HRM ---dumb question

Kara52217
Kara52217 Posts: 353 Member
edited October 2 in Fitness and Exercise
so I ordered an FT1polar HRM ot it today but realized it doesn't count calories.
Do I need one that counts calories or can I figure it out by the heart rate?

Sorry new to the HRM thing

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  • lbeasey
    lbeasey Posts: 254 Member
    I would spend the extra to get the one that counts calories...that is what I have and can't imagine having to figure it out!
  • juliapurpletoes
    juliapurpletoes Posts: 951 Member
    http://www.braydenwm.com/calburn.htm

    this is a very cool website that you can tell the average heart rate that your Polar gives you, and it will use the same math formula that the HRM's use. For VO2max, it is suggested that you enter 35, this is an average.

    hope this helps!
  • Kara52217
    Kara52217 Posts: 353 Member
    I thought it counted calories when I bought it. Wrong!!! LOL
  • vikesfanmb
    vikesfanmb Posts: 291 Member
    I say it's worth spending the extra to get one that counts calories. I got a New Balance N4 at Target and I love it (and it counts calories)! :smile:
  • yeabby
    yeabby Posts: 643 Member
    FT4 and up count calories. If it's possible to return or exchange I'd recommend it. That's the most accurate way to get a calorie count. Using the average gives you an average.
  • Kara52217
    Kara52217 Posts: 353 Member
    Thanks all
  • Kara52217
    Kara52217 Posts: 353 Member
    Thanks all
  • Hananiah
    Hananiah Posts: 128 Member
    Counting calories isn't a need. I have the FT1 and love it. What I do is go here:

    http://www.braydenwm.com/calburn.htm

    It's an extra couple of seconds, but it saved me some $$$.
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