Heart rate monitor

wchamberlain
wchamberlain Posts: 4 Member
edited November 8 in Fitness and Exercise
Looking for good heart rate monitor. Any suggestions?

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  • MeganDominique
    MeganDominique Posts: 229 Member
    You want one with a chest strap, really the only way to track it properly. My personal favorite is the Polar FT4, theres an FT6 but a lot of extra features not what I need it for. Its pricey as most are but if you hit amazon on a sale day *ahem black Friday/cyber Monday* youll get a decent deal :)
  • wchamberlain
    wchamberlain Posts: 4 Member
    Thanks, there are so many I didn't know where to start.
  • ephiemarie
    ephiemarie Posts: 264 Member
    I have the Sportline Elite Cardio 660 (Walmart, $58). I've owned it for a year and have been pleased with it.
  • SnuggleSmacks
    SnuggleSmacks Posts: 3,731 Member
    edited November 2014
    I have a Zephyr, which is JUST a strap, which connects by bluetooth to several different apps on my phone. I take my phone with me anyway at the gym or walking/jogging/biking/hiking for the music and gps tracking, and I would much rather hear my heart rate at intervals through my earbuds than to have to constantly take my eyes off what I'm doing to look down at a watch.
  • Loulett70
    Loulett70 Posts: 4 Member
    I use a Polar F7, and love it. The only disadvantage is that the display is a little light and sometimes hard to see. Good prices on Amazon.com.
  • MeanderingMammal
    MeanderingMammal Posts: 7,866 Member
    wchamberlain wrote: »
    Looking for good heart rate monitor. Any suggestions?

    What do you intend to use it for and what sort of training do you do?
  • SwindonJogger
    SwindonJogger Posts: 325 Member
    I like the mio alpha which is a wrist heart rate monitor and has the same accuracy as the chest strap but is far more comfortable. It still needs a receiver for the heart rate such as a smartphone or bluetooth2 device. It is compatible with my garmin running watch which is great.
  • rhileyschubbygranny
    rhileyschubbygranny Posts: 145 Member
    I love my Polat P4
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