Best HRM???

JaenaM
JaenaM Posts: 251 Member
edited October 2 in Health and Weight Loss
I want a HRM....which one should I get?

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  • JaenaM
    JaenaM Posts: 251 Member
    Oh and where do I get it?
  • shrek1970uk
    shrek1970uk Posts: 83 Member
    My DH bought me a Polar FT7 - this includes the chest strap :-)
  • Nikki_is_Knotty
    Nikki_is_Knotty Posts: 248 Member
    I just bought a Polar FT4 today and it has a chest strap as well! I bought mine at a local sporting goods store.
  • nikkizmom1962
    nikkizmom1962 Posts: 93 Member
    I have the FT4 Polar with chest strap works really good I got mine off ebay. I also use the fitbit and absolutely love it! sooooo easy to work, use, and follow:) great site with the fitbit too similar to MYF so for me i choose to use both...........
  • babygurl48
    babygurl48 Posts: 1,237 Member
    I just bought a Polar FT4 today and it has a chest strap as well! I bought mine at a local sporting goods store.

    same here
  • emd0019
    emd0019 Posts: 179 Member
    I got a Polar FT7 from www.heartratewatchcompany.com and I absolutely love it. The readings are consistant and I love all of the features of the watch! I got the guys version because I liked the colors better and the watch face looks fine on my wrist. I weigh 149 and have thin wrists so it should look good on almost everybody.
  • Nic620
    Nic620 Posts: 553 Member
    Funny you posted this topic.... I asked my hubby to pick me up one today. Its Polar something. We'll see what model he brings home thou lol.
  • kyle4jem
    kyle4jem Posts: 1,400 Member
    Do a search on the Message Boards... there's a wealth of info out there on all makes.

    Polar and Garmin are certainly the favouites. Get one with a chest-strap as these monitor heart rate constantly. They are not at all uncomfortable, even if you are as big as me 48" chest.

    You pretty much get what you pay for and you have to decided what you want out of an HRM.

    I have a Polar FT4. I bout it via Amazon in the UK and it was a realtively cheap model (£55... there are some HRMs that cost up to £400). It notes the time that I've exercised, the avHr and max HR and gives me a calulation of Calories burned. And that's really all I wanted. I cycle a lot so have a trip computer for the bike too that lets me work out speed and distance.
  • phatsoslim
    phatsoslim Posts: 257 Member
    I have a Suunto M4 and I love it! check out the website www.suunto.com. There is a calculator on the site to help select one that is right for your needs. It will probably tell you where you can purchase them too. www.mec.ca has them online
  • kennethmgreen
    kennethmgreen Posts: 1,759 Member
    Lots and lots and lots of threads on this very subject.

    Here is a sampling obtained by typing "HRM" into the Search bar:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/344154-anyone-out-there-lost-weight-without-a-polar-hrm

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/345496-p90x-and-hrm

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/345452-exerspy-hrm

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/344937-hrm-vs-fitbit

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/344836-hrm-question

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/344792-hrm-accuracy-challenge
  • finchase
    finchase Posts: 174
    I just got a Polar FT7 a couple of days ago. I ordered it from Amazon since it had the best price that I found. So far I like it. It's very easy to use, and only took a few minutes to set up. The strap is not uncomfortable, especially since as a female, I'm used to having something strapped around my chest. I think Polar actually has a bra now that you can buy that takes the place of the strap, but I felt that was a little too extreme for a beginner like me! :)
  • JaenaM
    JaenaM Posts: 251 Member
    thanks guys I bought the Polar FT7 and set it up; planning on starting Shred tonight so we will see how it works.
  • adross3
    adross3 Posts: 606 Member
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    I now know : (based on average)
    each exercise calorie burn for later reference.
    how many calories I burn between each meal.
    how many calories I burn on a sit on my *kitten* day.
    how many calories I burn in my sleep.
    my calorie burn based upon my activities.

    There is only one downfall to the bodybugg. It is it's food database. It does give you a weekly food chart to eat. I did not like it. Too carby for me. I finally started using this site and created my own meal calorie counts and find them by my initials I put on the lable of the foods. I know my reciepies, so inputing is now easy.

    I love it.
  • Lift_hard_eat_big
    Lift_hard_eat_big Posts: 2,278 Member
    Just got a PFT7 for $70 on ebay.
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