FT4 Polar HRM

Manny0311
Manny0311 Posts: 38 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi All

No doubt this has been around on the forum so apologies for repeating..

I have an FT1 model at the moment with chest trap. Basic model and doesn't give calories. Only gives average HR based on the highest and lowest HR one achieves.

I'm looking at upgrading to FT4 ??

Is this sufficient for my needs??

Are they quite accurate on the calories numbers ??

Thanks for your help

Replies

  • remg81
    remg81 Posts: 8 Member
    I have the one that gives HR and calories and it usually spot on in terms of calories count. If I do cardio, it is usually very similar to what the treadmill says. I have worked out with it everyday since I purchased it and it helps a ton knowing how much calories i am burning, esp during strength training.
  • tmj4477
    tmj4477 Posts: 145 Member
    I have a F4 and F7 they are both great. just remember as you lose update your weight loss on the watch since that affects calories burned
  • aprilslusher
    aprilslusher Posts: 127 Member
    I have the Ft4 and love it.
  • Murph1908
    Murph1908 Posts: 125 Member
    I bought the Polar H7 a few weeks back. Love it. It gives me the HR on my Loop as I am working out, and gives me calories burned when I sync the Loop to my computer. (H7 will sync to iPhone too).

    Calories seem accurate, as far as I can tell. This past week I ate back 80% of what it told me I burned, and I lost weight over that time.
  • crepes_
    crepes_ Posts: 583 Member
    Cardiac patient with an FT4 here. It's my absolute favorite. It's quite accurate, as far as calorie burn goes. It's easy to use, inexpensive in comparison to many, easy to set your weight as you go down in numbers, and it's waterproof so you can take it swimming if you'd like. If my FT4 were to be damaged for whatever reason, I would get the exact same one again without hesitation.
  • Manny0311
    Manny0311 Posts: 38 Member
    Thank you all for your help and advice.

    Will be buying mine today !!!

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