Heart Rate Monitor Recs?

jessa271
jessa271 Posts: 67
in Fitness and Exercise
I'm short on cash, but I'm thinking about getting a heart rate monitor to see how well I'm actually doing on my workouts. Does anyone have any recommendations for a decent one that's not too expensive?

Thanks!

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  • bpn80
    bpn80 Posts: 43
    I use the Polar Fit F40, I think it is. The least expensive one on their website. I really like it-shows you your heartrate and calories burned, and keeps a training log. I've had it for a year and use it daily.
  • GoffGirl1029
    GoffGirl1029 Posts: 93 Member
    I use the Polar Fit F40, I think it is. The least expensive one on their website. I really like it-shows you your heartrate and calories burned, and keeps a training log. I've had it for a year and use it daily.

    ^^^ Yep..I love mine!
  • mfoster1019
    mfoster1019 Posts: 152 Member
    I have the Polar FT7...I think it is like $150 ish from their website. I really like it.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    FWIW, I haven't used my HRM in many months, and these last several months have been some of my greatest in terms of fitness and body composition progress. I'm starting to think simplicity is best and less is more, but I'm sure this will vary from person to person.
  • xxnellie146xx
    xxnellie146xx Posts: 996 Member
    Polar FT4. I bought mine for around $60. Sears had them recently for $40, not sure if they are still on sale
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    If you want to see how well you are doing in your workouts, how about setting a goal, achieving it and then setting it 10% higher and achieving that. So if you can run 3 miles in 38 mins then go for 3 miles in 30 mins. Or 4 miles in 45 mins. Won't cost you a thing but it will get you much better results than a bargain hrm ever could.
  • Jonesie1984
    Jonesie1984 Posts: 612 Member
    <--- Polar FT7. Had it for the last 2 years-ish. Love it.

    -Although like Jedi Taso I don't really use mine much anymore. I think it was great at first but now I feel it makes me much less obsessive. I only use it for interval training now to make sure I'm pushing my max HR for stamina/endurance training not necessarily for cal burns.
  • GoTeamMeaghan
    GoTeamMeaghan Posts: 347 Member
    polar ft4-got it for $60 on amazon...and it's pink :)
  • jessa271
    jessa271 Posts: 67
    polar ft4-got it for $60 on amazon...and it's pink :)

    ah pink? might be sold on that! <3
  • Chrissie_R
    Chrissie_R Posts: 224 Member
    yep pink ft4 here too :-)

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