Whats a good HRM for under $30

Kittie_Kat
Kittie_Kat Posts: 101
edited November 9 in Fitness and Exercise
I'm looking for a heart rate monitor for $30 or under, I was wondering which ones the best if there is any good ones for that price range that tell you how many calories you burn. Thanks

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  • Jenner22
    Jenner22 Posts: 94 Member
    Someone on here told me to go to Walmart.. they are right around 30 and work just fine! I'll be getting mine soon!
  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
    None.. You want a decent one that will give you an accurate calorie estimation then you are going to have to shell out at least 50.

    Look on Amazon.. and look for a Polar FT4. It's more then you want to spend, but it's going to be more accurate then one from Walmart and won't break as easily.
  • Kristinemomof3
    Kristinemomof3 Posts: 636 Member
    None.. You want a decent one that will give you an accurate calorie estimation then you are going to have to shell out at least 50.

    Look on Amazon.. and look for a Polar FT4. It's more then you want to spend, but it's going to be more accurate then one from Walmart and won't break as easily.

    I agree I would go with a Polar.
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    You can check eBay auctions - I picked up my New Balance N4 for $26 (brand new). Just have to figure out HRM you want, search the auctions and be patient until you find a Buy It Now or get the winning bid.
  • annameier8706
    annameier8706 Posts: 417 Member
    Someone on here told me to go to Walmart.. they are right around 30 and work just fine! I'll be getting mine soon!

    I bought one from walmart and ended up having to take it back. It had a lot of issues and was very inaccurate...
  • kjenelle
    kjenelle Posts: 61 Member
    The one from walmart sucks! It worked for two weeks but after all the sweating I've done.......for a two hour Zumbathon it registered 112 calories burned
  • heybales
    heybales Posts: 18,842 Member
    I'm looking for a heart rate monitor for $30 or under, I was wondering which ones the best if there is any good ones for that price range that tell you how many calories you burn. Thanks

    Target has some cheaper ones too.

    At this price, forget calorie estimates, it'll be just about useless.

    Go for one that will show you an average HR at the end of a session, besides live HR.
    And has user replaceable batteries in the monitor and strap units both. Cheaper have cheaper batteries.

    Then at least you can take your AHR figure and get a more accurate estimate of calories burned (if that is the reason for it) here:

    http://www.braydenwm.com/calburn.htm
  • Beckym1205
    Beckym1205 Posts: 217 Member
    I have a New Balance one, I got it for $50 bucks at Costco. I think its pretty good, but I don't know about any for less than that.
  • tracymarie2012
    tracymarie2012 Posts: 164 Member
    The prices guestimated,,are they US dollars or Canadian? I want to get one (reasonably priced), here in BC, Canada.
  • DevanEve
    DevanEve Posts: 130
    The one from walmart sucks! It worked for two weeks but after all the sweating I've done.......for a two hour Zumbathon it registered 112 calories burned

    Wow. That is extremely inaccurate. >.<
  • DevanEve
    DevanEve Posts: 130
    The prices guestimated,,are they US dollars or Canadian? I want to get one (reasonably priced), here in BC, Canada.

    I think they are in US dollars. Mine cost about $80.00 US - Polar FT7 (extremely accurate and worth it)
  • dane11235813
    dane11235813 Posts: 682 Member
    The prices guestimated,,are they US dollars or Canadian? I want to get one (reasonably priced), here in BC, Canada.

    you can buy a Polar from a place in Quesnel, but you're going to pay around $125.00 CDN for it. the thing works though and they'll ship it out pretty much the same day you order it.
  • tracymarie2012
    tracymarie2012 Posts: 164 Member
    Thx for info DevanEve and Dane.
  • shaeni1221
    shaeni1221 Posts: 36
    Someone on here told me to go to Walmart.. they are right around 30 and work just fine! I'll be getting mine soon!

    I bought one from walmart and ended up having to take it back. It had a lot of issues and was very inaccurate...

    I've been using mine from Walmart for about 3 weeks now and it seems to be working just fine. I don't really know if it's accurate or not, but it seems to be
  • beckylawrence70
    beckylawrence70 Posts: 752 Member
    I got mine at Walmart for I think $40 and it works great! It's a Sportline brand.......
  • JoniBologna
    JoniBologna Posts: 653 Member
    I have never used a HRM, and I have lost 43lbs. Just sayin.
  • mallorybriann
    mallorybriann Posts: 1,380 Member
    I agree with the others.
    Save up for a nicer one, with these you get what you pay for.
    Try Craigslist and Ebay as well.
  • pornstarzombie
    pornstarzombie Posts: 297
    I got a Bowflex/Newbalance/not sure for $26 on ebay, it works great. It was originally like $100, but it was clearance.

    Save up for a good one - it is worth it. The cheap ones can be so inaccurate, and the calories burned or not burned can be so off with them.

    THink of it this way...you'll be burning through "cheap $30" HRM's faster than you would if you got a high quality one from the start :) You'll end up spending LESS money in the end.
  • dreambig_gohome
    dreambig_gohome Posts: 194 Member
    I bought a mio brand classic fit EKG-Accurate HRM and calorie management system band [no chest strap] normal cost 60 on clearance for 40 at MC Sports, and so far it seems to be working great. I can't wait to test it in the gym and see how many calories my HRM says i burn on the treadmill and elliptical versus what the machine says.
  • kjenelle
    kjenelle Posts: 61 Member
    Yes! It was so totally wrong.
  • BellydanceBliss
    BellydanceBliss Posts: 330
    i got mine off ebay for like 13 with shipping. It is just a basic one but well worth the money. If you want to message me about it so I can remember I will try to find the person I ordered from on there.
  • MindyBlack
    MindyBlack Posts: 954 Member
    Yes, try Ebay. I just bought a polar ft7 for $85 shipping included. I looked around so much and finally decided this was the best for the price.
    Seriously, I wouldn't try to buy one in that price range. Save up and until you can get one, use MFP estimates and spot check the old fashioned way. I have lost weight without HRM so far, I get mine Wednesday, hopefully. The biggest reason I want it now is that being in maintnance mode I want to be able to eat as close to my exercise calories without going over. A HRM seems the best way to insure I don't start gaining. But really I have lost very well without one. Again, my advice is to be patient, save up and explore your options.
    Good luck on your journey!
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