Why using a HRM is so important!

ktanderson05
ktanderson05 Posts: 207 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
So last night I entered in for today that I was going to do 1hr on the elliptical and it said I burned 900+ calories, well today I decided to buy a HRM and I did my 1 hour exercise and I only burned 500 calories. So had I went off just what the site said I could be hurting my weight loss. I've heard numerous people say they are so happy they invested $ into a HRM, and I agree now. I'm hooked on it now, and I'm so thankful I invested $ into one.

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  • newcomba
    newcomba Posts: 19 Member
    So what kind did you get? I've been thinking about getting one, but don't want to spend too much money on it.
  • 1113cw
    1113cw Posts: 830 Member
    I, too want to know what you got!
    I've been looking at Body Bug, etc.. but not sure it's worth the investment!
  • mallorybriann
    mallorybriann Posts: 1,380 Member
    I also like it because it tells you when your heart rate is TOO high!
    I will neverrrr work out without mine :)
    I got the Polar FT4, it's my new love:happy:
    Best $80 I've ever spent.
    It's crazy to see how off the machines and MFP's estimates are!
  • skingszoo
    skingszoo Posts: 412 Member
    Yes I burn way less then what I was estimating. Im so glad I got mine. I got the Polar FT4.
  • Becky1971
    Becky1971 Posts: 960 Member
    I have thought about getting one for months now, and been strongly thinking about it lately. I just don't have a clue what to get.
  • Nigel99
    Nigel99 Posts: 498 Member
    My HRM has been a great investment. From what I saw early on in my exercises, I didn't think the calories burned total was very accurate just going off a database average. Being able to actually track what I've been burning (especially for different activities that have no/little calorie burn data online), was really helpful.
  • alecta337
    alecta337 Posts: 622 Member
    I got a Polar FT40, and i love it

    Be sure to get one with a chest strap
  • BrownEyedG1rl
    BrownEyedG1rl Posts: 625 Member
    I also like it because it tells you when your heart rate is TOO high!
    I will neverrrr work out without mine :)
    I got the Polar FT4, it's my new love:happy:
    Best $80 I've ever spent.
    It's crazy to see how off the machines and MFP's estimates are!

    I agree! I have the same one and I LOVE it!
  • ktanderson05
    ktanderson05 Posts: 207 Member
    I got the Polar F4 I think it is, it was $90 at Best Buy! Best $ I have ever spent! The only thing I didn't like was the chest strap being a little too tight, but as I lose weight it will get easier.
  • ktanderson05
    ktanderson05 Posts: 207 Member
    I got the Polar F4 I think it is, it was $90 at Best Buy! Best $ I have ever spent! The only thing I didn't like was the chest strap being a little too tight, but as I lose weight it will get easier.
  • jjclem07
    jjclem07 Posts: 127 Member
    I use Polar and love it! A little $$, but worth it. HRM go off how hard your heart is working and the calories are far more accurate then the site!
  • kcphilly
    kcphilly Posts: 71 Member
    I'm getting the Polar F4 hopefully tomorrow! I'm excited to use it for gym and for home workouts because those I really have no clue if I'm guessing right or not on what I'm burning.
  • mallorybriann
    mallorybriann Posts: 1,380 Member
    Get it girl LOL
    I LOVE tightening mine! :)
    I got the Polar F4 I think it is, it was $90 at Best Buy! Best $ I have ever spent! The only thing I didn't like was the chest strap being a little too tight, but as I lose weight it will get easier.
  • dengarrett
    dengarrett Posts: 367 Member
    Ok - I am a total geek - here is what I have:

    BodyBugg
    Polar FT7
    Recumbent bike has a heart monitor and calorie counter
    Treadmill has a heart monitor and calorie counter
    EA Sports Active 2 has a heart monitor and calorie counter

    I have not done any formal comparisons, but find that the FT7 and Bike tend to show the lowest.
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