HRM Question

MericoX
MericoX Posts: 199 Member
edited September 21 in Fitness and Exercise
I'm looking at buying a HRM to log calories I burn. I was looking around ebay and came across this http://cgi.ebay.com/Sport-Stop-Watch-Calorie-Counter-Heart-Rate-Monitor-New-/270611513039?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f01b3fecf . Any thoughts on how well you think it'd work?

Mere

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  • foxxybrown
    foxxybrown Posts: 838 Member
    The better ones come with a chest strap.

    But for $6, it wouldn't hurt to try it.
  • neenaleigh
    neenaleigh Posts: 584 Member
    i tried going the cheap route...didnt work for me...i ended up not getting what i wanted...i spent $65 (which is not expensive and not too cheap) on a polar F4 and I love it! i found it online, the $65 included shipping and the chest strap!
  • mariabee
    mariabee Posts: 212 Member
    Hmmm, ever hear the old adage "you get what you pay for"? I would save the $6 and try going to a sports store, or even Walmart if you're looking for a cheaper HRM. I bought my first HRM at Walmart and while it sucks for the type of exercise I now do (running, tennis, jumping up and down), it still works... I just have to stop and press a button for it to read my heart rate.

    If you're into spending a little more money, before you buy online, I would check out the different types available at sports-related stores. I'm finally convinced to buy a new one (I hate pressing the button every time I want an update, so I need one with a chest strap).

    Just my opinion, but hope it helps.
  • donna56
    donna56 Posts: 412
    i tried going the cheap route...didnt work for me...i ended up not getting what i wanted...i spent $65 (which is not expensive and not too cheap) on a polar F4 and I love it! i found it online, the $65 included shipping and the chest strap!


    I have the polar F4 also and I love it! Works great for me.
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