Im purchasing a HRM / Need feedback ASAP :o)

Cherilea
Cherilea Posts: 1,118 Member
edited September 28 in Fitness and Exercise
Im very excited, but I want to hear from you all if it's a good one. This is what Im thinking about getting....Polar FT7M Heart Rate Monitor - Black/ Silver . It's on sale for $99.99...I wish it came in a "girlie" color, but I like silver and black too! lol Oh, and it comes with a chest strap as well.

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  • DaniJeanine
    DaniJeanine Posts: 473 Member
    I have a ProForm HRM from Walmart. I forget the exact model number, but it's the only one they sell that comes with a chest strap. It was $50.00 and it works excellent :-)
  • tmthorn0927
    tmthorn0927 Posts: 155 Member
    Check everywhere for the best deal!!!!!!! I got the same one in pink color for less than $99.99. I bought it on Ebay or Amazon. Enjoy!
  • javaruck
    javaruck Posts: 47 Member
    You can't go wrong with Polar. Very reliable based upon my experience. I've since switched to a Garmin since I run and like the GPS but if you don't need GPS, I still prefer Polar's heart rate and calorie calculation features.
  • happinessblossoms
    happinessblossoms Posts: 375 Member
    I have a Polar FT4 and I love it!
  • misscfe
    misscfe Posts: 295 Member
    I use to have a polar and it worked well but I recently had to get a new one cause the polar stopped working properly. I am sure just because it was over 3 years old and they wear out. I now have a Timex. The only reason I went with the Timex is cause it did more stuff and was $99.95 while the polar was $109.95. I love my timex cause it is not so bulky like the polar. Polars are very good though too.
  • NicolCook
    NicolCook Posts: 489 Member
    I have a Polar FT4 and I love it!


    Same here!!
  • dhemler1
    dhemler1 Posts: 1 Member
    I just bought the FT7 and have used it a couple times. Love it! Am looking forward to seeing how many calories I use in HipHop tonight. In my mind I know its got to be thousands!! :) But will see the actual # tonight. Will let you know. But I definitely would recommend it.
  • Cherilea
    Cherilea Posts: 1,118 Member
    You can't go wrong with Polar. Very reliable based upon my experience. I've since switched to a Garmin since I run and like the GPS but if you don't need GPS, I still prefer Polar's heart rate and calorie calculation features.

    No, I don't need a GPS, although I can get lost just walking off of the front porch! :wink:
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    Im very excited, but I want to hear from you all if it's a good one. This is what Im thinking about getting....Polar FT7M Heart Rate Monitor - Black/ Silver . It's on sale for $99.99...I wish it came in a "girlie" color, but I like silver and black too! lol Oh, and it comes with a chest strap as well.

    The M next to the FT7 stands for Male, it is the man's version of the HRM. The only real difference is the size and colour, the man's one is slightly larger.
  • kklemencic
    kklemencic Posts: 45
    I have the Polar FT40 and love it found it on heartratemonitorsusa.com at a good price and also found a coupon to get extra off! And got free shipping! Take a look at the site you might get a good deal and the 40 comes in white if you like white.
  • Butterflygalmel
    Butterflygalmel Posts: 10
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  • Cherilea
    Cherilea Posts: 1,118 Member
    THANK YOU, THANK YOU for all of your quick responses!!! I went ahead and ordered it and will be stalking the mailman, or UPS man, until it arrives!! :smile:
  • Cherilea
    Cherilea Posts: 1,118 Member
    The M next to the FT7 stands for Male, it is the man's version of the HRM. The only real difference is the size and colour, the man's one is slightly larger.

    Oh sheesh, is that what the M stood for? There are days where I just have to laugh at myself...guess Im the new owner of a macho HRM then!! I suppose it's not a big deal as long as it reads the same way. Probably not worth the hassle of trying to cancel the order.
  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
    The M next to the FT7 stands for Male, it is the man's version of the HRM. The only real difference is the size and colour, the man's one is slightly larger.

    Oh sheesh, is that what the M stood for? There are days where I just have to laugh at myself...guess Im the new owner of a macho HRM then!! I suppose it's not a big deal as long as it reads the same way. Probably not worth the hassle of trying to cancel the order.

    You'll be fine.. When you set it up it will ask for height, weight, age and sex.. so you can specify that your a female and not a guy :) The strap may be a bit larger as with the watch size but both are adjustable so it shouldn't be too awful.

    I have a Polar FT7 in black/gold and I love it!
  • hill2302
    hill2302 Posts: 139 Member
    Love my Polar FT4 which I got several weeks ago. Very comfortable and accurate.

    Got mine off Amazon for under $80. Couldn't recommend it more.
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