Polar FT4 Views?

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BoxingCoachMo
BoxingCoachMo Posts: 420
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi guys

I am looking to buy this, but just wondered what your views were on this?
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  • CMmrsfloyd
    CMmrsfloyd Posts: 2,383 Member
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    I love mine, it motivates me and helps keep me in-check with the calorie estimation.
  • ldalbello
    ldalbello Posts: 207 Member
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    I am getting the FT7 tomorrow. Is the FT4 better ?
  • La_Amazona
    La_Amazona Posts: 4,855 Member
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    LOVE mine!! Gives me my own competition... from what I hear, it's basic but plenty for me!!!
  • paulwgun
    paulwgun Posts: 439 Member
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    Its the dogs dangles:bigsmile: love mine its brilliant
  • CMmrsfloyd
    CMmrsfloyd Posts: 2,383 Member
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    I am getting the FT7 tomorrow. Is the FT4 better ?

    FT4 is a bit cheaper, FT7 does everything the FT4 does plus has some extra features. It all depends on what you need for your goals. :-)
  • BoxingCoachMo
    BoxingCoachMo Posts: 420
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    i really want it to measure my calories and for me to keep y heart rate/fitness in check. But for calories in the main...

    Do any of you guys use the chest strap too?
  • paulwgun
    paulwgun Posts: 439 Member
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    yep you have to use the chest strap in conjunction with the watch it gives max HR average HR calories burned and time in zone as well as total time
  • CMmrsfloyd
    CMmrsfloyd Posts: 2,383 Member
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    i really want it to measure my calories and for me to keep y heart rate/fitness in check. But for calories in the main...

    Do any of you guys use the chest strap too?

    Yep it comes with the chest strap and you have to use it. That's how it tracks your heartrate and it has to have that number to estimate your calories.
  • Nicola0000
    Nicola0000 Posts: 535 Member
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    LOVE IT!!!!!! :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile:
  • Pookylou
    Pookylou Posts: 988 Member
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    Yup love mine too. Plus it is pink :laugh:
  • jlc1243
    jlc1243 Posts: 287 Member
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    Best investment so far.
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,293 Member
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    I am getting the FT7 tomorrow. Is the FT4 better ?

    The FT7 has more features and a larger memory and the ability to change the battery yourself.
  • sirihermine
    sirihermine Posts: 123 Member
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    I have it and love it.

    It usually makes me push through my exercise routine just to see a higher calorie burn than last time I worked out.
  • bmmadden
    bmmadden Posts: 499 Member
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    I just got mine 2 days ago and LOVE it it is my first HRM so I think its good to get used to that before using a more expensive one with more features because Im still kind of getting used to it with the buttons can be confusing but once you use it for activity youll love it too, mine is pink also I got it from bodytronics and put in a coupon code and got it just under $60
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,293 Member
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    i really want it to measure my calories and for me to keep y heart rate/fitness in check. But for calories in the main...

    Do any of you guys use the chest strap too?

    It is only a watch and timer if you don't use the chest strap, that is what sends your HR signal to the watch to calculate calories burned.
  • ldalbello
    ldalbello Posts: 207 Member
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    So the FT4 you have to send it away to get the battery changed ?
  • nancy5012
    nancy5012 Posts: 40
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    I love mine and my husband liked it so much he got the man's version!
  • jbantum
    jbantum Posts: 3
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    Got one about a month ago (FT4) and I think it is the best value HRM on the market. It doesn't do all the functions that the others do, (like tracking calorie intake, but that's why we use this site!) and since it doesn't do all those functions it is very easy to use.
    Like you, I just wanted heart rate and calories burned, and it does both those things very well....
  • JennC831
    JennC831 Posts: 631 Member
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    I have the polar FT7 with the chest strap and I LOVE it!!! Best invest ever for my fitness needs...
  • CarissaNew
    CarissaNew Posts: 223 Member
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    I have it in Pink :) and love it. And you have to wear the strap for it to track your heart rate. It's comfortable though, I don't even notice it while I am working out. It works for me!!!

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