Heart Rate Monitor Calories Counter

offthedeependay
offthedeependay Posts: 435 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
looking to buy one but have never owned one and need help to what kind to buy ,any sugestions?

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  • Newf77
    Newf77 Posts: 802 Member
    A very popular question, I personally use a Polar FT7. If you want something that tracks your runs then this is not the right one for you. Main suggestion I would make Chest Strap.
  • nnylee
    nnylee Posts: 811 Member
    I just got the Polar FT4, which has a chest strap and it is AMAZING. I love it!!!
  • lilmisskrys24
    lilmisskrys24 Posts: 53
    I have the same question!
  • heybales
    heybales Posts: 18,842 Member
    looking to buy one but have never owned one and need help to what kind to buy ,any sugestions?

    Before useful suggestions can be given, need to know how you want to use, what purpose?
  • kristi_asco
    kristi_asco Posts: 183
    bumpp
  • rextcat
    rextcat Posts: 1,408 Member
    polar ft60... works for me..
  • babareeba
    babareeba Posts: 74 Member
    I have the other question: I've got Garmin Forerunner 110 with a chest strap and wander is it going to be useful for my work out in the gym? For running is just perfect...
  • ThaRealNicki
    ThaRealNicki Posts: 322 Member
    I love Bowflex! Bowflex HRMs are the only Heart Rate Monitors I go with!
  • offthedeependay
    offthedeependay Posts: 435 Member
    looking to buy one but have never owned one and need help to what kind to buy ,any sugestions?

    Before useful suggestions can be given, need to know how you want to use, what purpose?
    I don't work out in a gym as there isnt one here where I live,I mostly hike/walk do ab exercises at home,I dont jog or run,I mainly want to track calories burned during my hikes/walking,and any exercises I do at home..
  • DanielleRN8
    DanielleRN8 Posts: 409
    I got my pulse sonic with a chest strap for less than $30 on amazon. It works great!
  • k0nfyo0zed
    k0nfyo0zed Posts: 313 Member
    I just got the Polar FT4, which has a chest strap and it is AMAZING. I love it!!!

    this. i have one and found the calories to be fairly close to various online calculators.
  • heybales
    heybales Posts: 18,842 Member
    I don't work out in a gym as there isnt one here where I live,I mostly hike/walk do ab exercises at home,I dont jog or run,I mainly want to track calories burned during my hikes/walking,and any exercises I do at home..

    The cheapest Polar for most accurate chance of calorie estimate.

    If you can find one that someone is getting rid of, because they are upgrading to a more full-featured one, go for it.
  • Cheri_Moves
    Cheri_Moves Posts: 625 Member
    I use the polar FT4 as well and I really like it... But if you are recording distance/ speed you may want something else, I have to use the imapmyrun app on my iphone to record runs which is fine since i'm using it for music anyway.
  • MissNordicLight
    MissNordicLight Posts: 140 Member
    I use my Garmin Forerunner when I hike/walk outside, it has a GPS built-in so I'll get the route mapped out.

    After a workout it transfers all data to my computer automatically and I see everything in Garmin Connect (the online application). I also use the watch during classes in the gym to monitor my heart rate and get the calories spent.

    It has a touch screen and is very easy to use. It's an expensive watch, but I love love love it!
  • motivatedmommie
    motivatedmommie Posts: 17 Member
    would this polar FT4 heart monitor work w/ insanity ?
  • TeamXForce
    TeamXForce Posts: 4
    As far as heart rate monitors go Polar is the best, it's the only HRM that gave an accurate reading and lasted more than a month.
  • TeamXForce
    TeamXForce Posts: 4
    Yes it would be perfect for Insanity.
  • cassavaca
    cassavaca Posts: 89 Member
    I did a lot of research and ended up getting the Polar FT7. i wouldve done the FT4, but on amazon, the FT7 was cheap enough for me to get, so i decided on that. The chest strap is comfortable and it is easy to use.
  • heybales
    heybales Posts: 18,842 Member
    I use my Garmin Forerunner when I hike/walk outside, it has a GPS built-in so I'll get the route mapped out.

    After a workout it transfers all data to my computer automatically and I see everything in Garmin Connect (the online application). I also use the watch during classes in the gym to monitor my heart rate and get the calories spent.

    It has a touch screen and is very easy to use. It's an expensive watch, but I love love love it!

    Is it the Forerunner that does or does not use HR in calorie calculations?

