HRM Suggestions

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brookesready
brookesready Posts: 52 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I am looking to purchase an HRM and know nothing about them. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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  • fatboypup
    fatboypup Posts: 1,873 Member
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    im a fan of the polar brand
  • addman72
    addman72 Posts: 220
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    Hi , to get the most accurate reading you will need to get one with a chest strap. I have a Polar FT4 , which I like.

    There are a few threads around discussing the pro's and cons of various models. Try a search of HRM and you should come across them.
    Good luck
  • TiDinzeo
    TiDinzeo Posts: 309
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    I like the Polar brand as well. I use an FT4.
  • jamiesgotagun
    jamiesgotagun Posts: 670 Member
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    I have the Polar FT4 as well and love it!!!
  • amber_hanners
    amber_hanners Posts: 388 Member
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    i like my polar ft4
  • solpwr
    solpwr Posts: 1,039 Member
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    I have a Polar S710 which is now obsolete, comparable to Polar RS800CX.
    Many of them have bike computers integrated, also GPS and altitude. Some also have large memories to store interval data that you can download and analyze later.
    If you are training for an event or trying to seriously record your fitness level these features might be important.
    Check Garmin Forerunner line.
  • thkelly
    thkelly Posts: 469
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    I like the Polar brand as well. I use an FT4.

    this is what i have. it's a solid choice without too many bells and whistles.
  • milehighcritic
    milehighcritic Posts: 199
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    Link to previous discussion on MVP

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/201101-heart-rate-monitors
  • deannarey13
    deannarey13 Posts: 452
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    I have the Polar FT4 as well. I love it and definitely agree - you should get one with a chest strap for accuracy.
  • deannarey13
    deannarey13 Posts: 452
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    Also wanted to add - after researching and purchasing the wrong ones, I want to share that if you want one for the calorie burned information - you need to specifically look for that. Anything under about $80 only gives you your heart rate and will not include calories burned information. Just be careful when shopping. Be sure that specifically is listed as a fuction of the HRM. This is not an automatic feature on all HRM.
  • brookesready
    brookesready Posts: 52 Member
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    Also wanted to add - after researching and purchasing the wrong ones, I want to share that if you want one for the calorie burned information - you need to specifically look for that. Anything under about $80 only gives you your heart rate and will not include calories burned information. Just be careful when shopping. Be sure that specifically is listed as a fuction of the HRM. This is not an automatic feature on all HRM.

    Does the FT4 have calories burned? That seems to have the majority vote.
  • addman72
    addman72 Posts: 220
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    Also wanted to add - after researching and purchasing the wrong ones, I want to share that if you want one for the calorie burned information - you need to specifically look for that. Anything under about $80 only gives you your heart rate and will not include calories burned information. Just be careful when shopping. Be sure that specifically is listed as a fuction of the HRM. This is not an automatic feature on all HRM.

    Does the FT4 have calories burned? That seems to have the majority vote.

    Yes , it had cals burned , it also has max HR , average HR , tells you when you are in the In Zone for your HR
  • brookesready
    brookesready Posts: 52 Member
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    Thank you!!! :)
  • CatseyeHardcast
    CatseyeHardcast Posts: 224 Member
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    Another vote for Polar here too.
  • mandyschalk
    mandyschalk Posts: 93 Member
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    My husband and I have ft4 and Love them!! I believe that REI is still running a special that you can get 20% off one item. It bring it to like $74, really good deal!
  • brookesready
    brookesready Posts: 52 Member
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    Hi , to get the most accurate reading you will need to get one with a chest strap. I have a Polar FT4 , which I like.

    There are a few threads around discussing the pro's and cons of various models. Try a search of HRM and you should come across them.
    Good luck

    Does the FT4 come with a chest strap?
  • addman72
    addman72 Posts: 220
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    Hi , to get the most accurate reading you will need to get one with a chest strap. I have a Polar FT4 , which I like.

    There are a few threads around discussing the pro's and cons of various models. Try a search of HRM and you should come across them.
    Good luck

    Does the FT4 come with a chest strap?

    Yes
  • JJAdamstrom
    JJAdamstrom Posts: 6
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    I LOVE MY Polar!!

    Really User Friendly
  • deannarey13
    deannarey13 Posts: 452
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    Hi , to get the most accurate reading you will need to get one with a chest strap. I have a Polar FT4 , which I like.

    There are a few threads around discussing the pro's and cons of various models. Try a search of HRM and you should come across them.
    Good luck

    Does the FT4 come with a chest strap?

    Yes, to all of your questions about the FT4. This would be what I would recommend getting. Very user friendly and it has all the information you need. I paid $89 for it, so it's reasonably priced in comparison to many out there too. My opinion - best bang for the buck.
  • FlyEaglesGuy
    FlyEaglesGuy Posts: 436 Member
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    Love my polar FT7, i refuse to workout without it. I love to see those calories burned numbers keep rising and rising and rising !!!!

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