Polar FS1----good enough?

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reagansmom05
reagansmom05 Posts: 70
in Fitness and Exercise
i just picked up the polar fs1 at target on clearance for $30, it has both the watch and chest strap. i can't justify spending the price for the higher up models, so will this one be good enough? i think i want one more out of curiosity and to have a closer idea of what i'm burning. i'm not currently trying to lose weight, but maintain and tone.
thanks for any input, i haven't opened it yet but if it's worth the $30 [was 60] then i'd like to try it tomorrow for my ripped in 30 video :D.
Thanks!

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  • Jill_newimprovedversion
    Jill_newimprovedversion Posts: 988 Member
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    I'm sure others will answer this w/ their own personal reviews, but Amazon lists it and there's several 5 STAR reviews from the consumers who've purchased them from there...if that's any help?

    http://www.bing.com/shopping/fs1-heart-rate-monitor/reviews/2B1FA399BC6139F5FBAF?q=Polar+FS1+Reviews&lpq=Polar FS1 Reviews&FORM=HURE
  • babygurl48
    babygurl48 Posts: 1,236 Member
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    I have the Polar Ft4 and I love it! I'm thinking that if you only want to know how many calories u are burning during a cardio workout, it should be ok.
  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
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    The Polar FS1 dosen't count calories.. all it's going to do is show you your heart rate. To count calories, you need either the FT4 or the FT7..and I hate to say it, but stop being cheap! You want one that has a calorie counter, then your going to need to shell out the cash for one.. honestly, the Polar FT4 is on amazon for only 30 more dollars then what you paid.. I think it's retailing at 63 with free shipping.
  • reagansmom05
    reagansmom05 Posts: 70
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    WOW! thanks so much!! i see now that it doesn't have cal count, just heart rate! guess i'll be returning it :) my husband saw it on the counter and semi-flipped out about me even spending $30 on it lol.
  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
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    WOW! thanks so much!! i see now that it doesn't have cal count, just heart rate! guess i'll be returning it :) my husband saw it on the counter and semi-flipped out about me even spending $30 on it lol.

    Lol, I'd tell hubby to stuff it. If your honestly more into maintaining, I wouldn't worry about the calorie burn as much.

    Plus if you invest in a quality one now and take good care of it, they will last for ages.

    I've had my FT7 since march with no problems what so ever.

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