Budget HRM (uk!)

2013queen

Hey
I want to get a HRM that counts calories burned - I go to a lot of classes, such as cxworx, body combat, pump and balance which claim to burn 290, 737, 590 and 290 (ish) respectively. If this is true than wahey! But I have no way of knowing. I underestimate the cals, I think I do 200, 500, 250 and 200 or something when I log them, but I dont want to be selling myself short - or long if Im totally wrong!!!
The weight is coming off and I am toning up but Ive been stuck at stalemate for a couple of weeks, that said Ive lost 8 pounds in 4 weeks, it just came off in the first 2.
Im looking to shift another 25 pounds, which I know isnt a huge amount but I want to know my figures.

Anyway, calories being the big thing I want to be informed of - which HRM is good? I really dont want to spend a fortune, but I will if its worth it I suppose!!!

rfsatar

I have a Polar FT7 which does the trick in terms of calorie burn, and I pretty much use it every day except my total rest day.
The FT4 is a little cheaper, and does the same thing.

phillipspage

I've got this TargetFitness one with watch and chest strap. Does the job perfectly fine for me--different modes, laps, current/average heart rate, beeps to keep your heart rate in the "zone," all that jazz. It was about £30 from Argos. To be fair, though, entering the personal info was a bit of a hassle. I was a bit nervous about it being cheaper than most decent ones, but I haven't had a single problem!

langurmonkey

Any of the Polar ones have a good rep.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Polar-F6-Heart-Rate-Monitor/dp/B000XUDBJO

loubylou3

http://www.lloydspharmacy.com/en/lloydspharmacy-watch-and-heart-rate-monitor-35281

this is the one i have and i like it, although i havent had another one so dont have anything to compare it to. hope this helps

JasonsSoulMate

ebay has the Polar FT4 for about 70 Au dollars on ebay from the UK. Might be worth a look. This one you can wear swimming as well, I know you like to swim. I ordered one last week and it arrived today in the post (through an Au supplier). It had good recommendations from friends who use it.

2013queen

thanks.... those of you who didnt mention calorie burn - do they do that?!?!

GymAnJuice

asda do a calorie burn/heart rate monitor for £19.99

phonypony

I have a polar one and it tells you cals burned based on your HR and weight age etc. I have heard Polar is a very reliable and good quality brand so I recommend them.

IronSmasher

thanks.... those of you who didnt mention calorie burn - do they do that?!?!

Some do, some don't. If you want that feature (which by your post you do) make sure it has that feature.

Okapi42

Try Decathlon.