    Test - start a workout and go for a drive. Upload data and see what calorie estimate was?
  • babareeba
    babareeba Posts: 74 Member
    I use my Garmin Forerunner when I hike/walk outside, it has a GPS built-in so I'll get the route mapped out.

    After a workout it transfers all data to my computer automatically and I see everything in Garmin Connect (the online application). I also use the watch during classes in the gym to monitor my heart rate and get the calories spent.

    It has a touch screen and is very easy to use. It's an expensive watch, but I love love love it!

    Is it the Forerunner that does or does not use HR in calorie calculations?

    Test - start a workout and go for a drive. Upload data and see what calorie estimate was?

    I have the same, Garmin Forerunner 110 and it does. I've tested it in everyday lifre and found out that I burn only 70 cal per hour during working (sitting at the computer).
  • MissNordicLight
    MissNordicLight Posts: 140 Member
    I use my Garmin Forerunner when I hike/walk outside, it has a GPS built-in so I'll get the route mapped out.

    After a workout it transfers all data to my computer automatically and I see everything in Garmin Connect (the online application). I also use the watch during classes in the gym to monitor my heart rate and get the calories spent.

    It has a touch screen and is very easy to use. It's an expensive watch, but I love love love it!

    Is it the Forerunner that does or does not use HR in calorie calculations?

    Test - start a workout and go for a drive. Upload data and see what calorie estimate was?


    Yes, it uses HR when calculating, I have the Forerunner 610.
  • MissNordicLight
    MissNordicLight Posts: 140 Member
    I use my Garmin Forerunner when I hike/walk outside, it has a GPS built-in so I'll get the route mapped out.

    After a workout it transfers all data to my computer automatically and I see everything in Garmin Connect (the online application). I also use the watch during classes in the gym to monitor my heart rate and get the calories spent.

    It has a touch screen and is very easy to use. It's an expensive watch, but I love love love it!

    Is it the Forerunner that does or does not use HR in calorie calculations?

    Test - start a workout and go for a drive. Upload data and see what calorie estimate was?

    I have the same, Garmin Forerunner 110 and it does. I've tested it in everyday lifre and found out that I burn only 70 cal per hour during working (sitting at the computer).

    I'm going to the same, ware it for a full day at work just to see what it gives. I also have a desk job.
  • Vyshness8699
    Vyshness8699 Posts: 390 Member
    bUMP!
  • heybales
    heybales Posts: 18,842 Member
    I use my Garmin Forerunner when I hike/walk outside, it has a GPS built-in so I'll get the route mapped out.

    After a workout it transfers all data to my computer automatically and I see everything in Garmin Connect (the online application). I also use the watch during classes in the gym to monitor my heart rate and get the calories spent.

    It has a touch screen and is very easy to use. It's an expensive watch, but I love love love it!

    Is it the Forerunner that does or does not use HR in calorie calculations?

    Test - start a workout and go for a drive. Upload data and see what calorie estimate was?

    I have the same, Garmin Forerunner 110 and it does. I've tested it in everyday lifre and found out that I burn only 70 cal per hour during working (sitting at the computer).

    I'm going to the same, ware it for a full day at work just to see what it gives. I also have a desk job.

    Folks - HRM calorie estimates are based on formula's that ONLY apply during aerobic level activities.
    Below about 90 bpm is useless info as it is totally inaccurate. Same with anaerobic activities.

    Forget wearing them all day, useless info.
  • babareeba
    babareeba Posts: 74 Member
    I use my Garmin Forerunner when I hike/walk outside, it has a GPS built-in so I'll get the route mapped out.

    After a workout it transfers all data to my computer automatically and I see everything in Garmin Connect (the online application). I also use the watch during classes in the gym to monitor my heart rate and get the calories spent.

    It has a touch screen and is very easy to use. It's an expensive watch, but I love love love it!

    Is it the Forerunner that does or does not use HR in calorie calculations?

    Test - start a workout and go for a drive. Upload data and see what calorie estimate was?

    I have the same, Garmin Forerunner 110 and it does. I've tested it in everyday lifre and found out that I burn only 70 cal per hour during working (sitting at the computer).

    I'm going to the same, ware it for a full day at work just to see what it gives. I also have a desk job.

    Folks - HRM calorie estimates are based on formula's that ONLY apply during aerobic level activities.
    Below about 90 bpm is useless info as it is totally inaccurate. Same with anaerobic activities.

    Forget wearing them all day, useless info.

    oh, yes, sure. i did just a test for one hour, to see the difference and to be sure that it is really taking into calculation my bpm when calculating burned calories. and it does, so i'm fine ;-)

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