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New HRM?

ajcrain
ajcrain Posts: 25 Member
edited January 18 in Fitness and Exercise
I purchased a $30 hrm at Walmart. The first time I used it, JM 30 day shred gave me over 300 cals burned. Lately when I'm using it, it barely gives me 100 burned , even after moving up to level 2 . 30 min after my workout it really racked up the calories burned What is going on? Should I count the calories burned after my workout? Should I invest in a quality hrm? If so, any suggestions on a brand you like?

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  • TssCnn
    TssCnn Posts: 114 Member
    Did you check battery? I know, stupid question but had to ask.
    I personally have a Polar ft7 and LOOOOOVVEEE it! This is my second one. My first one took a walk somewhere, some how so i replaced it. Besides that hiccup I've never had a problem with it.

    From what I read here I see most ppl say polar or Timex
  • gsager
    gsager Posts: 977 Member
    I would, I have a Polar FT4, it's been very good for me. Does yours have a chest strap?
  • CTCMom2009
    CTCMom2009 Posts: 263 Member
    I just bought a HRM and I am finding it really helps me push harder in my workouts... I bought a Wahoo. Yes, it sounds silly! It's bluetooth enabled, only has a chest strap (no watch) and has an app on my iPod5 which tracks everything. I've only had it 2 wks, but I like it so far. I even wear it playing volleyball and it accurately tracks to the app from far away. It's the only one I have experience with, so I'd say get more opinions and check out some online reviews.
  • ajcrain
    ajcrain Posts: 25 Member
    I have checked the battery and it seems to be working fine. All of the other features are working fine. It is a wrist kind . Is a chest strap better?
  • TssCnn
    TssCnn Posts: 114 Member
    Chest strap tends to be more accurate.
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    I have checked the battery and it seems to be working fine. All of the other features are working fine. It is a wrist kind . Is a chest strap better?
    Chest strap is definitely better. The watch only models only have whatever your heart rate was last time you touched the watch or took a reading - chest strap monitors the whole time.

    I've got a New Balance N4 - $70 at Target, less online. The Polars are very popular too. Shop around for a deal - it will likely cost more than the wrist only model, but it's worth it.
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