Best HRM for under $100?

wedge421
wedge421 Posts: 224 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Im looking for a good HRM under $100 just so I can get a more accurate calorie count for my exercising. Any help would be much appreciated. Or should I just go with the Fitbit instead?

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  • Dudagarcia
    Dudagarcia Posts: 849 Member
    Polar ft7 :) thats what I have it has a chest strap, I really like it
  • clumsygermangurl
    clumsygermangurl Posts: 164
    I use this, and my friend just bought one.

    Pyle Sports Heart Rate Monitor Watch with Minimum, Average Heart Rate, Calories, Target Zones
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006QP069S/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01

    It is $20.16, and it is your basic one, but I love it!
  • whitneyrenae
    whitneyrenae Posts: 56 Member
    I just got a BodyBugg and its amazing! Good luck with whatever you choose. :-)
  • musicgirl99
    musicgirl99 Posts: 252 Member
    I have a Polar FT40 (have had it for over a year) and I LOVE it. It also comes with a chest strap.
  • jesss5885
    jesss5885 Posts: 187 Member
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  • Goal_Driven
    Goal_Driven Posts: 371 Member
    I got a timex watch that has a HRM feature. It keeps track of the length of your workout, your heart rate and your %, as well as how many calories you burn. I got it for a little under $40. It works great!
  • wedge421
    wedge421 Posts: 224 Member
    Does the Polar FT7 track calories?
  • Cwilliams8676
    Cwilliams8676 Posts: 252 Member
    Polar FT7 it is about 87$ I also use my fitbit a lot
  • SoViLicious
    SoViLicious Posts: 2,633 Member
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  • Wabbit05
    Wabbit05 Posts: 434 Member
    Got my Polar FT4 on Amazon.com for $65, free shipping. And I LOVE it! Track calories, heart rate, time, time in zone, keeps records of each, can see calories burning or heart rate while exercising. Total motivator. I highly recommend it!
  • erikapereira
    erikapereira Posts: 196
    I used the Fitbit. Now I have the polar f7. I recommend you the polar any style as soon it tells you how many calories are you burning and it comes with the strap. I bought mine on ebay for 60 or so...
  • butterflylover527
    butterflylover527 Posts: 940 Member
    I love my Polar FT4. It's one of the cheaper ones because it is more simple but it counts calories burned, which is what I need it for so it's perfect for me!
  • PixEm
    PixEm Posts: 190 Member
    Does the Polar FT7 track calories?

    The Polar FT40 tracks calories and is super easy to set up. I got mine on Ebay for $85.
  • foxylady522
    foxylady522 Posts: 80
    Polar FT4 is great! It has a chest strap and gets good reviews.
  • AllonsYtotheTardis
    AllonsYtotheTardis Posts: 16,947 Member
    Does the Polar FT7 track calories?

    Yes it does.

    I have one, and I really like it.
  • ashlinmarie
    ashlinmarie Posts: 1,263 Member
    I have a Polar FT4 and love it! You can get it for $65 on Amazon. It counts calories and heart rate and you can see if you are within your range. It was super easy to set up and is super easy to use. I wear the chest strap all day usually and I don't even notice it!
  • Lize11e
    Lize11e Posts: 419
    I wear a Mio Motiva Petite. Think I paid $75 at Hibbett's for it. Best of luck to you!
  • 2012asv
    2012asv Posts: 702 Member
    I have a Polar FT4; paid just under $90 for it- with the chest strap. It's easy to use and i love it.
  • jenniferstanton
    jenniferstanton Posts: 132 Member
    Does the Polar FT7 track calories?

    Just tells you how many calories burned. It keeps training data. I bought my polar FT7 in April, I work out just about everyday and it still is storing the info. It also tracks average heart rate, highest and lowest heart rate during workout.

    Its perfect for what I want it for. Love it!
  • reggie2run
    reggie2run Posts: 477 Member
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  • wedge421
    wedge421 Posts: 224 Member
    I was thinking of getting a FitBit and a FT7. Is that overkill? My thinking was to wear the fitbit while at work and when I get home and exercise wear the FT7. HAHAHA this sounds crazy but I have a really nice watch and dont want to give it up for daily use of the FT7 at work haha
  • Monkeymomma05
    Monkeymomma05 Posts: 116
    I have a Polar FT40 (have had it for over a year) and I LOVE it. It also comes with a chest strap.

    I have this one too and I also love it, easy to read and program.
  • jenniferstanton
    jenniferstanton Posts: 132 Member
    I was thinking of getting a FitBit and a FT7. Is that overkill? My thinking was to wear the fitbit while at work and when I get home and exercise wear the FT7. HAHAHA this sounds crazy but I have a really nice watch and dont want to give it up for daily use of the FT7 at work haha

    I think you should do what makes you happy! I've read on a lot of these posts where people have both and love it! I say if you have the resources go for it:)
  • bblich02
    bblich02 Posts: 57
    @musicgirl99
    Me too!! Polar FT40 from amazon.com. love it!!
  • jacquerd
    jacquerd Posts: 121 Member
    I have the Polar FT4. Not a lot of bells and whistle, but it tracks HR, your zone, and calories burned. It will keep a log for you.
  • mickeymouse38
    mickeymouse38 Posts: 54 Member
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  • wedge421
    wedge421 Posts: 224 Member
    My concern with the Fitbit is that are you able to put your height/weight/age in to it so that it calculates calories accurately?
  • jenniferstanton
    jenniferstanton Posts: 132 Member
    My concern with the Fitbit is that are you able to put your height/weight/age in to it so that it calculates calories accurately?

    Polar FT7 asks for this info. Also
  • wedge421
    wedge421 Posts: 224 Member
    My concern with the Fitbit is that are you able to put your height/weight/age in to it so that it calculates calories accurately?

    NVM I found the answer!
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