What to Buy???

wibutterflymagic
wibutterflymagic Posts: 788 Member
edited 6:27PM in Fitness and Exercise
I want to get a HR monitor but don't know anything about them. I've looked a little on Amazon. Does any one have the BodyMedia LINK Armband Weight Management System?

Is that good? Is there something else you would suggest?

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  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    Very helpful read.
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Azdak/view/the-real-facts-about-hrms-and-calories-what-you-need-to-know-before-purchasing-an-hrm-or-using-one-21472
  • KarrieLynn81
    KarrieLynn81 Posts: 41 Member
    I have a Polaris HRM and Bodymedia Core armband. Really loved the Core but was very noticeable on my arm. I plan on using it again very soon. Love my Polaris too but only wore it when I exercised. Which is why I went to the Bodymedia so I could see what I burned all day instead of just when I was exercising. Only downside...the subscription fee, otherwise no complaints :) Hope that helps!
  • wibutterflymagic
    wibutterflymagic Posts: 788 Member
    I have a Polaris HRM and Bodymedia Core armband. Really loved the Core but was very noticeable on my arm. I plan on using it again very soon. Love my Polaris too but only wore it when I exercised. Which is why I went to the Bodymedia so I could see what I burned all day instead of just when I was exercising. Only downside...the subscription fee, otherwise no complaints :) Hope that helps!

    There's a subscription fee? Damn, missed that tid bit, lol! Thanks!
  • Steffani911
    Steffani911 Posts: 196 Member
    I have BMF and I love it! Right now it is on sale at Costo for 99$ and that comes with a free year with no monthly fee.
  • wibutterflymagic
    wibutterflymagic Posts: 788 Member
    I have BMF and I love it! Right now it is on sale at Costo for 99$ and that comes with a free year with no monthly fee.

    Seriously? I was going to stop at Costco today too but changed my mind.

    ---Not around here. Can't even find it on the website.
  • foleyshirley
    foleyshirley Posts: 1,043 Member
    I have a bodymedia fit core and a polar ft4. I now wear the bmf all the time. It is noticeable, especially now that short sleeves are back. I really like the bmf, and the fact that it keeps track of things all day. But it does not seem to do weight training accurately. I don't lift heavy, but I do Bodypump, and it has a hard time tracking it. I have to use my HRM for that class.
  • Steffani911
    Steffani911 Posts: 196 Member
    I have BMF and I love it! Right now it is on sale at Costo for 99$ and that comes with a free year with no monthly fee.

    Seriously? I was going to stop at Costco today too but changed my mind.

    ---Not around here. Can't even find it on the website.

    You have to buy it on costco.com. I don't know how long they will last at that price. I've had mine 3 weeks and paid 150.
  • wibutterflymagic
    wibutterflymagic Posts: 788 Member
    I have BMF and I love it! Right now it is on sale at Costo for 99$ and that comes with a free year with no monthly fee.

    Seriously? I was going to stop at Costco today too but changed my mind.

    ---Not around here. Can't even find it on the website.

    You have to buy it on costco.com. I don't know how long they will last at that price. I've had mine 3 weeks and paid 150.

    Nope. Bummer.
  • wibutterflymagic
    wibutterflymagic Posts: 788 Member
    Does anyone know about the Polar FT60? Can you wear that all the time? I can't really tell by the product info.
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