POLAR FT4

Front_Runner

I want one of these so bad but they are so expensive. May I ask where you got yours and how much was it?

I got mine at an REI Used Gear Sale. If you live near an REI - see when the next one is. They have them quarterly or so. I paid literally $8.37 for it. It was a bit of a gamble - since it was returned used... but for $8 I took a chance. Works perfectly! There were probably 5+ HRM at the sale. This one just looked to be in good condition, and when I played with it in the store - it appeared to work. Good luck!

gudiiya

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SandyMilton

For those looking to buy one, try Bodytronics.com and try discount code "POPO" that will get you an additional 5% off. My Polar FT4 cost $58 plus tax.

I did this after I saw the post They contacted me to let me know the pink I wanted wouldn't be in stock until Tuesday (tomorrow) and asked if I wanted to wait for the restock or choose another color - I decided to wait for the restock because I really wanted the funky color

vguynes

Mine always come out way lower than MFP's, so depressing sometimes. Oh well.

For those looking to buy one, try Bodytronics.com and try discount code "POPO" that will get you an additional 5% off. My Polar FT4 cost $58 plus tax.

I also purchased my FT4 from Bodytronics.com using the "POPO" code. I love the FT4. I makes me work just a little harder to make sure I'm in the correct "zone"!

Hollybot

I want one of these so bad but they are so expensive. May I ask where you got yours and how much was it?

I bought mine from bodytronics.com and it was 60 with free shipping. cheapest place I found it

firstnamekaren

I loooooove my FT4. I am kind of obssessed with wearing it for every active thing I do. For me, MFP calories and calories shown on cardio machines tend to be higher - I trust my HRM. Just remember to continuously update your weight!

Spamee

Bump...Im still deciding which HRM to buy. Thanks for the POPO code

cabaray

I know I'm getting one, I just haven't decided whether to get the FT4 or the FT7. I'm thinking the FT7 may have too many extras making it confusing.

karinaes

OK i i gave in and bought one - love it.

I have a few questions - the watch/strap says i burnt a lot more calories than the MFP calculated settings - am i doing something wonrg??? Does anyonehve a smliar experience?

Also, does anyone know where i should find out where my target heart rate should be???

THANKS IN ADVANCE!!

Why would you question in it? it is actually measuring your heart rate. it is a very accurate way to measure calories burned.

needtolose50lbs

Mine always come out way lower than MFP's, so depressing sometimes. Oh well.

For those looking to buy one, try Bodytronics.com and try discount code "POPO" that will get you an additional 5% off. My Polar FT4 cost $58 plus tax.

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Thanks for the code!

abigailhutch

OMG I love love love mine too! Did you do all the settings on it??? Your height, weight, gender, age....all that good stuff? That really does make a difference in your burn!!!! and heartrate really depends on age too.....My mom & I workout together and both have the FT4 & even in our bootcamp class - her max rate is like 159 when mine gets up to like 192..... I know there are formulas for finding your target heart rate but I'm not sure how to do it....Good luck! Have fun! and Hope you love your FT4 as much as I do!!!! ***Also, I make sure and update my weight in the watch like every 10lbs down...that way it stays accurate with your body!

firstnamekaren

HRM use your HR to gauge level of exertion but the caloric burn has to do with oxygen intake, not HR, the HR is just used to estimate this, and you HR is elevated due to other physiological reasons during strength training. In other words, don't count all the cals burned the HRM tells you for non-cardio activity.

I have been logging my strength training calories with my HRM amounts. If this is too many calories, how many should I be counting?

jodibelle

Mine always come out way lower than MFP's, so depressing sometimes. Oh well.

For those looking to buy one, try Bodytronics.com and try discount code "POPO" that will get you an additional 5% off. My Polar FT4 cost $58 plus tax.

Same thing for me - my FT4 says I am burning lower then MFP or any other online calculator has said. But it just makes me try harder

november03

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mem1086

bumping for the info

mmuzzatti

OK this may have been said but I did not read everybody reply. First you picked the right HRM to buy. Second I have a routine that I workout and what I do is I run to the gym and take the long way so I get about a 2.5 to 6 mile run depending on the day then get my workout in then walk home. So with that said I start the HRM when I begin my run which is right out my front door. I then stop it when I walk back in my front door. I then create a database and say some thing like "Run, elliptical, spin, core weight workout via HRM" Then input my total times and the HRM calorie burn. That is all I use and it works for me. Just find something that works for you and go from there. don't flip flop.

Hope this helps!

StartingAnewDay

Not sure what to do, I got a free Oregon Scientific smart heart se102 HRM. I was going to spend the money on a ft4 but my question is, when i look at "reviews", they say this one is just as accurate as the ft4. i have to enter my age/wt/activity level etc:, I don't want to spend almost 80 bucks after shipping/handling/tax just to say I have a 'popular' brand or pretty color. I guess what im asking is, is there a way to gain an understanding of this, a better accuracy?? maybe I will just go to ****s, buy the ft4, wear BOTH at the same time and see what happens. (Is this possible?)

Mollyalice

I just bought my Polar HRM using the code! Thanks!! I wouldn't have been able to afford it any other way!! Now, I just wait!

chelsea_thatsme

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