I can finally get an HRM!

Note: The Polar UpLink feature requires a Windows PC with a sound card and loudspeakers or headphones.

The Polar RS100 heart rate monitor is quite well equiped with features, given that it is an entry level heart rate monitor in Polar's running series.

Whoa whoa, is it important to have a computer? I have Windows laptop and all but what is this feature for?

LOL, it lets you change the logo on the watch and upload your workout to the Polar website as far as i know, i never played with that feature to much.....

Polar FT4 from amazon and it.

Note: The Polar UpLink feature requires a Windows PC with a sound card and loudspeakers or headphones.

The Polar RS100 heart rate monitor is quite well equiped with features, given that it is an entry level heart rate monitor in Polar's running series.

Whoa whoa, is it important to have a computer? I have Windows laptop and all but what is this feature for?

LOL, it lets you change the logo on the watch and upload your workout to the Polar website as far as i know, i never played with that feature to much.....

Haha ok ok good. For the most part, I mainly need to know how many calories I'm burning so I can keep track of how many I eat. I'm a little bit concerned about MFP's calculations on here for some works outs.

I agree and even the gym equipment is way off.... i was burning way more than what the TM said at the gym. it's better ones but they have the foot pod for gps tracking for distance and speed thats more advance and for outdoor runners.

I have been trying to figure out which HRM to get as well. Reading many reviews. Some say Polar others Timex Ironman.
Both Mfg seem to have pros and cons. Good stories, bad stories.

Anyone ever have the Timex Ironman. I'm leaning that way because you can replace the battery, where as, Polar you need to send it in for replacement. I read where many just buy a new polar rather than send them back.

The reason you send it out is because it's water proof and if you do it yourself you might not seal the back of the unit correctly and they also service the unit....

Eyebrow raise?! I have had three Polars (upgrade as I find new wants and needs) and I've replaced my battery on my own no problem....

Well i just read the directions and follow them, my manual said to take to a dealer, am not going to void any warranty.... sorry.

-=Shrugs=-

To each their own, I guess.

I have the ironman and I have had no problems, it is easy to use and I would buy it again.

I got the polar ft4 yesterday and just finished doing 30DS with it. I love it, my grandma got it for me for my birthday from atmosphere for 139 before tax.

polar ft7 less than $90 from heartratemonitors.com

It's better to try to stay in a zone if your main goal is to burn fat and lose weight with the RS100 you can grow into it and not need to up grade unless you want to start gps tracking for outside runs. The best feature to me on the RS100 is that it has what is called "Own Zone" it will set your high and low heart rate based on your recovery, stress time of day outside temp altitude and more...... every day you mught have a differnt level some high some low but its is so you dont over train or under train.

The Energy Efficient or Recovery Zone - 60% to 70%.

Training within this zone develops basic endurance and aerobic capacity. All easy recovery running should be completed at a maximum of 70%. Another advantage to running in this zone is that while you are happily fat burning you may lose weight and you will be allowing your muscles to re-energise with glycogen, which has been expended during those faster paced workouts. the RS100 also knows and displays what percentage of calories from fat you have burnt...