Heart rate monitors-which one is best and most reasonable pr

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crudd12
crudd12 Posts: 63
in Health and Weight Loss
I'm thinking of getting a heart rate monitor and calorie counter! Which one would you recommend? I only would like to spend around 100 dollars or less! Thanks so much for your help!

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  • johmapri
    johmapri Posts: 24
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    I just got this one. $20 For A Bowflex EZ Pro Strapless Heart-Rate Monitor. Shipping Included. Here is the link... http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-5524708-10872943?url=http://www.groupon.com/deals/gx-gg-bowflex-heart-rate-monitor
  • CatGrooms66
    CatGrooms66 Posts: 24
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    I have the Polar FT4. It's great! $89. Calories and hear rate, synchs with gym equiptment. Totally reliable.
  • allison0820
    allison0820 Posts: 325 Member
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    Thanks for post about this.. I've been thinking of getting one too and this will help me find the one I need!!!
  • goalie35
    goalie35 Posts: 245 Member
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    I have the Polar FT4. It's great! $89. Calories and hear rate, synchs with gym equiptment. Totally reliable.
    Same here! Love it.
  • cpow81
    cpow81 Posts: 114
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    I'm getting the Polar FT7 for Christmas. I can't wait! It was about $80.
  • CMmrsfloyd
    CMmrsfloyd Posts: 2,383 Member
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    If you're looking for one that can decently estimate calories burned, you NEED one with a chest strap. Not the one suggested in that groupon link. They make it sound like 'strapless' is a good thing, but it's really not if you're looking for calorie estimation.

    I have a Polar FT4 for myself (I bought it at Target for $90 but it's cheaper than that on Amazon) and I got a Polar FT7 for my husband (also probably under $100 on Amazon if I had to guess). They have the chest strap so that they can monitor your heartrate continuously.
  • JodaNord
    JodaNord Posts: 496 Member
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    I was thinking of this too, especially with boxing day sales going on soon! Looking like the Polar FT7 is the way to go....

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