Heart rate monitor

realtree2

I am thinking about getting a HRM for my Insanity workouts but I don't want to spend over $80. What's the best?

sarahs440

I've heard the Polar FT4 is good. Amazon has them for around $60.

MommyTKD

I got the New Balance N4 for about $40 at Costco.

marathonmom72

I've come to accept the fact that you can't get a HRM that is worth the time, effort, or $ for under $80. This is why I am still waiting for one. However, I think you can get pretty close to your mark with a Polar FT4 and I've heard good things about that one. I'm saving my pennies!

time2bhealthy

I just got the N4 and I can't figure it out. It seems like the chest strap doesn't work. I bought it to save money, but I think I should have got the polar.

I got the New Balance N4 for about $40 at Costco.

Brandysmith1985

I got the Mio brand one from Sport Chalet. Comes with the watch that can take your rate and the heart strap, so very accurate. I paid $79.99 + tax but totally worth it! My Trainer suggested the one with the strap!

MHunte

You get what you pay for, don't get no cheap brand product and be mad 2-3 months down the road because it's acting funny, go with a solid brand like Polar, Just about all the products they have are really good it just depends on what features you want. I would also recomend getting it from a local store vs over the net because if something was to happen to the unit that was not your fault you can walk right in and get a replacment on the spot vs having to ship the unit out and have to wait for a new one.....

HorrorChix89

I got my Polar FT4 from eBay brand new in box with everything original included for only $30 with Free Shipping and the seller shipped it the next day after payment

Used it today with my first Zumba class and I'm in love with. I haven't taken the strap off yet lol

smith4304

Polar is the way to go! The chest strap makes it really accurate but it's so comfy you can't even tell you are wearing it. I have the FT7 and LOVE it! It was $70.

christinerush

Hi, I recently purchased a Polar FT4 and am very happy with it. I bought it at a sports store and it was $129 but much cheaper online. Since buying it, I have realised that I hadnt had my heart rate up fast enough and thats why the weight was so slow to come of. Now I am noticing a big difference as can make sure my heart rate is high.

april1lowe

SO glad I found this thread! I was just eyeing the FT4 on Amazon! It's $70.....thinking that's the one!