Buying a HRM?

Finally22
Finally22 Posts: 305 Member
edited October 6 in Fitness and Exercise
Any advice... please

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  • Coltsman4ever
    Coltsman4ever Posts: 602 Member
    I very much like my Polar FT40.
    Most people on MFP will recommend the Polar brand. FT7, and FT4 are popular models on MFP.
  • Ilovedrinkingtea
    Ilovedrinkingtea Posts: 597 Member
    Yeah I love the Polar FT4, and I have just bought a Garmin 405 Forerunner for running and walking outside xx
  • nukehiker
    nukehiker Posts: 457
    like colt said the polar ft4 and ft7 are very popular. I have the polar ft4 myself. I think i paid around $70 or so and it comes with a chest strap. get a HRM with a chest strap, it gives you a more accurate reading of your calories burned, heart rate etc
  • sophjakesmom
    sophjakesmom Posts: 904 Member
    Yup, love my Polar FT4. Only thing that would make it better would be if it had GPS capability. But you have to spend a lot more if you want that.
  • sophjakesmom
    sophjakesmom Posts: 904 Member
    get a HRM with a chest strap, it gives you a more accurate reading of your calories burned, heart rate etc

    Agree!!!
  • Maryjaneshoes
    Maryjaneshoes Posts: 169 Member
    I have the Polar FT60, love it...also have the forerunner 405 for my running. Both are pricey, but I think it's a worthwhile investment!
  • rocuf
    rocuf Posts: 157 Member
    Just got FT40. Love it!
  • iPhone4fotos
    iPhone4fotos Posts: 28
    I love my Polar FT40. If you want GPS capability and have an iPhone...download RunKeeper and use them together. That's what I do and it works great!
  • iPhone4fotos
    iPhone4fotos Posts: 28
    Yup, love my Polar FT4. Only thing that would make it better would be if it had GPS capability. But you have to spend a lot more if you want that.

    sophjakesmom, if you have an iPhone or iTouch...download an app called RunKeeper and use it in conjunction with your HRM. That's what I do :)
  • amymaria91
    amymaria91 Posts: 202
    I just got he Polar FT4 and absolutely love it. It wasn't particularly cheap but I think it was definitely worth the investment
  • sgha
    sgha Posts: 225
    Yeah I love the Polar FT4, and I have just bought a Garmin 405 Forerunner for running and walking outside xx

    I LOVE my Forerunner. I only have a 205, and sometimes I wish I had a HRM but most of the time I'm good. Use it for EVERYTHING, including kayaking to see how far I go. I turn off the auto stop, though, because I'm going too slow and it thinks I'm stopped. LOL. Any suggestions for an inexpensive, but good, HRM?
  • Coltsman4ever
    Coltsman4ever Posts: 602 Member
    Yup, love my Polar FT4. Only thing that would make it better would be if it had GPS capability. But you have to spend a lot more if you want that.

    sophjakesmom, if you have an iPhone or iTouch...download an app called RunKeeper and use it in conjunction with your HRM. That's what I do :)

    Endomondo is another good app available for iPhone or Android platforms.
  • sophjakesmom
    sophjakesmom Posts: 904 Member
    Yup, love my Polar FT4. Only thing that would make it better would be if it had GPS capability. But you have to spend a lot more if you want that.

    sophjakesmom, if you have an iPhone or iTouch...download an app called RunKeeper and use it in conjunction with your HRM. That's what I do :)

    Thanks! I tried RunKeeper, but I think the signals around my town were weak because it kept losing its place. And I don't really like to run with my iPhone. ( I cracked a screen once after a long run. )
    Endomondo is another good app available for iPhone or Android platforms.
  • ukhennin
    ukhennin Posts: 221 Member
    I'm not sure if this is against the rules or anything, but I have a very lightly used FT7 that I'd be happy to part with. Send me a message if you're interested.
  • Elen_Sia
    Elen_Sia Posts: 638 Member
    Good topic. Been researching HRMs in the past week and got various opinions. So far, Polar has surpassed Timex in terms of quality and accuracy.

    Thanks for the helpful input, everyone.
  • Nanadena
    Nanadena Posts: 739 Member
    I have a Polar FT7 and I am sorry I bought it. I can workout extremely hard, sweating until I cannot see, and it might register a burn of 150 to 200 calories burned? I have been at this for almost a year and know what a good workout is.
  • TimeToWork
    TimeToWork Posts: 50
    I have the FT4 and love it. Be sure to wet the sensors before each use. :)
  • Nicola0000
    Nicola0000 Posts: 531 Member
    I have the Polat FT4. I found it cheapest on Amazon. It will change your life!!!!
  • Nicola0000
    Nicola0000 Posts: 531 Member
    I have a Polar FT7 and I am sorry I bought it. I can workout extremely hard, sweating until I cannot see, and it might register a burn of 150 to 200 calories burned? I have been at this for almost a year and know what a good workout is.

    Are all your settings right eg weight, age etc? Maybe you're losing the sensors and it isnt registering it all?
  • Coltsman4ever
    Coltsman4ever Posts: 602 Member
    I have a Polar FT7 and I am sorry I bought it. I can workout extremely hard, sweating until I cannot see, and it might register a burn of 150 to 200 calories burned? I have been at this for almost a year and know what a good workout is.

    Are you referring to a cardio workout or weight training?
  • Articeluvsmemphis
    Articeluvsmemphis Posts: 1,987 Member
    New Balance N4 for women
  • rocuf
    rocuf Posts: 157 Member
    I love my Polar FT40. If you want GPS capability and have an iPhone...download RunKeeper and use them together. That's what I do and it works great!
    Endomondo app is pretty good too.
  • Finally22
    Finally22 Posts: 305 Member
    Ok first thanx for all the answers - but now which of them of the less expensive ones are worth it - and since I really don't know how a HRM works - can someone explain it to me... :embarassed:
  • Peppychristian
    Peppychristian Posts: 157 Member
    would like to know about cheaper ones too
  • Coltsman4ever
    Coltsman4ever Posts: 602 Member
    Ok first thanx for all the answers - but now which of them of the less expensive ones are worth it - and since I really don't know how a HRM works - can someone explain it to me... :embarassed:

    Here's another previous post with a quick explanation.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/368415-how-does-a-hrm-work?hl=how+hrm+works#posts-5010631
  • Finally22
    Finally22 Posts: 305 Member
    Ok first thanx for all the answers - but now which of them of the less expensive ones are worth it - and since I really don't know how a HRM works - can someone explain it to me... :embarassed:

    Here's another previous post with a quick explanation.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/368415-how-does-a-hrm-work?hl=how+hrm+works#posts-5010631

    Thanks!!!
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