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heart rate monitors
nickiogden
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Hi I was wondering if anyone was able to recommend a heart rate monitor watch, I 've been told they can give a more accurate reading for the amount of calories burnt off when exercising than the mfp one does, any help welcome
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My daughter has just bought the Polar FT4, she says it's great and easy to use, she bought it on Amazon for about £50, I plan to get myself one some day!!
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I've just taken delivery of a polar fs 2. I didn't want to spend a fortune n wanted something I could wear to swimming. A couple ofpeople had suggested this brand and I used it for the first time tonight. I noticed it seemed pretty accurate when I compared it to someone elses cals on the same exercise x0
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I bought one from Aldi, 'Crane' brand with a chest strap. it was only about £20 last year. You have to watch out for them as they only get them in occasionally. I don't know how accurate it is compared to the bigger brands (polar etc.) but it seems comparable and is very motivating. I am eventually gonna treat myself to a fancier one, just cos I'm a sucker for gadgets!0
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Hi, I use a HRM with GPS. I have found that when the info is entered correctly most of the time the difference in calories from MFP prediction and HRM is only a few calories out so not a major difference at all. Though you can pick up a basic HRM watch pretty cheaply.
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I got a Sigma Onyx from Amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sigma-Onyx-Balance-Heart-Monitor/dp/B000W45GE4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1327652663&sr=8-1
I think it's brilliant, it comes with a chest strap and counts calories burned once your heart rate is over 100.0
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