Best Heart Rate Monitor (Part 2)

genuinelyfrans
genuinelyfrans Posts: 584
in Fitness and Exercise
Hey everyone! About a month ago I asked what brand of heart monitor to buy (with only a $30 budget). I bought a Pyle HRM but it did not work properly. Thus, I have come back to ask again what is the best heart rate monitor to buy that will accurately display how many calories I burn in a workout. Also, this time my budget has increased to about $60. Any suggestions?

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  • nutritionwhiz
    nutritionwhiz Posts: 221
    I'm interested to know about this as well..the ones I looked at were almost $200!
  • docsharon
    docsharon Posts: 55 Member
    Polar makes a high quality heart monitor. You can purchase a basic one for around $50-60. The price increases the more bells and whistles it has. :flowerforyou:
  • genuinelyfrans
    genuinelyfrans Posts: 584
    Are there any links for the basic Polar one? For instance, is it on Amazon.com?
  • genuinelyfrans
    genuinelyfrans Posts: 584
    Actually, I just found this on Amazon.com, is this one any good?

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001U0OFD2/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=
  • genuinelyfrans
    genuinelyfrans Posts: 584
    Bump.
  • CMmrsfloyd
    CMmrsfloyd Posts: 2,380 Member
    Actually, I just found this on Amazon.com, is this one any good?

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001U0OFD2/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=

    LOVE my Polar FT4. Quality product. And that is about the price you are going to find anywhere for it.
  • krazyforyou
    krazyforyou Posts: 1,428 Member
    I bought a Mio at Academy. Very pleased with it, and it was under 50.00. Try it out.
  • genuinelyfrans
    genuinelyfrans Posts: 584
    Actually, I just found this on Amazon.com, is this one any good?

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001U0OFD2/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=

    LOVE my Polar FT4. Quality product. And that is about the price you are going to find anywhere for it.

    I have heard good things about the Polar HRMs and it is in my price range, maybe I will get it.
  • tenunderfour
    tenunderfour Posts: 429 Member
    I have a Polar FT7 hrm. I like it. Cost me about $68 on Amazon. Worth it.
  • musicphreak
    musicphreak Posts: 3 Member
    I have a Polar s300x. The heart rate monitor portion is awesome. As for the gps, don't waste your money. If you're only looking for HRM I'd recommend this but if you want gps as well, Garmin might be a better bet.
  • mmk137
    mmk137 Posts: 833 Member
    I have a Polar s300x. The heart rate monitor portion is awesome. As for the gps, don't waste your money. If you're only looking for HRM I'd recommend this but if you want gps as well, Garmin might be a better bet.

    yep, i just sold my ft4, and have now invested in a garmin 405cx

    tbh you should think long term of what you want out of your hrm. I would consider investing in the ft7, or higher as it has virtual trainers.
  • 1toInfinity
    1toInfinity Posts: 68 Member
    I have a polar ft7 but i overpaid without knowing. I bought it at the px and paid $100, but i now know you can get it cheaper on amazon. I love my hrm. It has helped me so much.
  • cmhollis1
    cmhollis1 Posts: 35 Member
    I just ordered the Wahoo Fitness Blue HR for my iPhone 4S. Integrates HeartRate seamlessly with MapMyRide+, will post thoughts once it shows up if anyone is interested.

    It is $80.

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