HRM

denisec26
denisec26 Posts: 199 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
so im in the market to buy a HRM. something good for a women, accurate and not more then 50-55 dollars.

i found a few things on amazon and such that seem good, but anyone have any suggestions? i rather just have a watch but if i should get one with a chest strap because they are just better, then i will do that but i have boobs, and a few reviews i have read on some say they arent good for women.

i dont need anything crazy, pretty much i wanna be able to put in my weight, gender, and height if i can- and have it track my heart rate for my entire work out and know how many calories i burned.

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  • deema79
    deema79 Posts: 108 Member
    I went with a New Balance N4 after researching a bit. Alot of people like the Polar brand, but you have to send them away to get the battery changed. I was able purchase mine at Target. Its set to my specifications also, which was important. One last thing it comes with a Chest strap that I seriously forget I have on (very comfy).
  • mislove68
    mislove68 Posts: 240 Member
    I bought mine on amazon. Sigma pc 9 womens. It also came with a bike mount which I liked. A chest strap is a must of it wont do you any good. The chest strap will give you continuous heart rate readings. So it could read it to high or to low whenever you STOP to push the button to see what your heart rate is at (just like on the machines). You also want it to count calories.

    I have boobs and was worried that the chest strap would be annoying but I dont even notice it. I will work out for 3 hours and drive home and forget its on an hour later.
  • rockabyesarojane
    rockabyesarojane Posts: 471 Member
    I would def suggest using one with a chest strap even if it costs a couple extra shells because they are supposed to be much more accurate. Also be sure to get one that is coded if you are working out in a gym b/c you want to avoid crosstalk with other heart rate monitors to be sure that your workout information is as accurate as possible.

    I have the Polar FTF4 but it was higher than the price range that you named. ($80)
  • Suzy12
    Suzy12 Posts: 284 Member
    I'm also interested in getting one. I hope a few more weigh in on what's best! Thanks for asking about this Denise.
  • mislove68
    mislove68 Posts: 240 Member
    My cousin also has a New balance N4 and said its awesome and got it at target. But i think it was $70.
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