Owners of the Polar FT4 heart rate monitor

xMissy6x
xMissy6x Posts: 347 Member
edited September 24 in Health and Weight Loss
Ive done so much research im going cross eyed! It seems majority of people on here recommed the polar FT4. I was reading some reviews on amazon that concerned me. This in particular:

"The main CON is that it does not give a reading of the calories you burn on the same screen that displays your heart rate, and can not access that number until the end of your workout session. Big disadvantage if you want to quit your work out once you reach a certain number of calories burned instead of just the amount of time you work out."

I find often at the end of the day ive gone over my calories so i exercise on my treadmil (which im not sure is very accurate) until i have burn off enough. Has anyone had this problem with the FT4 or is there a way and the person didnt know how to check it?

Thanks everyone:)

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  • johnthefatman
    johnthefatman Posts: 205
    That comment is wrong - simple as that. They need to RTFM
  • bullmastifflover
    bullmastifflover Posts: 128 Member
    That comment is not true. There is a button on the top right that you can press anytime during your workout and it will show you how many calories you are burning. As a matter of fact you can keep it there and see that number the entire time if you choose.
  • T0M0
    T0M0 Posts: 250 Member
    That comment is wrong - simple as that. They need to RTFM


    RTFM - made me chuckle :)
  • FemininGuns
    FemininGuns Posts: 605 Member
    I use my FT4 all the time!

    You can scroll through time and calories - it just takes a second. So the info on being able to know you cals when you reach them isn't true :)

    I love mine, don't know how I've been training without it really!!
  • xMissy6x
    xMissy6x Posts: 347 Member
    thanks for your comments. lol to --> RTFM. haha. its weird becuase there was actually 3 people who made that same sort of comment.
  • strandedeyes
    strandedeyes Posts: 392 Member
    The screen that shows the cal reading is different from the heart rate screen....i will say that BUT its not hard to go back and forth honestly. Its just the hit of one button....at anytime you want....

    I usually leave it on that screen and when I end my workout (at anytime I like), it will give me all my readings...even the length of my workout, total cals...

    My FT4 is fabulous :)
  • xMissy6x
    xMissy6x Posts: 347 Member
    okay youve all convinced me, i want one haha. I was just looking at the australian official site and it doesnt have amazon as an authorised dealer and so you dont get the warranty. Its hard cos its so much cheaper off there!
  • T0M0
    T0M0 Posts: 250 Member
    Talking about heart rate monitors would anyone recommend using a strapless HRM. I've been looking at a few on the net but are they as accurate?
  • xMissy6x
    xMissy6x Posts: 347 Member
    From what ive read, no. Most comments i read were that they tend to over estimate. But ive never owned one so im not sure. I just bought the polar, cant wait for it to arrive :)
  • T0M0
    T0M0 Posts: 250 Member
    Yeah i'm looking at the FT4 or the FT7.

    Have you ordered from a UK site? There seems to be quite a differnece in prices on differnet sites.
  • mommy2josh
    mommy2josh Posts: 21
    I'm pretty sure this is the HRM i have, once i start working out, i scroll down til i get to the part that has your HR and Cals burned, on the same screen, and i keep it up the whole workout without having to push any buttons.
  • MissTomGettingThin
    MissTomGettingThin Posts: 776 Member
    you don't even need to use your other hand!
    Hold the watch by your transmitter and it changes momentarilly for you to see the heart rate/cals burned.
    I love mine. :O)
  • Nigel99
    Nigel99 Posts: 498 Member
    thanks for your comments. lol to --> RTFM. haha. its weird becuase there was actually 3 people who made that same sort of comment.

    I think that is one of those things that one or two people say, then others keep reading it and start posting it as gospel themselves. Eventually you have a bunch of people making completely incorrect statements about something.

    It is so easy to switch between workout time, heart rate, and calories with the FT4. Highly recommended, and well worth the money I spent to make the purchase.
  • Happy_JoJo
    Happy_JoJo Posts: 49 Member
    I got mine at Olympia sports, but I also know they sell them at Best Buy, and Sports Authority, and ****'s sporting goods... prices all the same. Just an FYI...I love mine too!
  • johnthefatman
    johnthefatman Posts: 205
    I got mine from good old Amazon.co.uk about £55 - which as far as I can see is about as cheap as you get and you can get free delivery too - most places are about £75
  • GremlinJenny
    GremlinJenny Posts: 151
    Yeah i'm looking at the FT4 or the FT7.
    i have the FT4 and LOVE it. I didn't go with the FT7 because you cannot change the battery yourself , you're supposed to mail it in. Bizarre.

    As everyone pointed out, the review comment is incorrect. Took me a moment to understand RTFM. LOL!!!!! hahahaha.....
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