Heat rate monitor

MrsKearns
MrsKearns Posts: 38 Member
edited November 11 in Fitness and Exercise
Are they worth buying? Are you seeing better results by having one? Im looking at this one.
http://www.amazon.com/Mio-Special-Petite-Womens-Monitor/dp/B0031YIQX0/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

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  • MrsKearns
    MrsKearns Posts: 38 Member
    BUMP
  • _Amy_Budd
    _Amy_Budd Posts: 378 Member
    I think it is totally worth it. I like Polar - I have the FT40, and it has been incredibly helpful to me. Hands down the best purchase I have made with regard to helping with weight loss and fitness.

    :)
    Amy
  • krypt5
    krypt5 Posts: 243 Member
    This might help.
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Azdak/view/the-real-facts-about-hrms-and-calories-what-you-need-to-know-before-purchasing-an-hrm-or-using-one-21472
  • daizylibra
    daizylibra Posts: 21
    Yes, they are helpful indeed. There are many models out there. You don't need a fancy one, but the fancy ones are nice gadgets. :)
  • hailzp
    hailzp Posts: 903 Member
    My heart rate monitor is amazing and love it. I don't exercise without it. I have a polar with a chest strap. I don't know anything about the one you linked but I would choose one with a strap personally.
  • change_happens
    change_happens Posts: 491
    bump...
  • ksizzle911
    ksizzle911 Posts: 130 Member
    I absolutely love mine I bought. It makes everything so much more accurate so you know exactly how many calories you're burning. You'd be quite surprised to see the differences from what a treadmill tells you vs what the heart rate monitor says. Or any other exercise equipment for that matter. Mine is called a Polar FT4F Heart Rate Monitor Watch. I payed around $80 for it online at amazon.com The band that goes around your chest is pretty comfortable and I usually don't even notice I have it on while working out. Good luck and I hope you find something!!
  • mrscherry1
    mrscherry1 Posts: 80
    I think it is totally worth it - I bought the Polar FT4 from Bodytronics.com for $58.79 (using promo code POPO), I did a lot of research on here before hand and most people agree that the calories burned that MFP show are usually off, they seem to be generalized where the HRM is connected right to you!! I would say def. buy one, it makes me workout a little bit harder when you are actually seeing the calories that you are burning!! :flowerforyou:
  • Colbyandsage
    Colbyandsage Posts: 751 Member
    I love mine! I was over estimating my calories burned and am more realistic with my food calories now.
  • BrendaLee
    BrendaLee Posts: 4,463 Member
    I used mine today for the first time. Yesterday, I would have thought I had a 600-calorie burn. In reality, I only burned around 230 for 50 minutes of exercise. I guess that right there is as good a reason as any to invest in one. If you're used to logging big burns, be prepared to be shocked, though. :)
  • dport7
    dport7 Posts: 123 Member
    Polar FT7, here, I love it. Very glad I purchased it.
  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
    Don't buy the Mio.. Simply because it does not have a chest strap and won't be accurate.

    Look into the Polar FT4.. Only 10 dollars more on Amazon and will be more accurate.
  • hselby87
    hselby87 Posts: 49 Member
    I got mine from Walmart for about $50 and I love it. I can't believe I lost without it.
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