Heart Rate Monitors

mrswiley07
mrswiley07 Posts: 65 Member
edited September 29 in Fitness and Exercise
Can anymore suggest a good, but not so expensive heart rate monitor? Do I really have to spend $80 to $100 for one? Also, do I need to get one that comes with a chest strap?

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  • nosey_rosey
    nosey_rosey Posts: 380 Member
    Check on Ebay... I got a polar f6 with a chest strap(yes you need one) for 28 bucks!!! It is cute, pink, and does everything I need!!
  • Kolohe71
    Kolohe71 Posts: 613 Member
    The ones with the chest straps are widely regarded as much more accurate. Most people will recommend the Polar FT4 or FT7. You should be able to find an FT4 for under $100.
  • meanjeann
    meanjeann Posts: 40
    I have the same Polar F6. Best money you can spend. Yes - you need a chest strap.
  • carpar1
    carpar1 Posts: 211 Member
    Check out the Polar FT4 on amazon.com I think the most accurate hrm's come with chest strap......the chest strap that came with the FT4 is comfortable, I forget that I am wearing it.
  • SabrinaG1986
    SabrinaG1986 Posts: 135 Member
    I have a New Balance N4, it comes with a chest strap and I love it so much. It's pretty basic, but it works for what I use it for. I paid 89.99 but you can find them way cheaper online.
  • Phanessa917
    Phanessa917 Posts: 100 Member
    I havet he Polar FT7 & yes, chest strap. I think for women, it's nothing new as most of us are used to haivng a bra on our chest. :)
  • cathyAprice
    cathyAprice Posts: 81
    Polar is the most recommended but I bought a Timex on Amazon for $40...and yes, make sure you get one with a chest strap :happy:
  • misscfe
    misscfe Posts: 295 Member
    I am not sure how cheap you will find them but you will get much better results if you have the chest strap. Otherwise it will not be a consistent reading of your HR so the results wouldn't be as accurate.
  • ChristyP0303
    ChristyP0303 Posts: 212 Member
    Chest strap is a must. I bought one from Wal-mart for about $45.00. It was showing a crazy amount of calories burned! So I took it back and got the Polar F7. It was $100 at ****'s sporting goods. Much, MUCH more accurate.
  • Jami22
    Jami22 Posts: 253 Member
    I have the same Polar F6. Best money you can spend. Yes - you need a chest strap.


    Does this model calculate the calories burned automatically for you?
  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
    Yes you need one with a chest strap and Yes, you should be spending around 60-100 dollars for one.

    You get what you pay for with an HRM, and if you buy a cheap one now, you'll just be paying more in the long run to buy the one that you should have bought in the first place.

    I have the Polar FT7 which I bought for 79.99 off of drugstore.com. I like it a lot.. it's very easy to use and set up.
  • Bellyroll
    Bellyroll Posts: 316
    Its a good investment. A good one will be arounf that price. I bought one fo 70 bucks and it woks out petty good
  • nosey_rosey
    nosey_rosey Posts: 380 Member
    I have the same Polar F6. Best money you can spend. Yes - you need a chest strap.


    Does this model calculate the calories burned automatically for you?


    Yes it does =))
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