Heart rate monitor = money well spent!

mamashatzie
mamashatzie Posts: 238 Member
edited October 1 in Fitness and Exercise
I finally spent the money to get a used Polar FT5 heart rate monitor. That sucker is FANTASTIC. I love getting my actual calories burned instead of estimating.

For example, this weekend I took my son on a long walk. MFP estimated the calories at 182, but I actually burned 312. It's great to have a definite number!

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  • greatdragon
    greatdragon Posts: 64
    HRM are still estimating its just a little more accurate then MFP or some of the machines but it is still an estimate.
  • ShannonMpls
    ShannonMpls Posts: 1,936 Member
    I love mine too. I like the calories estimate, but most importantly? I know how hard I'm working. I know when I'm slacking and when I'm giving it my all. If my heart rate isn't where I want it, I kick it up. I
  • Fochizzy
    Fochizzy Posts: 505 Member
    HRM are still estimating its just a little more accurate then MFP or some of the machines but it is still an estimate.

    Yes but it is by far the most accurate estimate you are going to get!
  • Nanadena
    Nanadena Posts: 739 Member
    I got mine in March and I have never regretted it! If nothing more, it tells me when I am not working hard enough.
  • AmazingStace
    AmazingStace Posts: 92 Member
    I can't wait to get mine! Next week!!! Happy Birthday to me!
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    Ive got a Suunto HRM that has been great for helping me identify "exertion zones"... I know what heart rate I can maintain for how long... been a great training tool.
  • mamashatzie
    mamashatzie Posts: 238 Member
    I got mine in March and I have never regretted it! If nothing more, it tells me when I am not working hard enough.

    Yes very true. Mine beeps at me when I'm below my target HR. Makes me work harder to get above the target.
  • Sugar_Dumpling
    Sugar_Dumpling Posts: 50 Member
    Ive got a Suunto HRM that has been great for helping me identify "exertion zones"... I know what heart rate I can maintain for how long... been a great training tool.

    I've got a suunto too, it's definitely the the bees knees. It's a little pricier than some but its the best money I've spent :)
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