Heart Rate Monitor w/ Strap *kitten* or whatever

nothing1994
nothing1994 Posts: 1,936 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Ok im so confused about this.


Does your HRM need a strap thingi that goes around ur chest or whatever?

Where would i get a good one? Links please

HELP MEEE :flowerforyou:
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  • Jessamyfrm
    Jessamyfrm Posts: 89
    If you're talking about the Polar range then yeah most probably.

    Mine came with one in the set, if not check out on the main website in the Accessories category or eBay?

    (just make sure its all compatible)
  • paulaann67
    paulaann67 Posts: 145 Member
    I have the EPULSE 2 HRM & love it check it out!
  • nothing1994
    nothing1994 Posts: 1,936 Member
    If you're talking about the Polar range then yeah most probably.

    Mine came with one in the set, if not check out on the main website in the Accessories category or eBay?

    (just make sure its all compatible)


    ive been checking for a week and im so pissed off that im about to break my monitor LOL

    It dosent say if it has a stupid strap or not blah im so lost :'(
  • moepwr
    moepwr Posts: 335 Member
    I think you have to have the strap to get an accurate heart rate. Unless you have something that sits right on your pulse on your wrist. But I would go for the chest strap. Mine arrives tomorrow!
  • Hezzietiger1
    Hezzietiger1 Posts: 1,256 Member
    Yes.. get one with a strap.. otherwise you have to continuously take your own heart rate with your fingers throughout your workout and that's never going to be as accurate. I tried one without once.. just slowed me down and was distracting.

    Mine is a New Balance 4 and I got it at Target for $79. Love it.
  • nothing1994
    nothing1994 Posts: 1,936 Member
    I think you have to have the strap to get an accurate heart rate. Unless you have something that sits right on your pulse on your wrist. But I would go for the chest strap. Mine arrives tomorrow!


    Link for yours? PLEASEEE
  • nothing1994
    nothing1994 Posts: 1,936 Member
    Yes.. get one with a strap.. otherwise you have to continuously take your own heart rate with your fingers throughout your workout and that's never going to be as accurate. I tried one without once.. just slowed me down and was distracting.

    Mine is a New Balance 4 and I got it at Target for $79. Love it.


    Hmmmm... theres only like one target where i live, ima go check it out later today, thank youu
  • sunnie326
    sunnie326 Posts: 721 Member
    I have the Polar ft7. It has the strap and the watch. I got it at Best Buy. Paid $100 which is higher than all of my MFP friends have paid. most of them got theirs for around $85 but I was impatient and didn't want to order online. Went directly to the store to get mine. Love it and would highly recommend it.
  • Jessamyfrm
    Jessamyfrm Posts: 89
    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220874433965?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

    This is where I got mine from, cheaper than the actual website and includes packaging, strap, watch and instructions :)
  • Vic_of_Steel
    Vic_of_Steel Posts: 570 Member
    When I was doing research I found that the most accurate are the ones with straps. I believe all the Polar models come with straps and they are suppose to be some of the best. I know on www.toptenreviews.com three polar models made the top ten Polar RS100 FT4 and FT7.

    I got my Ft7 for around $60
  • CyberEd312
    CyberEd312 Posts: 3,536 Member
    http://www.bodytronics.com/p/polar_heart_rate_monitors/POFT7?s=g&kw=polar+ft7+exact&gclid=COzNq5efvqwCFcvJKgodkDyDpg

    and

    http://www.heartratemonitorsusa.com/ft7-series.html

    I use a Polar FT60 and love it... There are lots a people on this site using Polar brand HRM.... The FT60 has a few more bells and whistle but the FT4 and/or FT7 are both really great too. All come with the chest strap..... Best of Luck....
  • mariposa224
    mariposa224 Posts: 1,241 Member
    Yes.. get one with a strap.. otherwise you have to continuously take your own heart rate with your fingers throughout your workout and that's never going to be as accurate. I tried one without once.. just slowed me down and was distracting.

    Mine is a New Balance 4 and I got it at Target for $79. Love it.


    Hmmmm... theres only like one target where i live, ima go check it out later today, thank youu

    I have a Polar FT4, you can get them around that same price on Amazon & it comes with the strap. Polar tends to be one of the brands people seem to find most reliable...
  • Araucaria29
    Araucaria29 Posts: 157 Member
    I see you're in Canada. Check out the Polar RS 100 at Sport Check. It's 50% off this week (70$) at Sports Experts which is the Quebec pendant of Sport Check.
  • bacamacho
    bacamacho Posts: 306 Member
    Lord, I was so confused when I went looking for mine! The package mine came in showed the watch and transmitter on the outside. Inside the chest strap was located. You need all three. I had to read the box carefully to find out what it "comes with", which it lists.
  • TourThePast
    TourThePast Posts: 1,753 Member
    Just stop fretting and go buy a Polar FT4.

