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Buying a Heart Rate Monitor

jlchow
jlchow Posts: 40
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
So I read on another thread that a way to keep track of calories burned during weights is to use a HR monitor. I figure this'll give me a better measurement for cardio as well.

So, I'm going to buy one tonight, do you have any recommendations?

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  • skierxjes
    skierxjes Posts: 926 Member
    I have the Polar FT4. Best investment ever. Don't waste your money on one that doesn't have a chest strap, they are horribly inaccurate. :)
  • MadeOfMagic
    MadeOfMagic Posts: 525 Member
    Polar FT60, it's amazing, I love it more than anything, it measures your VO2max which is crucial to knowing acurate calories burned, other HRM usually don't have that option!
  • chyloet
    chyloet Posts: 196 Member
    I have a Polar T6 (I think that's the model) and I have been very happy with it. Any model with a chest strap and that you input your personal info into would be fine though, I would think.
  • jlchow
    jlchow Posts: 40
    Polar it is! Thanks guys!
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    Polar seems to be the most popular brand! I looked at those but ended up with a New Balance N4 - also has the chest strap & I've been very happy with it. Got it new on eBay for $26 - much lower than retail, just have to be patient on the auctions.
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