best women's heart rate monitor with chest strap?

sweetazcandi524

I know this question has probably been answer only a million times.... but I'm one of the few that just doesn't know! I know I need a heart rate monitor, and that one that comes with a chest strap is more accurate. So, my question is what is the best, and most AFFORDABLE heart rate monitor to purchase??
THank you everyone in advance for your input and advice on this subject!!

Good luck to everyone on your health and fitness journeys!

Summersadiva

I'm a huge fan of my Polar FT7. I was able to get additional chest straps on Amazon for like $14. Since then, I've purchase 3 for loved ones.

lyndall5311

Ive got a Polar FT4 - I love it, its definitely been a worthwhile investment - i think mine cost around $40 off Amazon

Dudagarcia

I'm a huge fan of my Polar FT7. I was able to get additional chest straps on Amazon for like $14. Since then, I've purchase 3 for loved ones.

I too have ft7 love it!

Ready2Rock206

Ive got a Polar FT4 - I love it, its definitely been a worthwhile investment - i think mine cost around $40 off Amazon

Ditto.

sweetazcandi524

Thanks!! :-)

CassieReannan

I have an FT4, its perfect

Poorgirls_Diet

I'm a huge fan of my Polar FT7. I was able to get additional chest straps on Amazon for like $14. Since then, I've purchase 3 for loved ones.

I just bought one of these from recommendations from this site and its fantastic, I have had the Polar FT4 as well and to be honest they both do exactly what they are supposed to!

Doodlewhopper

Here ya go. Read the comments.

http://www.runningwarehouse.com/catpage-hrmonitors.html

I have bought a lot of gear from Running Warehouse. They have an excellent no hassle return policy. You can even return shoes after running in them.

AnvilHead

FT7 here as well. No complaints. I also have a Bowflex brand HRM that I picked up for somewhere around $30 at Big 5 Sporting Goods a while back, and it did a fine job also. The entire front of the chest strap is plastic so not quite as comfortable as the Polar, but not bad. I actually like the display on the Bowflex better, as I can see both time and heart rate on the same screen without having to toggle back and forth between them like the Polar. Accuracy between them seems about the same - the Bowflex always read my heart rate correctly and the calorie burns displayed were in line with what the Polar says. It doesn't log multiple workouts like the Polar does (I log my workouts online anyways), but for a simple HRM it filled the purpose perfectly. Truth be told, I only upgraded to the Polar because I can't resist shiny new "toys". :bigsmile:

blaquebutterfly75

Polar FT4 or FT7! :glasses:

pixiestick

I've had the Polar FT4 and FT7: both are great!

Go to the polar website and they have a buyers guide (to make sure that you get the right one). I recommend not going with anything too fancy (as it will also be more complicated and expensive) unless you actually plan to be a tri-sport athlete.

Also, make sure that you get a coded chest strap; some of the lowest end models do not have coded chest straps and you will wind up getting readings from anyone else wearing a monitor (or using a cardio machine that monitors heart rate).

Yeah Polar! :flowerforyou:

DebbieLyn63

Hubby has used the Polar FT7 for a year and a half and swears by it. So much so I bought a FT4 a few weeks ago and absolutely love it too! World of difference in my workouts! Got ours on Ebay for around $50.

chuckles9189

I have a polar FT60. Love it!

MisFitMom219

POLAR FT40!!!!

I think I answer to every hrm post lol....I just love it so much!

Tina2Cats

Here ya go. Read the comments.

http://www.runningwarehouse.com/catpage-hrmonitors.html

I have bought a lot of gear from Running Warehouse. They have an excellent no hassle return policy. You can even return shoes after running in them.

I bookmarked this page as they have some hrm's I am interested in. Thanks! Most are so darned expensive.

Morgenlstar

I have the Polar FT4.. also got it off of amazon and have not questioned the purchase for a second!

clarkeje1

Polar FT4!

half_moon

I LOVE my HRM. It's a Polar FT4. Pink. Lovvvve iiiit. Not one single problem with it.

Buettner22

I have a polar FT60. Love it!

Totally my favorite HRM! The strap is my favorite part cause its super comfy! I have a heart condition so sometimes i have to wear it all day to keep an eye on my HR so it works great even just normal wear!

jaz050465

Those of you who have the FT40 and FT60, I presume it's because it's because of the extra programmes. What do you think of them. Is it worth paying the extra than the FT4?

Tina2Cats

I got a good deal on amazon for mine only 59.15, but I see it went up since I bought mine yesterday.
http://www.amazon.com/Polar-Heart-Rate-Monitor-Watch/dp/B003AJGN5Y

Do a google search and type in cheap Polar FT4 HRM and you can find some that range from $59 in the low to mid $60's

OddChoices

I have an FT1. Basic functionality but I love it.

wolfchild59

I have the Polar FT4 but actually found the watch that came with the "men's" set to be much more comfortable. (and the silver is nicer looking than the weird coppery color of the "women's".

I put the genders in quotes since I got the exact same chest band with both and the watches both had the same length wrist strap on them. So the only difference I could see between the men's and women's is the color and that the sides of the watch on the men's were a little smoother/more rounded so it was more comfortable on my wrist.

sweetazcandi524

Thanks everyone for all the advice!! You guys are great!

cwaters120

Ive got a Polar FT4 - I love it, its definitely been a worthwhile investment - i think mine cost around $40 off Amazon

love mine

jen_zz

I have the Polar FT4 works quite well!