    Great balance between features and price.

    Reliable well known brand.

    Easy to set up, has a chest strap, as accurate as a non-medical equipment HRM can be.
  • shabaity
    shabaity Posts: 792 Member
    ok i have a question what part of the chest does that strap go across?
  • CHN_
    CHN_ Posts: 94 Member
    ok i have a question what part of the chest does that strap go across?

    You wanna put it around your chest about where the strap on your sports bra would be. I have mine as directly under my breasts as I can get it without any chafing, and then the strap of my sports bra goes right underneath it.
  • nothing1994
    nothing1994 Posts: 1,936 Member
    Ok for Polar...


    whats up with all these different kinds? omg wtfff

    LOL IM SORRY IM JUST SO IRRITATED ATM
  • malindaja
    malindaja Posts: 29
    hey where are you suppose to wear this strap?
  • bacamacho
    bacamacho Posts: 306 Member
    Chest strap worn like so:
    NTL17011_feature4.jpg
  • nothing1994
    nothing1994 Posts: 1,936 Member
    Chest strap worn like so:
    NTL17011_feature4.jpg


    is it under her bra line? or ontop of it?
  • bacamacho
    bacamacho Posts: 306 Member
    The strap has to touch your skin. There are two contact areas that need to be run under water prior to wearing, then you put the strap on against your skin. I put it right under the strap of my sports bra to keep it place.
  • nothing1994
    nothing1994 Posts: 1,936 Member
    ohhhh okay


    My moms being a .... _________________ and thinks this is uselss, so shes not letting me buy the one i want even though its MY MONEYYY... i want this one : http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Polar-Watch-FT40-FT-40-Heart-Rate-Monitor-White-90040923-NEW-/180939372794?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item2a20d3b8fa

    is that a good one?

    The joy of living at home :angry:
  • drwgal
    drwgal Posts: 66
    You can also look on Ebay. They have a Pyle brand that looks to be fairly decent, comes in pink and is only $28.00. I have been looking into getting one of these.
  • confettibetti
    confettibetti Posts: 405 Member
    heartratemonitorsusa.com they offer free shipping :happy: I have the POLAR FT40 and I :heart: it!
  • Bobbie_89
    Bobbie_89 Posts: 146
    I don't have the money for all those other straps since I quit my job to be a stay at home mom so I bought the one thats on your wrist and I lay it right on my pulse lines and fasten it together right there. It works just as good as the straps. I got mine at walmart for 30$. Alot of people don't like using the wrist ones, they do perfer the straps around the chest area.
  • StarvingDiva
    StarvingDiva Posts: 1,107 Member
    I have to tuck mine in under the girls because if I put it where the bra strap is, it often loses contact with my skin and I appear to be dead with a 0 heartbeat as I bounce around a lot during my workout. So under the girls keeps it from bouncing around and I have a heartbeat the whole time. :wink:
  • bacamacho
    bacamacho Posts: 306 Member
    Awww. I'm a Momma and can sympathize with your Mom. She just wants you to keep all your money so you'll never be out of it!! :wink:

    I think it's awesome that you are spending your money on things that will encourage you to be healthy. I'm a grown woman and even though the calculations may not be 100% accurate, I love seeing calories burned in the time I've spend working my butt off instead of enjoying lounging around, eating, and growing a squishy butt. I'm not going to tell you to defy your mother. That's between you and her. Get your pros and cons list together and talk to her!

    Good luck and good on your for living a healthy lifestyle!
  • amyowens08
    amyowens08 Posts: 107 Member
    polar FT4..get it...don't know what I'd do without mine...it's a life saver.
  • diddyk
    diddyk Posts: 269 Member
    ohhhh okay


    My moms being a .... _________________ and thinks this is uselss, so shes not letting me buy the one i want even though its MY MONEYYY... i want this one : http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Polar-Watch-FT40-FT-40-Heart-Rate-Monitor-White-90040923-NEW-/180939372794?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item2a20d3b8fa

    is that a good one?

    The joy of living at home :angry:

    That's a good one. But you can get it cheaper. I got mine at the Fitness Depot.

    http://shop.fitnessdepot.ca/FT4F-Heart-Rate-Monitor-P825.aspx

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