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    Ladies - what's a good HRM

    Posts: 2,338 Member
    edited October 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
    WIll probably go for a Polar but what is a good model? Want one that does HR (obviously!!), and calories burned, and ideally one I can use for swimming.

    Is there any major advantage of chest ones over watches, as I would prefer a watch, and one thats not tooooo chunky looking.

    What models do people have now and like??

    Thanks!

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    • Posts: 400 Member
      I'm using the Polar FT4. It's water resistant, can be used for swimming it does suggest that you not push the buttons on the watch while the watch is submerged. Anyhow, I haven't had any problems with it except for the other day when apparently I hadn't been placing it correctly on my chest therefore giving me a false reading. It shows calories burned, minutes worked out, and you can set a heart rate zone you want to stay within while working out.
    • Posts: 1,337 Member
      I also have the ft4 I adore it =] but do remember like the previous poster said don't press the buttons in the water!
    • Posts: 4,868 Member
      All the Polars that have a chest strap, also come with a watch.

      I have a Polar FT7... can be used to water. I like it a lot because it's easy to use/set up.
    • Posts: 6,294 Member
      Another FT4 user here. Amazon has the best prices on them.
    • Posts: 1
      I got a Polar FT4 two days ago, still getting the hang of it but I love it - It doubles as a normal watch too and looks so cool in the bronze nude colouring ; )
    • Posts: 11 Member
      I have a Mio Petite that has no chest strap, and the face of the watch comes out so you can change out the band for different colors.
      It works great outside of the water, but I have a hard time getting a reading while I'm in the pool.
      Normally when I swim, I just use it as a timer or lap timer and then measure my heart rate a couple of times. Once you've had it for a while, you can estimate the calories burned pretty accurately.
      I bought it new on eBay for about $30, a steal! If you shop around you can get some really nice deals.
      Love it:]
    • Posts: 107 Member
      I have the Polar FT4 and LOVE it!! It wasn't all that expensive either Once you get one, you won't regret it :-)
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