HRM- get one w/chest strap or not??
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amymt10
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I've seen some HRM with and w/o a chest strap, which is better?? I'm only considering one w/o a chest strap as I think it would annoy me. What's your opinion? I am looking at the Polar HRM's.
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I love my chest strap. I can run and glance up at the monitor on the treadmill to see where I am so it is convenient for me. I thought it would be annoying too, but I don't even know I am wearing it now. I have actually left the gym and gone home before I realize it is still on lol.0
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From what I read before I bought mine, the ones with a chest strap are more accurate. Don't worry about it not being comfortable. When I wear mine it sits right under my bra and I don't notice it.
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All Polars come with a Chest strap.. and don't work unless you are wearing the chest strap.
Honestly, they are no more annoying than wearing a bra.. so if you can do that, then you can handle the chest strap.
If you really don't want a chest strap then don't buy an HRM because they will not be accurate unless they have the chests strap.0 -
the ones without the chest strap aren't accurate.... been there done that, made that mistake!0
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I got the Polar ft4 with chest strap because it is more accurate, I have it on all morn and can't
tell the difference....0 -
I got the Polar ft4 with chest strap because it is more accurate, I have it on all morn and can't
tell the difference....
This ^^^ Don't buy one without the chest strap0 -
with, much more accurate, most of the wrist ones don't take your HR for the full duration, only when you push the button.0
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I have one from Target with the chest strap and I love it.0
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chest strap...usually more accurate, and after a while you don't notice it0
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They say that the ones with the chest straps are more accurate.0
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definitely w/chest strap. A few minutes after I put mine on I don't even notice it.0
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I found last year's model FT-7 at a ****'s Sporting Goods for $60. It has the chest strap, which you will completely forget you are even wearing. Just make sure that the strap is tight enough, or you'll feel it sliding down as you work out. I definitely recommend the FT-7 because it keeps your average hr, max hr, let's you know if you are in cardio hr or fat burn hr at a glance, and calculates calories burned. If you can find the older model (which is no different, except for color), I would definitely grab it up.0
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with, much more accurate, most of the wrist ones don't take your HR for the full duration, only when you push the button.
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This was the main reason I got my Polar FT7 (which only works with the chest strap.) I love my Polar FT7! The chest strap is really no big deal. Like other people have said, once it is on, you don't even notice it. Do not get one without a chest strap; you will regret it.0 -
Go with the chest strap. The material is soft and it sits right below your bra line without issue, and isn't noticeable under clothing unless it's vacuum-tight.0
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Great Question and even better answers. I'm a day away from buying one myself. Didn't even know there were HRM with chest straps. Looks like the FT-7 at ****'s Sporting Goods is the way to go.?.0
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If you are worried about not liking the chest strap (and are female), Polar makes a sports bra that takes the place of the chest strap. We just spotted that on Amazon last night, so all I know is that they exist.0
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You have to get the chest strap if you are looking for an accurate tool. I thought the strap would bother me but it definitely does not. I have the Polar Ft40
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Chest strap. I have the Polar F4 and love it.0
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if you're female you won't even notice the extra strap, it feels just like a bra strap. it's actually less tight than my normal bra. lol0
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Definately go with the ones with chest strap...I bought on recently w/o it & it can't be accurate b/c it can say that I sweat & die for 30 minutes but only burn 28 cals which I know is not right...I am taking mine back & getting one with the strap today...You want it to be accurate so you really know what you are burning & the wrist ones are not accurate alone.
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