Best HRM to track calories burned?
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I like my Garmin Forerunner 110 but it's best for running. Sometimes calorie count is inconsistent but I cross check it here and on ShapeSense's calculator.
Do you find the calorie thing on here to be accurate? I think it's total bollocks because it's based on formulas.
Also the nutrient values on this site stink. The calories this site says you consume are wayyyyy wrong.
HRMs don't use anything but a formula as well. All calorie count calculators are estimations and use formulas do they not?
This
OP - a great post to help answer questions
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Azdak/view/the-real-facts-about-hrms-and-calories-what-you-need-to-know-before-purchasing-an-hrm-or-using-one-214720 -
yeah. They all do, none account for intangibles, so they can be used to get a ballpark figure. I record calories burned as a measure of what I did the day...nothing else.0
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I have the Polar FT4 which tracks calories burned. I love it but it's also my first and only HRM I have ever used - I would recommend it!0
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The Polar FT7 is $71 and the FT4 is $63 on amazon. The price difference is so minimal. You can compare on Polar I know, but is there any reason someone bought the FT7 instead of the FT4? Is there much more that the FT7 offers?0
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HRMs don't use anything but a formula as well. All calorie count calculators are estimations and use formulas do they not?
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Actually, the more advanced models use much more refined data to measure energy expenditure. The upper end Polars base their calculations on your RMR, combined with your HR to give a highly accurate measurement.0 -
Just got a really cool one at Walmart for $29. It has day/date/time/calendar, heart rate, cals burned, exercise timer, personal profile and chronograph. Very easy to program too (thank goodness cause I'm tech challenged).
They also had pretty expensive ones as well, but they all pretty much tracked the same stats.
Is it the type you wear across your chest? My doctor had said those are the best. I am looking to get one too.0 -
Bump to read later on at gym0
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I use a polar loop (a fitness band) which tracks steps and calories burned. I pair it with a chest strap HRM during workouts. I love it/them!0
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Thanks for that! Very helpful.0 -
What do you think of the Polar FT60? Just looking at the reviews on it now.0
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i have the polar ft7 I LOVE IT!!!0
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Polar FT4. Reasonably priced, does exactly what you want. Worked like a dream for me.0
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I really was just interested in being able to track calories burned in regards to my heart rate. It was a toss up between the polar FT4 & FT7. I ended up getting the FT4 because the green colored one. I also looked at the FT60 but it just had more features that I don't think I would've used. Used mine for the first time yesterday and was happy with it. I would recommend buying from amazon instead of the Polar site. Much better price0
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