HRM Wristwatch
allifantastical
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Good Morning!
I'm really wanting to purchase a heart rate monitor. I've seen topics on here about the Fitbit but I was wondering if anyone has had any luck with a HRM wristwatch or something similar off of Amazon.
I don't know if it's worth the few bucks to spend on one and how accurate it is, or if I should just save and buy the fitbit. I've also heard I should get a HRM with a chest strap to get a more accurate read. Just looking for opinions.
Thanks!!
I'm really wanting to purchase a heart rate monitor. I've seen topics on here about the Fitbit but I was wondering if anyone has had any luck with a HRM wristwatch or something similar off of Amazon.
I don't know if it's worth the few bucks to spend on one and how accurate it is, or if I should just save and buy the fitbit. I've also heard I should get a HRM with a chest strap to get a more accurate read. Just looking for opinions.
Thanks!!
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Target has all the New Balance HRM on sale this week. I picked up the N4 with the chest strap. So far so good.0
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Target has all the New Balance HRM on sale this week. I picked up the N4 with the chest strap. So far so good.
You mind me asking about how much you paid for it? Thanks!!0 -
polar ft4 all the way . jus used it for first time and love it x0
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I got a Polar FT7 on Amazon for $75 and free shipping. I noticed the SAME HRM selling in sporting goods stores, etc. for $110.0
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polar ft4 all the way . jus used it for first time and love it x
it's under $100 too. comfy and accurate0 -
polar ft4 all the way . jus used it for first time and love it x
it's under $100 too. comfy and accurate
Just bought mine off Heart Rate Monitor USA for $64, waiting it's arrival in the mail.0 -
I also have the Polar and love it. I guess it depends on how you want to use it. I know some - Fitbit and Bodybugg - also plug in to apps for more information but the HRM I use only gives me calories burned for working out. I don't have to wear it all day.0
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I have the Polar FT4 hrm with the chest strap. I absolutely love it. I love being able to see the calories burned when I exercise. I've had it for close to two years but the strap on the watch itself broke. Its still useable I just have to keep the watch in my pocket now instead of on my wrist.0
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I got a wristwatch once, but then found out it really wasn't a HRM, it just counted calories at it's own random rate until I hit stop. It will count even when I'm not wearing it. Its a good watch though! I haven't really looked into more of them but it seems like the expensive ones that go around your torso are probably the best way to go with that.0
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I'm shopping HRM's too. The Polar FT4 seems to be on sale on Amazon, Ebay, and other sites for around $60. It's usually $100 plus! I haven't checked out the New Balance ones at Target yet, but I'm headed there today to see. Polar usually has all the rave reviews. $60 is a lot to spend for me, so I've been trying to shop for cheaper, but you lose the quality when you spend any less than that unfortunately.
Ebay has a Pyle PHRM38 for like $23 and amazon reviews had mixed reviews on it. Mostly they've said it worked great for first few months, then it would quit working. I considered getting that one for now since I'm strapped for cash, and if it quits working in 3-4 months, maybe by then I'll have the funds to buy a Polar!0 -
I have a Timex T5G971 and I like it. Amazon has them for about $39. I do agree with the chest strap for accuracy, since it tracks you throughout your workout and not just when you can stop and use your fingers as a pulse point.0
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Thanks everyone for your input!!0
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Another Polar ft4 lover here!! I got it on Amazon for like $68 and the strap is so comfortable you do not even notice you are wearing it!0
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I have a polar ft4 too!! love it, got it off of drugstore.com when the were having a 20% off everything sale, it was only like $50 with free shipping0
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Target has all the New Balance HRM on sale this week. I picked up the N4 with the chest strap. So far so good.
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I believe there are a few brands of wrist only HRM's - no chest strap.
Epulse2 - I have these, love them lots.
Scosche - my husband uses this with myrun or something like that (chest-strap-free) & loves it.
Omarion ? - no experience, doesn't get good reviews on amazon
Timex - there's been a few issues with it on amazon
Mio - a few issues with it but there's a new one coming out that's more expensive but supposedly works well, it had been a kickstarter project.
I prefer epulse2 & Scosche as I'm allergic to metal & the rest of them on this list have metal backs, while epulse2 and Scosche do not.
Hope this helps!0
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