Can you recommend a HRM?

think48
think48 Posts: 366 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
My birthday and Christmas are both coming up. This would be an awesome gift. I want one that is reliable, of course, but not tons of money. And one that is sturdy enough to go running/jumping with. Links so I can see them would be awesome. :wink:
Thanks bunches!

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  • jrich1
    jrich1 Posts: 2,408 Member
    Polar FT7, I have one and would recommend it
  • kuntrygurl
    kuntrygurl Posts: 154
    Polar F6, I love it!! But, you need to research a little to see which one will be hte most beneficial to you and your workouts. Good luck!
  • DawnOf1969
    DawnOf1969 Posts: 726 Member
    Polar F6 for me for the last 3 years. Also, check and see if your flexible spending account will cover it (if you have one) because mine did!

    This is the one I have:

    http://www.amazon.com/Polar-Womens-Heart-Monitor-Watch/dp/B000WPCMMM

    I even use it to track calories when I swim!

    It was $99 when I bought it. Regardless of which one you go with, I HIGHLY recommend one with a chest strap. They are the most accurate. My husband has a cheaper model (no chest strap) and it's very incosistent.
  • Suedre
    Suedre Posts: 435 Member
    I have a Garmin HRM + GPS multi-sport watch. It's an older model which keeps the price in a nice range considering what it does:

    http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Forerunner-Receiver-Heart-Monitor/dp/B000CSWCQA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1289324439&sr=8-3

    I can't imagine going on runs anymore without knowing exactly what my pace and milage is anytime I want to look. :)
  • think48
    think48 Posts: 366 Member
    Polar F6 for me for the last 3 years. Also, check and see if your flexible spending account will cover it (if you have one) because mine did!

    This is the one I have:

    http://www.amazon.com/Polar-Womens-Heart-Monitor-Watch/dp/B000WPCMMM

    I even use it to track calories when I swim!

    It was $99 when I bought it. Regardless of which one you go with, I HIGHLY recommend one with a chest strap. They are the most accurate. My husband has a cheaper model (no chest strap) and it's very incosistent.

    Thank you, that is great. I was wondering how the chest strap works with the watch....if you don't have the chest strap, does the watch monitor constantly by itself or do you have to do random checks (like push a button)? I want one with a chest strap, but just trying to figure out the difference b/w the two.
    Thanks! :happy:
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