Which calorie counting/heart rate monitor (watch) to buy

JCM74 · January 2012

Looking to pick up a watch to count and confirm calories burnt for exercises such as basketball, elliptical, walking, etc. Don't mind spending a little if the more expensive monitors are better quality and more accurate, but don't really need anything top of line as I am not a regular runner. Anyone already do the research or have any feedback good/bad on watch monitors? Thanks.

JCM74 · January 2012

want to bump this up since the board moves pretty quickly, can anyone recommend a watch or provide feedback about their usefulness for counting calories burned more accurately? thanks.

shovav91 · January 2012

I love my Polar FT4... it does everything I need it to!

dolphin21 · January 2012

You got to get the Polar FT4!!!! You can't go wrong with this.....its all you need!!!!

himiller3 · January 2012

I personally am using a Polar FT7 and like it very much. The FT40 I understand has an even better, more accurate calorie counter and doesn't cost much more than the FT7.

cmriverside · January 2012

1. Here is a great blog to read - very helpful.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Azdak/view/the-real-facts-about-hrms-and-calories-what-you-need-to-know-before-purchasing-an-hrm-or-using-one-21472

2. Go to Amazon.com and read reviews.

You can also go to the websites (like Polar) and do side-by-side comparisons of various models.

Pebbles536 · January 2012

Love my Polar FT4

itshollypop · January 2012

absolutely go with the Polar FT4!!

jmelyan23 · January 2012

I just got a Polar FT7 and I love it!

ALH1981 · January 2012

i asked this same question on another thread a few days ago - is this what everyone is talking about?

http://www.amazon.com/Polar-Womens-Heart-Monitor-Purple/dp/B001F0PVNA/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1326861876&sr=8-4

krissypea79 · January 2012

I love my Polar FT4... it does everything I need it to!

Another happy Polar FT4 user!! I love it, and I find it makes me WANT to work out more, and try new exercises, just to see what my burn will be!!!

barbiecat · January 2012

I recently bought a Polar FT 7 and I love it.......I walk, dance, do yoga, shovel snow, and do exercise videos.

Bringerofrain · January 2012

can't go wrong with Polar. Several models to chose from. The models with chest strap are the most accurate. FT4 on up to FT80 there's one to fit your needs nicely.

Cal28 · January 2012

I was looking at the Polar FT7. After reading that review I'm not too sure now, can't really stretch to the FT40 though as its pretty much double where I am x

Cal28 · January 2012

1. Here is a great blog to read - very helpful.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Azdak/view/the-real-facts-about-hrms-and-calories-what-you-need-to-know-before-purchasing-an-hrm-or-using-one-21472

I bought the FT60 (and I'm blaming you!) lol :-)

KiraWood · January 2012

Why is everyone choosing Polar over the FitBit? Just curious..

cuteness81104 · January 2012

bump

gandydancer · January 2012

Bump...but hope someone has something really simple, sent an Omron one back as you had to go into modes etc who has time for that, too complicated...just want something easy like calories burnd and heartrate, does anyone know of any.

Cal28 · January 2012

I think the Polar FT4 is simple? A lot of people seem to start off with it? Have a look in the shop, I found one sales assistant very helpful despite the fact I told her in advance I'd be buying online as it was half the price.

I did look at the fitbit but it seems to be a glorified pedometer. I wanted something i could use for my gym classes etc rather than all day hence the HRM order. (And the Polar ones can be used in the water where the fitbit can't) x

tina219 · January 2012

bump

jenncaroon · January 2012

Hi! I just bought a Newbalance N4 for women (basically the watch is smaller) I like it. It is easy to use, comfortable to wear, and I am also motivated by wearing it. It seems to be quite accurate.

ALH1981 · January 2012

anyone seen that new nike one???? reviews?

cmriverside · January 2012

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1. Here is a great blog to read - very helpful.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Azdak/view/the-real-facts-about-hrms-and-calories-what-you-need-to-know-before-purchasing-an-hrm-or-using-one-21472

I bought the FT60 (and I'm blaming you!) lol :-)

ha ha. I just linked the blog....I didn't write the blog....but if you look at Azdak's (the author's) profile, you'll see he has been in the fitness biz for decades (Yes, Azdak, I said decades...).

You generally get what you pay for. You won't be disappointed.

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