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Which heart rate monitor watch to go with....

Tyandnatesmom
Tyandnatesmom Posts: 23 Member
edited January 17 in Health and Weight Loss
I am thinking of getting a heart rate monitoring watch to help track my calories burned during workouts. I feel like it would be more accurate than entering online...Can anyone suggest one? There seems to be a ton out there.

Thanks for your help!!

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  • kristen6022
    kristen6022 Posts: 1,923 Member
    Just used my Polar FT4 yesterday and I loved it. It was a gift I bought myself to get motivated to keep the weight off after losing - I wish I had this thing last year - knowing how much you burnt is very motivating!
  • yager8725
    yager8725 Posts: 267 Member
    I Love my Polar f4. I have been using it for over a year and LOVE it! Makes me want to exercise JUST alittle longer when I see how close I am to the next 100 calories. Check out myheartratemonitor.com they seem to have the best prices and have great sales at every holiday.
  • Richard269
    Richard269 Posts: 56
    There are loads of bits about HRM on here but I have a polar ft 7 which is very good .its one step up from the ft 4
  • Tyandnatesmom
    Tyandnatesmom Posts: 23 Member
    Thank you!!! I have heard a lot about the Polar brands and you all just made me feel more comfortable with it!!
  • lina1131
    lina1131 Posts: 2,246 Member
    I have the Polar FT4 - it does exactly what I need. I love it.
  • SweetestLibby
    SweetestLibby Posts: 607 Member
    I have a polar FT4! I've had it for about a month and I love it. However I have read so complaints that the strap starts to act up at the one year mark due to washing.
  • queenbea77
    queenbea77 Posts: 404 Member
    I also have the Polar 7. Love it! I've been wearing it long enough that I can tell when I'm getting into my upper HR range. I find that the HR reading is pretty accurate with the one that is showing on the machines at the gym but the calorie count is way off so I alway's go with what my HR monitor says since it has all of my personal data to use for the calculations Plus I bought mine at a well known sporting goods store and I was able to return it within 30 day's if I didn't like it.

    Even though I can wash the strap I don't think I ever have (or maybe only 1 or 2 times) I usually just get a wet towel and wipe it down good. And I don't bother with that gel they say to use.
  • now_or_never13
    now_or_never13 Posts: 1,575 Member
    I have a Polar FT7. THere are some cheaper ones out there but I love mine.

    Whichever model you go with, make sure it has a chest strap and allows you to enter your height, age, weight, and sex to ensure you get a more accurate burn.
  • icimani
    icimani Posts: 1,454 Member
    I have the Polar FT4 and I'm really happy with it. The treadmills, bikes, etc, at my gym all have monitors so I planned to use it only at home on my Wii, but I wear it any time I work out now.

    It's very easy to set up and use, and reasonably priced ($65-$70). The FT7 is a step up but I believe the only additional thing it gives you is the ability to link to Polar's tracker and it stores a bit more info - nether of those was important enough to me to warrant the extra money. I also wear mine swimming and haven't had any problems with it.


    And this:
    Whichever model you go with, make sure it has a chest strap and allows you to enter your height, age, weight, and sex to ensure you get a more accurate burn.
  • aprilslusher
    aprilslusher Posts: 127 Member
    I have the Polar FT4 and love it. :smile:
  • veggieluver2
    veggieluver2 Posts: 70 Member
    Got the Polar FT4 last week. I luv it! I'm not very technical, and I found it very easy to set up. It tracks my heartrate and calories--all I need.
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