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Heart rate monitors and/or calorie trackers?

gilliekat
gilliekat Posts: 2
edited February 10 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi everyone! I'm looking for either a heart rate monitor or a wearable calorie counter. The thing is, I want one I wear only when I work out. I don't want one that I have to wear 24/7. Any suggestions? Thank you!

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  • Kevalicious99
    Kevalicious99 Posts: 1,131 Member
    Polar FT4. I love mine. Also have a Fitbit Flex which is great .. but that doesn't sound like that is what you want.
  • BlueBombers
    BlueBombers Posts: 4,064 Member
    I just got a FitBit Flex and it is great!

    Looking at getting a HRM...still reading up on them to find the right one for me.
  • alexandriax03
    alexandriax03 Posts: 289 Member
    Polar FT4. Best $100 I've ever spent
  • Gr8ChangesAhead
    Gr8ChangesAhead Posts: 836 Member
    I love my polar Ft4 and picked it up online for like $65. My battery lasted a year and a half before I had to replace it.
  • chelstakencharge
    chelstakencharge Posts: 1,021 Member
    Got my Polar FT4 for $58 from Amazon....LOVE it!!!!
  • AlicesNirvanaHealthWellness
    AlicesNirvanaHealthWellness Posts: 111 Member
    Bump
  • kcangela
    kcangela Posts: 13 Member
    Just ordered a Fitbit Zip. Seems to do what I want and you clip it on jeans or on clothes when you want to wear it. Cheaper end of Fitbit market too. May be an idea for you?
  • jaz050465
    jaz050465 Posts: 3,508 Member
    Depends what you do when working out. I believe nothing is good for purely strength training. The Fitbits are only any good for step exercises like running. Look at the Bodymedia Fit.
  • gilliekat
    gilliekat Posts: 2
    Thanks for all the help guys! i've tried the fit bits before and the model i got i didnt think was even that accurate as a pedometer. since so many have suggested it, i think i'll try the polar ft4 .... thanks again!!
  • Tykk
    Tykk Posts: 153 Member
    Depends what you do when working out. I believe nothing is good for purely strength training. The Fitbits are only any good for step exercises like running. Look at the Bodymedia Fit.
    I have a BodyMedia Fit. It does a good job of tracking activity during strength training. It has disadvantages, though too - it isn't terribly comfortable to wear and it requires a monthly subscription.
  • jaz050465
    jaz050465 Posts: 3,508 Member
    Depends what you do when working out. I believe nothing is good for purely strength training. The Fitbits are only any good for step exercises like running. Look at the Bodymedia Fit.
    I have a BodyMedia Fit. It does a good job of tracking activity during strength training. It has disadvantages, though too - it isn't terribly comfortable to wear and it requires a monthly subscription.

    I didn't find it uncomfortable, in fact I'd forget I had it on. The subscription isn't really that expensive.
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