Heart Rate Monitors

ilovelucy1026
ilovelucy1026 Posts: 26
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
First, let me apologize if this topic has been talked about before. I'm new and didn't see it at a quick glance. I've heard so much talk about heart rate monitors that I think I'm going to get one. They are all over the price range. Suggestions? What should I be looking for? Thanks!
Gale

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  • juliapurpletoes
    juliapurpletoes Posts: 951 Member
    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


    you might want to read through this blog. he explains alot about them!
  • aimeeturner
    aimeeturner Posts: 225 Member
    My suggestion is a Polar brand...pretty much any of them will be fine. I have a FT7. They will come with a chest strap. I absolutely love mine.
  • lmr9
    lmr9 Posts: 628 Member
    My suggestion is a Polar brand...pretty much any of them will be fine. I have a FT7. They will come with a chest strap. I absolutely love mine.

    I also have the Polar FT7 and love it. I think Polar is the best brand, but as far as models go - go to Polar's website and you can compare the features and prices of each model and get one that fits your needs and budget. You won't regret getting a HRM...it's really the only way to know how many calories you burn...
  • CoraGregoryCPA
    CoraGregoryCPA Posts: 1,087 Member
    I have an FT7 too! I like it. You have to spend some time figuring it out. They have an online program too and you can complete challenges with other polar users. That's my favorite thing about it. FT7 is basic.. it counts calories & monitors heart rate. Mine was $170 and then you have to buy the weblink ($60) to upload your data to the internet in order to compete in challenges. It took me a year before I broke down and bought the weblink. You can manually enter your data online, but you can't compete in challenges without the Weblink. There are more advanced heart rate monitors that will track distance and can plan a workout plan for you in the monitor. Check 'em out online. I think the Ft7 is a great starting monitor from Polar.
  • otr12
    otr12 Posts: 632 Member
    Another vote for Polar. I also have the FT7 and love it.

    Don't bother getting a cheap one that doesn't have a chest strap. You'll just upgrade to one that does, so if your intention is to save money that wont work.
  • goron59
    goron59 Posts: 890 Member
    I have a Polar FT40 and it's great. The only thing I don't like about Polar is that they use an old skool radio technology to transfer HR info from the strap to the watch so you can't use it with ANT+ devices.

    Eg, I'd love to be able to connect an HRM up with my iPhone directly and so use it with endomondo.com, but apart from that, it's a pretty good tool.
  • ilovelucy1026
    ilovelucy1026 Posts: 26
    Thanks everyone! You gave me a good place to start!
  • cornerofgreystreet
    cornerofgreystreet Posts: 180 Member
    Another vote for the FT7, but do not pay $170 for it!! You can get them cheaper on Amazon. Good luck.
  • rmartin72
    rmartin72 Posts: 1,085 Member
    I was looking at the Ft7 yesterday. This is really good information. I am not sure what to get at the moment, still looking at different HRM.
  • imustbegood
    imustbegood Posts: 228 Member
    Im still unsure what to get - I am looking at FT7 or FA20 ?
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