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    Calorie counters

    Posts: 72
    edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
    Do you prefer the calorie counter you wear on your arm or are you just as happy with the one you wear on your belt? I have the one you wear on your belt but I do not think I am getting a true calorie count. I am thinking about getting the one you wear on your arm. Any advise on which I should go with? Or advise on one being better then another?

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    • Posts: 643 Member
      Are you talking about a BodyMedia type device?
    • Posts: 274
      I've tried the Body Bugg and was doing really well wearing it. I read that some people broke out from the chemical that is in it and touches your skin all day. I was worried I would break out but that didn't happen. Instead it looked like it burned my arm. It was hurting my arm so i took it off and found a burn like mark on my arm. It healed after several days but I never tried the Body Bugg again. But it did help and it does work.
    • Posts: 72
      Are you talking about a BodyMedia type device?

      I'm talking about something that will do heart rate and count calories too. Not real sure. I have glanced at them in the store but not really looked at them and was not sure about any of them. I saw one like a watch but did not really know what it did. Then I saw one that goes around your arm. (figured that was like the ones they use on biggest looser or something)
    • Posts: 65
      I have a Polar FT7, I LOVE it!
    • Posts: 65
      I have a Polar FT7, I LOVE it!
    • Posts: 72
      I have a Polar FT7, I LOVE it!

      Is that one that goes around you arm? What all does it do. I am not sure about any of them so I need some kind of idea what I should look for in one. And if you do not mind, why do you love it? what is so special about it?
    • Posts: 72
      Never mind, I looked it up. Thanks!!
    • Posts: 643 Member
      If you want one to wear all the time go with BodyMedia (haven't tried it but many people swear by it). It is similar to a BodyBugg. If it's only for exercise get a heart rate monitor (HRM). The best and most accurate ones have a chest strap and a watch. I prefer the idea of a HRM. Buy a quality one. They last longer. My Polar and Garmin have both lasted for many years. I had a Timex and after a year it was dead.

      Good luck.
    • Posts: 4,868 Member
      The one that you wear around you're arm is a Bodybugg(or Body Media Fit). Those can be worn all the time, and generally have a monthly fee in order to use to them, I believe.

      An HRM you wear a watch around your wrist, with a strap around your chest. It's imperative that if you go the HRM route, that you have a chest strap. Otherwise the calorie count won't be accurate.

      I personally have the Polar FT7 too, and I really like it. Easy to use/set up and the chest strap is really comfortable.
    • Posts: 72
      Thanks you all! Your info helps!!
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