A HRM For Christmas

xxghost
xxghost Posts: 4,697 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hey all!

I am asking for a heart rate monitor for Christmas. I know that I have been overestimating my exercise calories, and if I want to get serious about this, I should really stop doing that.

My question is this - what would my best option be?

Most of my workouts is pretty basic - running, biking (spinning and leisurely), yoga, workout videos and walking.

I have a Fitbit Flex, so if there are any HRMs that would work in tangent, that would be fantastic!

Thanks in advance.

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  • cardbucfan
    cardbucfan Posts: 10,571 Member
    I love my Polar F4- pretty basic. Gives me heart rate and calories burned which is all I want.
  • Zeraf2018
    Zeraf2018 Posts: 4 Member
    Polar FT 4 is the way to go. You can find it on Amazon for like $60. I use it for swimming and regular exercise. So far so good.
  • skierxjes
    skierxjes Posts: 926 Member
    Yep! I had a Polar FT4, sold it, got an H7, it sucked, and bought another FT4 and am still in love!

    ETA: I also have a Fitbit Flex. SO happy I finally gave in and bought one a few weeks ago!
  • TheRunningGuppy
    TheRunningGuppy Posts: 651 Member
    I don't have a fit bit, but I totally love my Polar FT4 :bigsmile: Easy to use.
  • chelstakencharge
    chelstakencharge Posts: 1,021 Member
    Polar FT4 all the way
  • bluntlysally
    bluntlysally Posts: 150 Member
    why in the world would you want another thing on your wrist? get a bluetooth hrm. there are only a couple out there - figure out which one works with your phone, etc... i have the polar one (h7?) and it works great.

    for using your hrm, endomondo is a great app because you can change the kind of workout (unlike some apps that are limited or only for running/walking), and the interface is actually easy enough to understand. most importantly, it plays well with fitbit.
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
    I have the Polar FT7 (just got it for my birthday last week), and I love it so far. So easy to use.
  • cassy_runs
    cassy_runs Posts: 94
    I have a Polar FT7 also- Amazon for about $75. I've had absolutely no trouble with it and I can't even tell I'm wearing the chest strap when I'm running. The color options for the watch component are cute, too. :)
  • xxghost
    xxghost Posts: 4,697 Member
    Thanks for weighing in, everyone! I appreciate it.
  • LilRedRooster
    LilRedRooster Posts: 1,421 Member
    I have a Polar FT4 s well, and I really like it. I run, weightlift, hike, horseback ride, etc., and it works great. The batteries are also easy to change, which I've only had to do once since I bought it about two years ago. And I use it A LOT. I would totally recommend it.
  • donnaleighh
    donnaleighh Posts: 178 Member
    Polar is great - I have F4 or F7 are great basic models (I have the latter) - you can get from Polar direct on their website also
    http://www.thepolarshop.com.au they have fantastic service.
  • Cass0422
    Cass0422 Posts: 26 Member
    I'm asking for the Polar FT4 (in pink!) for Christmas. It has amazing reviews and based on the product description it does everything I'll need it to. I'm glad I stumbled upon this post because I have also been wondering if other people like them and it seems a lot of people are recommending them. So yay!
  • Dubuque
    Dubuque Posts: 49 Member
    I would like to hear from anyone who has been swimming for a while with a Polar HRM. Do you find that the chlorine degrades the elastic in the strap? I kills my swim trunk elastic, so I am kind of worried about the HRM strap. Also, if there are any bigger guys who swim with an HRM. do find that the strap stays where it should. I am thinking about using an HRM for both laps, and for water fitness class.
  • beaches222
    beaches222 Posts: 437 Member
    I have the Polar ft4 and a FT7. I LOVE them both!
  • irisheyez718
    irisheyez718 Posts: 677 Member
    I have the Polar FT4 also. You can get it on Amazon for about $60 right now, with free shipping I think.

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