Heart Rate Monitors?

grocha2010
grocha2010 Posts: 14 Member
edited November 8 in Health and Weight Loss
Hello all! I need advice on a good heart rate monitor, and reasonably priced if possible. Also, is this the most accurate way to tell how many calories I am burning? Thanks!
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  • lina1131
    lina1131 Posts: 2,246 Member
    I have a Polar F4 and I LOVE it.
  • careyharv
    careyharv Posts: 134 Member
    I have the Polar FT7 and love it. Check out heartratemonitor.com for research if you want.
  • busyPK
    busyPK Posts: 3,788 Member
    I have a Polar F4 and I LOVE it.

    Ditto!
  • KareninCanada
    KareninCanada Posts: 962 Member
    I'm shopping, too... any thoughts on the Jawbone Up or the Nike Fuelband? My trainer recommended the Body Bugg, but I don't like the price tag on that one at ALL.
  • TT_luvs_fitness
    TT_luvs_fitness Posts: 274
    I had a polar and it was great had to get a new one cause the battery died so i got a different brand thats was free from a program at work and it sucks. Pay the money and get a polar one. The polar ones are not too badly priced.
  • coyoteo
    coyoteo Posts: 532 Member
    I have the polar ft4 and got it from www.bodytronics.com which was the cheapest I could find it.
  • ilikejam33
    ilikejam33 Posts: 252 Member
    Polar FT4, best one if you dont ned GPS
  • mmapags
    mmapags Posts: 8,934 Member
    I just got the Timex Ironman used on amazon for about $60. Easy to use, got great reviews, so far, so good. A HRM is probably the best way to monitor calories burned. Especially if you do a mixed workout and are not just on a machine that will give you data on the screen. There ahve also been questions on just how accurate the data is on a machine as opposed to a HRM.
  • kasicrawford
    kasicrawford Posts: 33
    I have the polar ft7 and love it!
  • NeverQuitting
    NeverQuitting Posts: 11
    I have the polar rs100 and I love it..
  • RunningSwede
    RunningSwede Posts: 42 Member
    Omron HR-100C Heart Rate Monitor. $35.00 on Amazon. Chest Transmitter also automatically synchs with ellipticals, tred mills, and stair steppers so need for wrist ban in the gym.
  • rebecca_chess
    rebecca_chess Posts: 101 Member
    Are the chest straps waterproof for swimming?
  • ki4yxo
    ki4yxo Posts: 709 Member
    If you don't have a lot of money to spend, I got
    mine made by CHOOICEMMED, Oxywatch c29.
    It slips over the tip of your finger, and also reads
    your o2 level. My wife comapred it to the one she
    uses at the hospital, and said it was dead on
    accurate. It was only $30+ dollars, and takes 2
    regular old AAA batteries.

    So far I like it for the value, accuracy, and it's easy to use!
    If I had the money, I'd probably get a polar. I've heard nothing
    but good.
  • ansonrinesmith
    ansonrinesmith Posts: 741 Member
    Polar FT4, has just about everything the FT7 has except ability to upload watch data to PC.
    I got mine at Best Buy for $5 after cashing in Reward Zone points.
  • poustotah
    poustotah Posts: 1,121 Member
    I have a Polar F4 and I LOVE it.

    I have this one and I too love it!!! It's an older model but still awesome.
  • joeykat16
    joeykat16 Posts: 81 Member
    I have the Polar FT7 Womens HRM and love it! It can be expensive ~ $100 but I found mine on Amazon for cheaper.
  • Juliebean_1027
    Juliebean_1027 Posts: 713 Member
    I have the Polar F6 and love mine.
  • Sabineslims
    Sabineslims Posts: 70
    polar ft4...LOVE LOVE LOVE!
  • KareninCanada
    KareninCanada Posts: 962 Member
    Is $125.00 a reasonable price for the FT4?
  • jennmcpherson
    jennmcpherson Posts: 263 Member
    Polar FT4 is wonderful as many others on here said.
  • amaried621
    amaried621 Posts: 260 Member
    Like most others will tell you, go for a Polar. I have an FT4 and spent about $70 on it and it was so worth it! That is the most accurate way to track how many calories you burn.
  • tjalred
    tjalred Posts: 21 Member
    Has anyone used Fitbit? Thoughts on Bodybugg? It looks like the consensus is Polar..
  • LaDiablesse
    LaDiablesse Posts: 862 Member
    I have a Polar F4 and I LOVE it.

    This :smile:
  • DaniJeanine
    DaniJeanine Posts: 473 Member
    bump!
  • tistal
    tistal Posts: 869 Member
    Has anyone used a MIO? They are more in my price range and Academy Sports has them.
  • Di3012
    Di3012 Posts: 2,247 Member
    all I can say about the Polar FT4f is :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart:

    I luffs it.
  • dravenangel
    dravenangel Posts: 39 Member
    Got to be the FT4!! :smile:
  • Amf5627622
    Amf5627622 Posts: 93
    Polar ft7 - worth every penny.
  • happymiche
    happymiche Posts: 164 Member
    Polar FT4...reasonably priced, and accurate! I think you'll find most people agree!
  • fasttrack27
    fasttrack27 Posts: 324
    Hello all! I need advice on a good heart rate monitor, and reasonably priced if possible. Also, is this the most accurate way to tell how many calories I am burning? Thanks!
    Do yourself a favor and get a Polar. Great product and they stand behind them well. I have an FT40 but you could certainly get by with an FT4 or 7. Lots of internet sites - just start searching them to find the best deal. Be careful of buying used - no warranty to 2nd owner. Some models need to be sent to factory to replace battery - don't get that kind!
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