar HRM?
  • stephanie8625
    stephanie8625 Posts: 119 Member
    I would help you but you're an Eagles fan!


    Go Redskins!

    Not nice....we are all here to help each other !!
  • stephanie8625
    stephanie8625 Posts: 119 Member
    I'm not sure what you're using it for, I have a forerunner 305 for my running. My friend works out mainly at a gym, think hers is called Polar HRM?

    I want to use if for swimming laps to accurately count my calories burned and also just to wear when I am at the gym to see how accurate the machines at the gym are !!
  • poisongirl6485
    poisongirl6485 Posts: 1,487 Member
    The most popular ones from here seem to be either the FT4 or the FT7, by Polar. Both track calories burned, FT7 has a few extra features. Not sure if they are water resistant to track while swimming though.
  • Little_Ms_
    Little_Ms_ Posts: 69
    Yep I have the Polar FT7 and it's great! It also mounts onto my bike! I'd make sure you get one that is water resistant. I'd also look online for a good deal as they are cheaper than buying from a shop directly.

    I found the one I liked, I tried it on in the store, then came home and bought it $100 cheaper online and got it within the week.
  • 0PhAtDaDdY
    0PhAtDaDdY Posts: 569 Member
    Polar FT7 $109.00 Academy comes with chest strap...
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