best women's heart rate monitor with chest strap?

sweetazcandi524
sweetazcandi524 Posts: 27 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I know this question has probably been answer only a million times.... but I'm one of the few that just doesn't know! I know I need a heart rate monitor, and that one that comes with a chest strap is more accurate. So, my question is what is the best, and most AFFORDABLE heart rate monitor to purchase??
THank you everyone in advance for your input and advice on this subject!!

Good luck to everyone on your health and fitness journeys!

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  • Summersadiva
    Summersadiva Posts: 111 Member
    I'm a huge fan of my Polar FT7. I was able to get additional chest straps on Amazon for like $14. Since then, I've purchase 3 for loved ones.
  • lyndall5311
    lyndall5311 Posts: 146 Member
    Ive got a Polar FT4 - I love it, its definitely been a worthwhile investment - i think mine cost around $40 off Amazon
  • Dudagarcia
    Dudagarcia Posts: 849 Member
    I'm a huge fan of my Polar FT7. I was able to get additional chest straps on Amazon for like $14. Since then, I've purchase 3 for loved ones.

    I too have ft7 love it!
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    Ive got a Polar FT4 - I love it, its definitely been a worthwhile investment - i think mine cost around $40 off Amazon

    Ditto.
  • sweetazcandi524
    sweetazcandi524 Posts: 27 Member
    Thanks!! :-)
  • CassieReannan
    CassieReannan Posts: 1,479 Member
    I have an FT4, its perfect :)
  • Poorgirls_Diet
    Poorgirls_Diet Posts: 528 Member
    I'm a huge fan of my Polar FT7. I was able to get additional chest straps on Amazon for like $14. Since then, I've purchase 3 for loved ones.

    I just bought one of these from recommendations from this site and its fantastic, I have had the Polar FT4 as well and to be honest they both do exactly what they are supposed to!
  • Doodlewhopper
    Doodlewhopper Posts: 1,018 Member
    Here ya go. Read the comments.

    http://www.runningwarehouse.com/catpage-hrmonitors.html

    I have bought a lot of gear from Running Warehouse. They have an excellent no hassle return policy. You can even return shoes after running in them.
  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    FT7 here as well. No complaints. I also have a Bowflex brand HRM that I picked up for somewhere around $30 at Big 5 Sporting Goods a while back, and it did a fine job also. The entire front of the chest strap is plastic so not quite as comfortable as the Polar, but not bad. I actually like the display on the Bowflex better, as I can see both time and heart rate on the same screen without having to toggle back and forth between them like the Polar. Accuracy between them seems about the same - the Bowflex always read my heart rate correctly and the calorie burns displayed were in line with what the Polar says. It doesn't log multiple workouts like the Polar does (I log my workouts online anyways), but for a simple HRM it filled the purpose perfectly. Truth be told, I only upgraded to the Polar because I can't resist shiny new "toys". :bigsmile:
  • blaquebutterfly75
    blaquebutterfly75 Posts: 136 Member
    Polar FT4 or FT7! :glasses:
  • pixiestick
    pixiestick Posts: 839 Member
    I've had the Polar FT4 and FT7: both are great!

    Go to the polar website and they have a buyers guide (to make sure that you get the right one). I recommend not going with anything too fancy (as it will also be more complicated and expensive) unless you actually plan to be a tri-sport athlete.

    Also, make sure that you get a coded chest strap; some of the lowest end models do not have coded chest straps and you will wind up getting readings from anyone else wearing a monitor (or using a cardio machine that monitors heart rate).

    Yeah Polar! :flowerforyou:
  • DebbieLyn63
    DebbieLyn63 Posts: 2,654 Member
    Hubby has used the Polar FT7 for a year and a half and swears by it. So much so I bought a FT4 a few weeks ago and absolutely love it too! World of difference in my workouts! Got ours on Ebay for around $50.
  • chuckles9189
    chuckles9189 Posts: 343 Member
    I have a polar FT60. Love it!
  • MisFitMom219
    MisFitMom219 Posts: 50 Member
    POLAR FT40!!!! <3

    I think I answer to every hrm post lol....I just love it so much!
  • Tina2Cats
    Tina2Cats Posts: 493 Member
    Here ya go. Read the comments.

    http://www.runningwarehouse.com/catpage-hrmonitors.html

    I have bought a lot of gear from Running Warehouse. They have an excellent no hassle return policy. You can even return shoes after running in them.

    I bookmarked this page as they have some hrm's I am interested in. Thanks! Most are so darned expensive.
  • Morgenlstar
    Morgenlstar Posts: 31 Member
    I have the Polar FT4.. also got it off of amazon and have not questioned the purchase for a second!
  • clarkeje1
    clarkeje1 Posts: 1,641 Member
    Polar FT4!
  • half_moon
    half_moon Posts: 807 Member
    I LOVE my HRM. It's a Polar FT4. Pink. Lovvvve iiiit. Not one single problem with it.
  • Buettner22
    Buettner22 Posts: 129 Member
    I have a polar FT60. Love it!

    Totally my favorite HRM! The strap is my favorite part cause its super comfy! I have a heart condition so sometimes i have to wear it all day to keep an eye on my HR so it works great even just normal wear!
  • jaz050465
    jaz050465 Posts: 3,508 Member
    Those of you who have the FT40 and FT60, I presume it's because it's because of the extra programmes. What do you think of them. Is it worth paying the extra than the FT4?
  • Tina2Cats
    Tina2Cats Posts: 493 Member
    I got a good deal on amazon for mine only 59.15, but I see it went up since I bought mine yesterday.
    http://www.amazon.com/Polar-Heart-Rate-Monitor-Watch/dp/B003AJGN5Y

    Do a google search and type in cheap Polar FT4 HRM and you can find some that range from $59 in the low to mid $60's
  • OddChoices
    OddChoices Posts: 244 Member
    I have an FT1. Basic functionality but I love it.
  • wolfchild59
    wolfchild59 Posts: 2,608 Member
    I have the Polar FT4 but actually found the watch that came with the "men's" set to be much more comfortable. (and the silver is nicer looking than the weird coppery color of the "women's".

    I put the genders in quotes since I got the exact same chest band with both and the watches both had the same length wrist strap on them. So the only difference I could see between the men's and women's is the color and that the sides of the watch on the men's were a little smoother/more rounded so it was more comfortable on my wrist.
  • sweetazcandi524
    sweetazcandi524 Posts: 27 Member
    Thanks everyone for all the advice!! You guys are great!
  • cwaters120
    cwaters120 Posts: 354 Member
    Ive got a Polar FT4 - I love it, its definitely been a worthwhile investment - i think mine cost around $40 off Amazon
    love mine :smile:
  • jen_zz
    jen_zz Posts: 1,011 Member
    I have the Polar FT4 works quite well!

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