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What's a good HRM?

47Jacqueline
47Jacqueline Posts: 6,993 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I just ordered a Fitbit, which will arrive on Monday, but I would also like to get an HRM to track my Zumba calories. I've looked at a couple online, but don't know which one to choose or how much to spend. Any suggestions or reviews?

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  • cndslee
    cndslee Posts: 256 Member
    i have a Polar FT 7 and LOVE it.. lots of folks have a Polar FT 4 also on here.... there are others that do more... just depends on what you want it to do....
  • 47Jacqueline
    47Jacqueline Posts: 6,993 Member
    i have a Polar FT 7 and LOVE it.. lots of folks have a Polar FT 4 also on here.... there are others that do more... just depends on what you want it to do....

    Basically I want to count calories in my Zumba classes. I also do Hip Hop Dance.
  • CyberEd312
    CyberEd312 Posts: 3,536 Member
    Can't go wrong with Polar!! I use an FT60 myself...
  • skierxjes
    skierxjes Posts: 926 Member
    i have a Polar FT 7 and LOVE it.. lots of folks have a Polar FT 4 also on here.... there are others that do more... just depends on what you want it to do....

    Basically I want to count calories in my Zumba classes. I also do Hip Hop Dance.

    JUST for calories? I love my Polar FT4 for just that.
  • butterflylover527
    butterflylover527 Posts: 940 Member
    I love my Polat FT4. It's cheaper than some others b/c it's more simple. It tracks calories lost so it's perfect for me.
  • fallonrhea
    fallonrhea Posts: 388 Member
    I absolutely LOVE my Polar FT4...for just wanting to calculate your calories - it's exactly what you need.

    I got mine from heartratemonitorsusa.com and it was the cheapest I've seen on there :)
  • camelothosting
    camelothosting Posts: 60 Member
    would be overkill for what your doing, but I like my Timex Iron man GPS/HRM
  • Thena81
    Thena81 Posts: 1,265 Member
    i have a polar ft4, best darn piece of machinery i ever owned lol
  • Linda_Darlene
    Linda_Darlene Posts: 453 Member
    Mio is a good one and reasonably priced. Wristwatch model with NO chest strap. It has all sorts of features too. Some that I haven't even set up yet! But it is very black.
  • amanda_ataraxia
    amanda_ataraxia Posts: 400 Member
    I absolutely LOVE my Polar FT4...for just wanting to calculate your calories - it's exactly what you need.

    I got mine from heartratemonitorsusa.com and it was the cheapest I've seen on there :)
    THANK YOU FOR THIS!
    I have been eyeing them on Amazon and I intended to buy one next week. Definitely buying from that site instead.
  • OSC_ESD
    OSC_ESD Posts: 752 Member
    ~ For the love of my ... Polar FT4 ! It truly is simple, but incredible ! Perfect for basic tracking of min / HR / Calories burned.

    Search local deals and compare to Amazon with free shipping ! You can usually land one for about 70 bucks ... The Polar FT7 is a little more advanced ... linking workouts to the website and giving more info ... cost around 120 bucks ...

    Just depends on your desire / needs ...

    :flowerforyou:
  • mellenorris
    mellenorris Posts: 99 Member
    Polar FT4, hands down. I ADORE mine, and I think it offers the most bang for your buck. The features of the nicer Polar models would be nice, but I don't find that I wish for them after having researched them all and purchased the FT4.

    Found it online at bodytronics.com - got free shipping, and I found a coupon code on RetailMeNot for 5% off. I paid $58.79! Total steal.
  • 47Jacqueline
    47Jacqueline Posts: 6,993 Member
    Thanks everyone. Looks like the Polar ft4 is the winner. I just ordered it from Heart Rate Monitors USA. Free shipping! Whee!!!
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