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Heart monitors

pikselinka
pikselinka Posts: 154 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Can someone please recommend me cheap and reliable heart monitor? I have been looking for one, but am not sure which one to pick. I just want to be able to approximately calculate how much calories I have burned during different exercises.

Thanks

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  • countrygirl812
    countrygirl812 Posts: 116
    I would like to know, too. I looked at Wal-Mart's website yesterday, and they can get mighty expensive.
  • RAFValentina
    RAFValentina Posts: 1,231 Member
    Cheap=not accurate. Also HRM are never 100% accurate. To get as close to accurate, have one that takes into account your height, weight, gender, VO2max and as many other variables as possible. I recommend some of the polar ones that incorporate fit tests and also that use a chest strap.

    You need to keep the biometrics regularly updated too in order to provide you with as close to reliable / accurate info as possible.

    I just got the polar rs300x. Decent, not too pricey and lots of features.

    I wouldn't buy one that costs less than £40 in all honesty.
  • htimpaired
    htimpaired Posts: 1,404 Member
    I also would love recommendations. I have been bouncing btw a Polar FT4 and 7, trying to figure out the difference btw the two. I know to look for one that uses a chest strap to make it more accurate. Would love to see other people's recommendations!
  • Heidi1987
    Heidi1987 Posts: 191 Member
    I have the Polar FT4, i love it. tell you cals burnt too which is what i really wanted it for. works well
  • Ashleysh22
    Ashleysh22 Posts: 204 Member
    I have spent a loooong time reading reviews for these things. The polar ft4 and ft7 seem to get the best reviews. The women's version of the ft4 is 66 on amazon.
  • pikselinka
    pikselinka Posts: 154 Member
    What are the differences between FT4 and 7? Is 7 more accurate?
  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
    What are the differences between FT4 and 7? Is 7 more accurate?

    There is very minimal difference between the FT4 and FT7.

    Only differences are color, FT7 holds more workouts, FT7 allows you to upload to the polar website.

    I have an FT7 and I enjoy it a lot... so much that I just bought an FT60. Excited to see what the fitness test can do for calorie accuracy.
  • iKapuniai
    iKapuniai Posts: 594 Member
    In my opinion, if you're going to spend money on a heart rate monitor, you may as well spend a little more for a GOOD one. If you go onto Amazon.com, you can find a bunch of HRM's there. Personally, I'm leaning towards the Polar ft4 or ft7, I hear those are really good, but around $80 - $100. Normally, I'd hate to spend that much money on something so small, but it might be a good investment in the long run. :)

    Love and Alohas,
    Ihilani Kapuniai
  • jjblurayracks
    jjblurayracks Posts: 45
    I have the polar ft7 and i think its fantastic! the website sync is also really awesome and contains alot of useful info

    Also remember the ft7 comes with the chest strap and the pc sync pad
  • MzFury
    MzFury Posts: 283 Member
    My Timex unisex one, which I just got for less that $45 in a less popular color on Amazon, was well-reviewed on Amazon and seems to be working great for me. Most of my buddies on here have Polars, but Timex is certainly a good brand and could be a good option for you.
  • calliope_music
    calliope_music Posts: 1,242 Member
    i have a Polar FT7. i love it! i think i bought mine for $109 from a place called heartratemonitorsusa.com.
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