What HRM do you use?

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loseiteli
loseiteli Posts: 242 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hello MFP family!

I am looking into getting my first HRM...my question to you is:

What brand/model would you recommend? (if there is a "Why" please include that as well!)

Thank you in advance for your help!

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  • dcmat
    dcmat Posts: 1,723 Member
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    Bumped to follow
  • 84jeepster
    84jeepster Posts: 198 Member
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    Hello. I just started using Polar FT4. I like it so far and the HR and cal count seem very close to what MFP and my ipod nike+ thing say.
  • jilliebk
    jilliebk Posts: 252 Member
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    polar ft4.. its awesome
  • Coltsman4ever
    Coltsman4ever Posts: 602 Member
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    You'll probably see 75% of posts here will point you to Polar. I recently got the FT40 and I love it. Any Polar will be pretty good.
  • barste
    barste Posts: 4
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    major problems with polar. Look at polar forums, act up all the time not capturing heart signal
  • mleoni092708
    mleoni092708 Posts: 629 Member
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    I just got my Polar FT7 and it's great. Got it on Amazon for about $85. Highly recommend getting a HRM. I was over estimating my exercise calories. And now I don't stress about over working my heart.
  • hyde1977
    hyde1977 Posts: 476 Member
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    major problems with polar. Look at polar forums, act up all the time not capturing heart signal


    Polar FT4- amazing

    If people are having heart signal problems with their polar there are lots of forums on why- its likly not being cleaned right! I had issues with the heart signal and it was my error not the product! With any chest strap you need to ensure you clean it the correct way!
  • scottshaffer
    scottshaffer Posts: 1
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    You can't go wrong with a Polar. Any model will do a good job of reading your heart rate. It all depends on what you want to spend for the different features. The newest Polar's have a easy to replace battery on both the wrist monitor and the WearLink transmitter. Make sure you get a strap that fits around your chest right.
  • morkiemama
    morkiemama Posts: 894 Member
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    I have a Polar FT7 and love it!

    It tells me calories burned, workout info, helps me target my heart rate, tells me what "zone" I'm in, etc. A whole bunch of stuff!

    It is easy to use, which is important since I can be gadget impaired.

    It is easy to take care of.

    The Polar customer service is great! They were very helpful when I had to send it in for repair not too long after getting it. They sent it back super fast and with a new chest strap and a few new parts. They sent me back a summary sheet of what they tested and they did a full workup and fixed things not even related to my complaint! Best of all, it was fully covered and I didn't pay a dime! :D

    It is red (my favorite color). I know that's a lame reason, but I do like it!
  • morkiemama
    morkiemama Posts: 894 Member
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    major problems with polar. Look at polar forums, act up all the time not capturing heart signal


    If people are having heart signal problems with their polar there are lots of forums on why- its likly not being cleaned right! I had issues with the heart signal and it was my error not the product! With any chest strap you need to ensure you clean it the correct way!

    This. I was not cleaning mine correctly either (oops), which is part of the reason why I think they sent me a new chest strap. Make sure you read the online manual and such for the care instructions!
  • hersheygirl09
    hersheygirl09 Posts: 41 Member
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    New Balance N4. it's really easy to use, comfortable to wear and accurate. and it's not that expensive.
  • gabby421
    gabby421 Posts: 7 Member
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    I LOVE MY SIGMA PC15..NEVER HAVE A PROBLEM WITH IT...AND IT REALLY HELPED ME LOOSE WEIGHT..i think you will really enjoy your heart rate monitor what ever brand you choose...
  • mhotch
    mhotch Posts: 901 Member
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    Polar and Garmin are the most popular brand. A chest strap will be the most accurate. If you work out in a gym, make sure the HRM is coded so it will not pick up the signal of a person close to you.
  • littlemisskitty24
    littlemisskitty24 Posts: 36
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    I love my garmin forerunner, as you can use it indoors, outdoors and track calories and distance. Is a little pricey but I got mine on Amazon for half the price. I love a gadget
  • debs6
    debs6 Posts: 232 Member
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    polar ft7 - I love it, Comfortable, easy to use- I don't need any other fandangles for what I do, I have never had a single problem with signal drop out - it has worked perfectly from the day it arrived.
    :happy:

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