Suggestions on Heart Rate Monitors
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cnewlin86
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I've been wanting to get a heart rate monitor to better track my calories burned. My exercise consists mostly of running and at least 3 to 4 runs a week are with me pushing my son in his stroller along our country roads that are very hilly. Other times I'll go to town and run at the track or hit the paved roads/sidewalks. I don't know anything about heart rate monitors but I was wondering if anyone had suggestions on a good one to buy or which ones to avoid. I was also wondering how many people use it during there workouts and did they find a big difference in calories burned versus what MFP credits you for.
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Here is a great blog post by a member here with decades in the fitness industry:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Azdak/view/the-real-facts-about-hrms-and-calories-what-you-need-to-know-before-purchasing-an-hrm-or-using-one-21472
If you do decide to buy one, most people here will recommend a Polar. Go to Amazon.com and read the reviews on different ones. Make sure you buy a monitor with a chest strap. They do give you a good ballpark reading if you stay in an elevated heart rate zone.0 -
Iust recently bought a polar FT4 on amazon.com. They can be pricey, fortunately i had some amazon points stacked up so i ended up paying only half price. I have heard that polar is one of the best. I notice a difference between MFP and it, i end up burning more calories than MFP gives credit for. I can now watch my heart rate t make sure I stay where i need to be. good luck!0
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thank you! I read that blog and it was very informative.0
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