HRM suggestions

sbilyeu75
sbilyeu75 Posts: 567 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I'm in the market for a new HRM. I currently have a Sportline with a chest strap that I got from Wal-mart. This is the second one I've had of this brand and after a month or two, it just craps out. It doesn't get an accurate read from the chest strap, so I'm going to return this one and try to find a better one.

My requirements are as follows:

Chest strap (I don't want to have to touch the thing every so often to get a reading)
Ability to calculate calories burned
Ability to be able to swim with it. (ok, that's a luxury but it would be nice.)
Under $150

Are there any suggestions?

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  • jrich1
    jrich1 Posts: 2,408 Member
    Polar FT7 around $100 (does everything you asked for)

    Thank me later
  • TabiHerbalifeCoach
    TabiHerbalifeCoach Posts: 691 Member
    Polar.. any version but FT7 is the newiest
  • sbilyeu75
    sbilyeu75 Posts: 567 Member
    Polar FT7 around $100 (does everything you asked for)

    Thank me later

    Can you swim with it? They always say water resistent but never say waterproof.
  • jrich1
    jrich1 Posts: 2,408 Member
    Polar FT7 around $100 (does everything you asked for)

    Thank me later

    Can you swim with it? They always say water resistent but never say waterproof.

    Yes I do swim and do water aerobics with my FT7
  • shimacrema
    shimacrema Posts: 87
    Polar anything I have a F6
  • sbilyeu75
    sbilyeu75 Posts: 567 Member
    Polar FT7 around $100 (does everything you asked for)

    Thank me later

    Can you swim with it? They always say water resistent but never say waterproof.

    Yes I do swim and do water aerobics with my FT7

    One more dumb question. Can you wear the chest strap in the water or just the receiver?
  • naturebaby
    naturebaby Posts: 161
    yes to all..the chest strap is vinyl..you can't push any buttons while wearing it in the water.
  • Kath15
    Kath15 Posts: 165 Member
    Polar FT7 all the way! Love mine! It meets all your requirements and importantly, you don't have to send it away to have the battery changed. However, if your limit is $150 then you may be able to go even higher on the Polar ladder ...though I'm not sure what's out there. Happy hunting!!
  • 4lafz
    4lafz Posts: 1,078 Member
    I have been happy with the Polar F6 and I swim everyday. Found on Amazon.com for $85.
  • jrich1
    jrich1 Posts: 2,408 Member
    yes to all..the chest strap is vinyl..you can't push any buttons while wearing it in the water.

    The Chest Strap on the FT7 is kinda a stretchy fabric material and yes you can wear it all in the water
  • sbilyeu75
    sbilyeu75 Posts: 567 Member
    I ended up getting a Polar FT7. I hope it does me good. I'm still a bit nervous about the strap in the water.
  • sbilyeu75
    sbilyeu75 Posts: 567 Member
    I have it all setup and excited to use it. Thanks so much for the suggestion.
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