Heart rate monitor

clarinh0
clarinh0 Posts: 28
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi,

I want to buy a heart rate monitor so I can track how many calories I burn more accurately. But there seem to be so many out there.. Which one is best value for money? The exercise I do is strength training and cardio at the gym.

Thanks
Clara

Replies

  • coyoteo
    coyoteo Posts: 532 Member
    http://www.bodytronics.com/p/polar_heart_rate_monitors/POFT4
    This is what I got and LOVE it. Polar ft4 for $62.
  • clarinh0
    clarinh0 Posts: 28
    I am looking at this one http://www.amazon.co.uk/Polar-FT7F-Heart-Rate-Monitor/dp/B001U0OFDM/ref=sr_1_1?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1327440188&sr=1-1

    a Polar FT7.. is this one OK for women ?
  • Kolohe71
    Kolohe71 Posts: 613 Member
    Both the FT4 & FT7 are good for men or women. The only difference between the two, I believe, is that the FT7 stores a longer history and is downloadable to your computer. It's up to you if these extra features justify the added expense.
  • clarinh0
    clarinh0 Posts: 28
    It seems like the difference in price only is £5 on amazon so I thought I could get the FT7 if the difference is so small =)
  • yarmiah
    yarmiah Posts: 325 Member
    I have an FT7 and like it very much. Being able to track your calories burned
    is quite the motivator. I find myself doing jumping jacks to burn those last 15
    calories to get an even 400 calorie burn, etc . . lol

    I shopped on ebay and got it for $85 (retails for $119)
  • clarinh0
    clarinh0 Posts: 28
    I have ordered an FT7F now (the last F stands for female, doesn't it?) and I paid £60.. so excited! lol
  • Loko_Ino
    Loko_Ino Posts: 544 Member
    Problem with Polar is you have to send them in to get batteries replaced for the majority of their models..a deal breaker for me.
    I am waiting for the Nike fuel bracelet to go public..hopefully its as good as the hype
  • clarinh0
    clarinh0 Posts: 28
    Problem with Polar is you have to send them in to get batteries replaced for the majority of their models..a deal breaker for me.
    I am waiting for the Nike fuel bracelet to go public..hopefully its as good as the hype

    really? well i have bought mine now.. i saw they were selling batteries online as well..?
  • jrich1
    jrich1 Posts: 2,408 Member
    I have a Polar FT7 and its great, would recommend it.
  • clarinh0
    clarinh0 Posts: 28
    I have a Polar FT7 and its great, would recommend it.

    that's good to hear :) can't wait to get mine so I can try it out!
  • GinaBinaFaye
    GinaBinaFaye Posts: 35 Member
    This is the one I have and I love it!!!
  • BanjoKd
    BanjoKd Posts: 150
    The batteries in the Polar FT4 are user replacable. (i have one and i love it!)

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