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Ok, for sure gonna get a HRM tomorrow

Queen_JessieA
Queen_JessieA Posts: 1,059 Member
edited January 15 in Fitness and Exercise
I am going to DSG and getting one. I am leaning towards the Polar FT4...but I also have my eye on a Garmin Forerunner. I keep hearing all about Polar ones here...does anyone have any experience with a Garmin? Should I stick with Polar?

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  • tammihart
    tammihart Posts: 953 Member
    I LOVE my Polar FT4! I have had it over a year. I know you wanted info about the Garmin, I just wanted to put that out there.
  • jzammetti
    jzammetti Posts: 1,956 Member
    I LOVE my Polar FT4! I have had it over a year. I know you wanted info about the Garmin, I just wanted to put that out there.

    me too! Basic and awesome
  • ashlinmarie
    ashlinmarie Posts: 1,263 Member
    I adore my Polar FT4...simple functional...does what I need. That being said, if I had the money I would buy one with a GPS so I don't have to take my phone to track my speed and milage!
  • Tunia85
    Tunia85 Posts: 212 Member
    I have a Polar FT40 and I really like it. No problems so far!
  • icimani
    icimani Posts: 1,454 Member
    I have the Polar FT4 and love it - easy to set up and easy to use.

    I don't run though, so I don't have a need for a GPS.
  • jmadams111
    jmadams111 Posts: 145 Member
    I don't remember the blog string but this same discussion was had a while back....the Garmin was not rated nesrly as well as the Polar FT4 ot 7. I don't remember details but was interested for the same reason you are....and it made up my mind that if and when I do get anything, it will be a Polar.
  • MrsCassizzleSparkles
    MrsCassizzleSparkles Posts: 51
    Another lover of the FT4 here. <3
  • majope
    majope Posts: 1,325 Member
    If you run, get a Garmin--the GPS is invaluable. If you just want a HRM for gym stuff, a Polar is great.

    Check out DC Rainmaker for reviews and comparisons of all sorts of HRMs and other fitness gadgets: http://www.dcrainmaker.com/
  • Queen_JessieA
    Queen_JessieA Posts: 1,059 Member
    Thanks, all! I am now the proud owner of a pink Polar FT4. Can't wait to use it tonight!!
  • jzammetti
    jzammetti Posts: 1,956 Member
    If you run, get a Garmin--the GPS is invaluable. If you just want a HRM for gym stuff, a Polar is great.

    Check out DC Rainmaker for reviews and comparisons of all sorts of HRMs and other fitness gadgets: http://www.dcrainmaker.com/

    I neer even looked for one with GPS because I use an app on my phone for running and it has GPS.
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