HRM or Pedometer

annielarson
annielarson Posts: 20 Member
edited September 30 in Fitness and Exercise
I'm looking into buying either a HRM or Pedometer to track my calories/ exercise throughout the day. Does anyone recommend a specific brand or where to buy one?

I've been reading that gym machines tend to overestimate calories burned and I really want to get an accurate reading. I'm also looking into purchasing 30 day shred, which I wont know the calories burned without using something.

Thanks!

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  • LindseyDD
    LindseyDD Posts: 160 Member
    HRM all the way! I have a Polar HT7 and I LOVE IT!! It tracks my calorie burn and I was suprised to see the difference in my workouts - I work harder because I want to see a big calorie burn at the end of my workouts!
  • jhardenbergh
    jhardenbergh Posts: 1,035 Member
    definately go with the HRM, they are alot more accurate, I had a New Balance one that did both, it was accurate on the pedometer, but the heart rate monitor wasn't all that accurate as soon as I bought one with a chest strap I dumped the NB one with pedometer.
  • CeejayGee
    CeejayGee Posts: 299 Member
    A pedometer tells you steps...the HRM will tell you calories. Polar is a good brand, but they're expensive. Get one with a chest strap, whatever you do.

    FYI, though, I got a HRM and find that the MFP estimates are pretty accurate. Just a little off...
  • rikisue206
    rikisue206 Posts: 99 Member
    I have had my HRM about a month and love it!! I go the New Balance N4. When I walk or run I use both a HRM and Pedometer. I have an app on my phone for the Pedometer. I also see a lot of people on here reommend the Polar HRM.
  • mea9
    mea9 Posts: 561 Member
    I have an Omron Pedometer (the one that hooks up to the computer) and I really like it. It doesn't matter for me really how accurate it is. I just care that it is consistant so I can see improvement. I walk out for 30 minutes and walk back. As I get better, I get more steps and go farther. I used to count houses and that worked too:-)
  • Jade_Butterfly
    Jade_Butterfly Posts: 2,963 Member
    Hands down HRM. . .This is going to be the most accurate. .. Just make sure that you get one with a chest strap. . Most people are going to tell you Polar is the best. . .

    And from what I have seen that is what most people have and are happy with. . . It depends on what is in your budget. .. I got a Sportline at Walmart for about 47dollars. . and I absolutely love it. . .

    Wish you luck. . in your fitness journey.:smile:
  • LisaMariaCallow
    LisaMariaCallow Posts: 170
    I'm a big fan of pedometers...I wear mine every day. I broke my foot 2 months ago & can't do lower body/cardio until later this week :grumble: so I wear my pedometer to track my calories burned/miles/steps. I got a moderate priced one at a sporting goods store; I like it better than the cheapo ones at WalMart/Target. Give one a try! :smile:
  • Wolfena
    Wolfena Posts: 1,570 Member
    A pedometer tells you steps...the HRM will tell you calories. Polar is a good brand, but they're expensive. Get one with a chest strap, whatever you do.

    FYI, though, I got a HRM and find that the MFP estimates are pretty accurate. Just a little off...

    I like this answer.... she stole my words!
    :wink:
  • annielarson
    annielarson Posts: 20 Member
    Thank you for all the helpful advice! Excited to purchase one :)
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