I Need A Good Affordable Heart Rate Monitor! Pleassse

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cruise160
cruise160 Posts: 55
in Fitness and Exercise
LOL. Sooo Im in search of a good heart rate monitor and cal counter that isnt going to cost a ALOT of $$$. Any suggestions?????

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  • alibaba0310
    alibaba0310 Posts: 94
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    i'm looking for the same thing! help please!
  • BrookeEspinosa
    BrookeEspinosa Posts: 92
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    I got one at walmart last nite for 30.00. I used it this morning, and its pretty easy to use. I just hope its accurate. Its called sportline s7.
  • ccbloom1
    ccbloom1 Posts: 82 Member
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    Polar F6!
  • pyroxian
    pyroxian Posts: 99
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    Consider this blog mandatory reading before you buy an HRM.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Azdak/view/the-real-facts-about-hrms-and-calories-what-you-need-to-know-before-purchasing-an-hrm-or-using-one-21472

    It's a good read, well worth the effort.
    I'm of the opinion that in general you get what you pay for with an HRM - unless the unit can be programmed with your resting HR, your age, weight and gender, as well as your aerobic capacity (V02Max), it's not going to be a very accurate estimate.
  • jmijaressf
    jmijaressf Posts: 215
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    I second the use of a Polar! Those HRMs for the best and I've been using them for years.
  • mescla
    mescla Posts: 56
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    I just took back the sportline duo 1010 and now have the polar f4.. definiately different in cal counting.. but easier to operate..
  • gailygail99
    gailygail99 Posts: 582 Member
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    i use the New Balance Fit. It dos not have a chest strap which eveyone will tell you is necessary. i dont agree. When i am on the treadmill, which is what i normally exercise on, i take my own HR every 3mins or around there. the more readings the more accurate, i assume. It was $60 @ Target and I love it.
  • Luvlex4
    Luvlex4 Posts: 6 Member
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    pyroxian

    Thanks for posting that link. I am new to these things and just bought a HRM w/strap. For me, working out has always been fun and a stress relieve, now I want to see how I can get thru my plateau. I am pretty sure it's due to my calorie intake (not enough) and not knowing how many calories I burn during my workouts. I'll see where this HRM goes and hopefully I won't have to return it. I just posted a message about mine today.

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