cheap hrm with strap in store

jquintinjr

hey guys i want to get an hrm and i was wondering if you knew of any stores that carry them and how much they go for. and im looking for one with a chest strap so i can have a constant read and more accuracy. no online please cuz i dont want to pay for shipping lol.

BassBoneBabe

Try Walmart or Target.

T_R_A_V

so funny...i went to walmart today at lunch to see...they have some off brand ones from 30-50 dollars, but i went to academy sports and they have the polar rs100 for 89....seems to be nicer and thats what im going with

jquintinjr

ya the walmart ones are one touch. you have to touch your finger to the metal part for it to read and there not very accurate. i was thinkin sports authority, maybe one for like 60 with a strap

kingking

so funny...i went to walmart today at lunch to see...they have some off brand ones from 30-50 dollars, but i went to academy sports and they have the polar rs100 for 89....seems to be nicer and thats what im going with

Unless you're a runner, I'd back off the rsXXX...I bought an rs300 and the UI is annoying. It takes several screens of clicking around to get my calorie count (which is what I care about). These HRMs are set up for runners and want to give you instant access to lap times and total distance covered (if you hook them to a GPS) and stuff like that...calorie count is a distant third priority. (They'll still give you the calorie counts, they just make it harder to get.)

So I bought a second unit (yes, I'm a gadget freak)...A Polar FT7 and the UI is much nicer for just watching my heart rate and calorie counts.

kelli_panzera

I bought a sportline sx at walmart 3 days ago for $47.77. The a friend bought me a polar today. I lost my receipt :mad: ....want a Sportline? I used it once (along with my old hrm...it was surprisingly accurate!) Sorry, this Sportline SX comes with a chest strap.

cmriverside

Love my Polar 6, best piece of weight loss/ exercise equipment I ever bought. If you will be using it outdoors, make sure it is waterproof or repellent, and if you are using it at a gym, make sure they have the feature (can't remember what it is called) that blocks interference from other peoples' HRMs. Mine does both, I use it in the pool, I've used it 3-5 times a week for almost two years and still haven't replaced the battery. (With Polar, be aware, you can't change your own battery, have to send it to them).

I wouldn't trade it for the world. Easy to use, and has large easy to read screen.

Go to Amazon.com and research the different ones and read peoples' reviews - it'll help you know what you need to look for.

bighurt

I went to Walmart last week and bought a sportline with strap for about 45 dollars. It seems to work great whether I'm running or lifting weights.