Best Heart Rate Monitor

hcleving
hcleving Posts: 15 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I am looking for a heart rate monitor and need some recommendations. Ideally, I would like it to also count calories, but not use a chest strap (not sure how effective those are). Under $100 would be a good price range. Thanks! :happy:

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  • NavyMommy
    NavyMommy Posts: 102 Member
    Is there a reason you don't want the chest strap? From what I've read they're going to be the most accurate by far, which is something you want when you're using it to count calories. I have a Polar FT4 and I love it. I was worried about the strap at first, but it's so small I put it on before I leave for the gym and usually forget I have it on.
  • knightreader
    knightreader Posts: 813 Member
    love my polar ft4. strap isn't a bother.
  • RepsnSets
    RepsnSets Posts: 805 Member
    Chest strap is a good option. You dont even know it there when you are working out.

    I have a Polar FT7 the next one up from the FT4. It is such a great tool. Makes me work out that little bit more when I look at what calories I have burnt.
  • hcleving
    hcleving Posts: 15 Member
    I was worried that the chest strap would be uncomfortable or bulge from under my shirt!
  • Mokey41
    Mokey41 Posts: 5,769 Member
    I was worried that the chest strap would be uncomfortable or bulge from under my shirt!

    The Polar strap is mostly elastic so it's no more uncomfortable than a bra band and you only wear it for working out so the tiny bump from the transmitter really isn't any issue. Since you're worrying about it being noticeable I'm wondering if you think a HRM is something you can wear all day to get your calorie burn. If so it isn't the item you're looking for.
  • RepsnSets
    RepsnSets Posts: 805 Member
    I was worried that the chest strap would be uncomfortable or bulge from under my shirt!

    I dont notice it at all. Sometimes I forget its there and drive all the way home from the gym with it still on....

    The transmitter on the FT7 is fairly small. Its the wrist watch I find bulky
  • jjlibunao
    jjlibunao Posts: 78
    Before I bought the Garmin 405, I used a Polar with the chest strap for years. I can't remember which model but it was around $100-$125. You don't even remember that you have it and you don't notice it at all.
  • KirstenTheFamilyCoach
    KirstenTheFamilyCoach Posts: 327 Member
    I have the WaHoo. It pairs beautifully with my iPhone and the app is lovely.
  • KilannaFit
    KilannaFit Posts: 35
    Just got my ft4 and I can honestly say the chest it fine.
    Hardly notice it :)
  • Camille0502
    Camille0502 Posts: 311 Member
    I love my Wahoo, as well. If you already have a compatible smart phone, all you need is the strap. It runs around $80.

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