want to get a HRM but have no clue what to get HELP!!!

I have a Timex one that I got on Amazon. Whatever you decide on, I'd recommend gettig one that comes with a chest strap. They seem to be more accurate than the watch only ones.

Whatever you get, get one with a chest strap. The ones that are just watches pale in comparison!

I have a Polar FT7 which I LOVE!

Not designed to be worn all day.

Best HRM out there is made by Polar and comes with a chest strap. The chest strap is the most accurate reading of heart rate when you workout. Cheapest place to buy them is Amazon.com

I have a Timex one that has a chest strap and tracks calories burned and you can get it on Amazon for about $40...works great and the price is fantastic!

I have the Polar FT4- just make sure you get one with a chest strap and you should wear it when you work out. I don't wear it all day just when working out, or out for a walk.

This is the most comprehensive explanation of various HRM types and what you get for the money: 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

I just bought the Polar FT4 this past Saturday and have been using it for my workouts this week. I used to use a HRM that was just a watch - after using both I highly recommend spending a bit more money and getting a model with the chest strap.

The FT4 costs about $80-100 depending on where you look and tracks calories burned, your target heart rate zone, current heart rate (obviously), and your highest HR during your workout. It also keeps track of your last 10 workouts. I've found it EXTREMELY helpful when I am doing strength training - I never knew how many calories I was burning. Also , I tend to vary my workouts so this is a good gauge of which ones really get your body going. Another neat feature is that the new treadmills/ellipticals at my gym have a polar monitor built in and will display your heart rate from your device! I discovered that little feature yesterday - very cool.

The FT7 is nicer as it allows you to upload workout data to Polar's website (and keeps a longer history), but it requires a separate link device to do this which is sold separately. If you're just starting out - go for the FT4. I can't comment on other brands, but from what I understand, Polar is the way to go.

I heard great things about Polar so that's what I ended up buying and I couldn't be happier with it. Its the Polar FT60, and its purple (a huge plus for me, LOL). It has so many features on it and its wonderfulllll. I couldn't imagine ever working out without it. They usually sell for $200 and up, but I found one on eBay for $185 and free shipping from a lady who sells Polar HRM's. Brand new in the box. If you are at all interested, let me know and I'll give you her seller name and you can look her up. She had a bunch of different Polar HRM's and 100% feedback. And she will help you pick one out before you buy it and she will also help you work it after you buy it. She is super friendly!

Hope I could help you!

The one I bought I got at Target. It is a New Balance N4 Model and cost $69.99. You program it with your age and heigth, Male or Female etc. It comes with a chest strap that you wear under your clothes right where your bra passes at, and it also comes with the watch. Then when you get ready to exercise or at any time you want to you can set the watch to HRM and start it calculating when you finish you can save the exercise or activity. WHen you look at the data it will tell you how long you were active, how many calories burned, the percent fat burned, the maximum heart rate and the average heart rate. It is something that you can wear all day if you want to. I got mine about 6 weeks ago and I absolutely LOOVVVEEEE it, it is the best thing I ever bought for myself to help me along with fitness.

i am having the same problem~ and i dont want a crappy one but i dont want to spen an arm and a leg..what to do what to do