Anyone have a Polar Heart Rate Monitor?

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  • sevsmom
    sevsmom Posts: 1,172 Member
    Polar FT60G1. Love it for keeping my pace on track while out on a run, and for giving me better calorie burn calulations when I'm doing indoor cross training. Looking at possibly upgrading to a unit with the GPS built in to the watch, not a separate item like I have. But, it works and I really like it.
  • NWCountryGal
    NWCountryGal Posts: 1,992 Member
    I have an Ft4 and accidentally jumped into the river yesterday with it on. Polar told no lie, it's doing just fine. It does say if in the water, don't press any of the buttons though. I would not go swimming with mine on purpose. It only claims water resistant:)

    I love mine:)
  • Tropicalgirl3
    Tropicalgirl3 Posts: 37 Member
    I just bought the FT4 and Bodytronics. com had the best price and free shipping!! They were also offering 10% off the already low price. Check it out!!
  • MoveTheMountain
    MoveTheMountain Posts: 764
    FT60, and I love it. Got it on ebay for pretty cheap, too.
  • dkoroschetz
    dkoroschetz Posts: 67 Member
    Thank you everyone for the info! I'm convinced that I NEED to buy one now :)
  • heybales
    heybales Posts: 18,842 Member
    They have good potential for getting them setup correctly for as accurate as possible calorie burn counts too.

    If that is the reason for having it anyway.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/459580-polar-hrm-calorie-burn-estimate-accuracy-study
  • MissFit0101
    MissFit0101 Posts: 2,382
    Yup I have an FT4 and LOVE it!
  • Phoenix844
    Phoenix844 Posts: 5
    I just recently bought the FT7 and It's Brilliant : )
  • irisheyez718
    irisheyez718 Posts: 677 Member
    I have a Polar FT4, and it does everything I need it to do. Love it!
  • dane11235813
    dane11235813 Posts: 682 Member
    I've been wanting to purchase a Polar Heart Rate Monitor...does anyone have one? Are you happy with it?

    i have an FT4 and i use it because i have it, but if i could go back i wouldn't have gotten it. there are other things i'd spend my money on.
  • dane11235813
    dane11235813 Posts: 682 Member
    Thank you everyone for the info! I'm convinced that I NEED to buy one now :)

    trust me you don't NEED one.
  • DaBossLady24
    DaBossLady24 Posts: 556 Member
    Very. I use an FT4.

    ^^ exactly this. I may eventually upgrade to another Polar one for the fitness test and such, but I love mine!
  • formerlynobel
    formerlynobel Posts: 96 Member
    I have an FT60, around $140 on Amazon. It's simple and does the trick! Plus, it motivates me toward a weekly burn target and measures my resting fitness.
  • belladonna786
    belladonna786 Posts: 1,165 Member
    Ft4! Love it! get it its great
  • formerlynobel
    formerlynobel Posts: 96 Member
    Thank you everyone for the info! I'm convinced that I NEED to buy one now :)

    trust me you don't NEED one.

    Well, while you don't "need" one, if you are serious about controlling your weight and not unintentionally eating more or less than what you need, then yes, it's a game-changer. Otherwise, you have to guess, and estimates can be horribly off! Plus, they can indicate whether you aren't pushing enough, or too hard for too long (because that can injure you).
  • reyopo
    reyopo Posts: 210 Member
    I have an Ft4 and accidentally jumped into the river yesterday with it on. Polar told no lie, it's doing just fine. It does say if in the water, don't press any of the buttons though. I would not go swimming with mine on purpose. It only claims water resistant:)

    I love mine:)

    Hmmmm...I really want to use it in an Aqua Aerobics class. Has anyone done this? Should I not?
  • alexis831
    alexis831 Posts: 469 Member
    Okay has anyone seen the ft4 and the ft4f in pink? I am looking at them online and I want to get a pink one but the ft4f which is cheaper looks purple and the ft4 looks more pink but both are listed as the same color??? Anyone know? Message me if you can! I am a pink crazy person and I would pay more just for the pink!

    ft4
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    ft4f
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  • amc119
    amc119 Posts: 71 Member
    I have the FT 4. It's great!

    alexis, I have the pink one, and it looks like your top picture.
  • mommyJto3
    mommyJto3 Posts: 139 Member
    The FT4f in pink is currently on sale on Amazon for $64.

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005M1P85O/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
  • alexis831
    alexis831 Posts: 469 Member
    I have the FT 4. It's great!

    alexis, I have the pink one.

    Does it look "pink" like the first picture or more like the 2nd?
  • alexis831
    alexis831 Posts: 469 Member
    The FT4f in pink is currently on sale on Amazon for $64.

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005M1P85O/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00

    Yah that is the purple looking one :( The "pink" one is here but I am not sure if the picture is just off or whatnot. That is why I was asking for someone who has the ft4 and can verify that the color is actually pink not purple. This says they are both the same color but it doesn't look the same at all. I am being picky I know! :)

    pink one (but it says pink/purple)
    http://www.amazon.com/Polar-Water-Resistant-Heart-Watch/dp/B0084EI2B8/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1343763234&sr=8-16&keywords=polar+heart+rate+ft4

    pink/purple one that you posted....
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005M1P85O/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
  • WickedSpinSistr
    WickedSpinSistr Posts: 139 Member
    FT40 - love it.
  • sotellmedarling
    sotellmedarling Posts: 35 Member
    I've heard there is sometimes a problem with the FT4 compared to the FT7 as far as accuracy. Is this true? I would be the only one in the house using a HRM. But we do have the other standard electronic stuff like multiple televisions, satellite, multiple computers, smart phones, etc. Would it be smarter to invest about 10 dollars more for the FT7?
  • alexis831
    alexis831 Posts: 469 Member
    I have the FT 4. It's great!

    alexis, I have the pink one, and it looks like your top picture.

    Yah! Thank you!!! :)
  • heybales
    heybales Posts: 18,842 Member
    I've heard there is sometimes a problem with the FT4 compared to the FT7 as far as accuracy. Is this true? I would be the only one in the house using a HRM. But we do have the other standard electronic stuff like multiple televisions, satellite, multiple computers, smart phones, etc. Would it be smarter to invest about 10 dollars more for the FT7?

    They use the same air interface/protocol for sending data to the watch. Wouldn't matter.

    Different straps perhaps, one more prone to getting dirty or rather not cleaning well enough. or getting more static electricity built up easier.
    That seems to be the total cloth bands with that potential.
  • jwaitman
    jwaitman Posts: 367 Member
    I have the FT7, it is great.
  • DoOrDoNotThereIsNoTry1
    DoOrDoNotThereIsNoTry1 Posts: 149 Member
    FT7

    Love it. Real easy to use.
  • CherryOnionKiss
    CherryOnionKiss Posts: 376 Member
    Yes. FT6 with chest strap
  • mysterysilk
    mysterysilk Posts: 49
    I, like many ohers in here, have the FT4 and I really do love it. It's so comfortable. I was a little hesitant about the chest strap but you really can't feel it, even when you're doing ab work or something where youre crunching.
  • ElectricMayhem
    ElectricMayhem Posts: 214 Member
    yes, i have the FT7 and love love it!! it's def worth the investment, happy shopping :happy:

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