Another HRM question
B4its2L8
Posts: 80 Member
I am getting ready to buy a HRM and have been trying to research all the different ones. I have read many posts on MFP about them and seems like most of you have the Polar brand. This is what I have decided to go with as well but my question is which model? I have looked at the F6F and the FT40m. Anyone have these? Pros & cons? I need something fairly basic to read calories burned but I don't really want to have to send it off to have the battery changed. But if the battery lasts a couple of years then it wouldn't be that big of trouble to send it off. Any input is appreciated! Thanks
0
Replies
-
Get on the polar website and look for one that measures your VO2 max and/or resting heart rate. It will be most accurate.0
-
You may be able to find a place that can change the battery locally. I was able to do that a couple of years ago. You may want to check with Polar before buying if that's an important issue for you. I don't remember which model mine is, but I found that I didn't really use many of the functions, partly because I find it to be kind of a hassle. Actually, I rarely wear the watch at all. Mostly, I just use the monitor band that goes with the watch while I'm on the elliptical trainer. It gives me a heart rate reading on the equipment screen.0
-
I've had my polar F6 for 2 years now and I haven't changed the battery yet. I'm guessing my luck will run out soon.0
-
I got the F6 dec 08 and haven't had to change the battery either. I love the thing! It is very simple to use and I really like knowing just how many calories I actually burn.0
-
Have had the F6 for a little over a yr....love it!0
-
I just recently purchased the polar ft7. I really like it! I think the main difference between the F6 and Ft7 is that the chest strap is made out of all material- no plastic against your skin. Even if you buy the F6, I know you can purchase newer strap for comfort. I have had good success with it thus far.0
-
also- with the ft7, you can change the battery on the watch and the transmitter yourself.0
-
Thanks, I think that is the one I am going to go with!0
This discussion has been closed.
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.2K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.2K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.4K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 421 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.7K MyFitnessPal Information
- 23 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions