HRM w/ Calorie Counter

witchie13
witchie13 Posts: 29 Member
edited November 12 in Fitness and Exercise
Need Suggestions......

OK>>>>>>> GO!!!! :happy:
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  • Nelski
    Nelski Posts: 1,607 Member
    Polar FT4
  • sirihermine
    sirihermine Posts: 123 Member
    Polar FT4

    Agreed! Love my Polar!
  • krislshoe
    krislshoe Posts: 459 Member
    just got the polar ft4....here is the link...it was under $62.00.....love this!

    http://www.bodytronics.com/p/polar_heart_rate_monitors/POFT4?s=fg&gclid=CIjkp67U164CFQdN4AodJyGllQ

    and shipping is FREE!
  • witchie13
    witchie13 Posts: 29 Member
    Thanks ya'll. I will check into it!!!

    Is it hard to use? I am new to this whole "exercise thing" and calorie counting. I have ALOT of weight to lose but am not pressing myself to do it quickly. I know it will come with time!!!
  • bfitzzy
    bfitzzy Posts: 5 Member
    I have the Polar FT4. It's perfect (unless you're a runner and need GPS).
    It's VERY quick and easy to use! The least expensive one I've found is on: http://www.bodytronics.com/c/polar_ft_series_heart_rate_monitors
  • krislshoe
    krislshoe Posts: 459 Member
    super easy to use!
  • witchie13
    witchie13 Posts: 29 Member
    @brookefitz- I am definitely not a runner.... YET :happy:

    @krislshoe- thanks!
  • jfcarlson713
    jfcarlson713 Posts: 108 Member
    Polar FT4 and runkeeper on my cell for GPS - awesome combination for runners!
  • jamie31
    jamie31 Posts: 568 Member
    ditto on the polar ft4. I used to have the ft7 and only needed to know heart rate and calorie counter so i was easily able to downgrade
  • 2bFitNTrim
    2bFitNTrim Posts: 1,209 Member
    I have a Polar FT4 too from bodytronics. I hate reading manuals so I found this quick get started video on YouTube:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNZZJGatALo
  • cyclingben
    cyclingben Posts: 346 Member
    i know that you never hear anyone comment on this one but i looked at the polar and wasn't that impressed and end up buying a GAIAM SE336M it works for everything that i need.
  • witchie13
    witchie13 Posts: 29 Member
    Thanks. I will check them out!
  • ElPumaMex
    ElPumaMex Posts: 367 Member
    bump to check later
  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
    Another big fan of the Polar FT4! It's super easy to use. The hardest part is getting it set up initially with your personal info. After that, all you have to do is wet the strap before each use, rinse it of after each use, clean it occassionally (toss it in the washer with your bras in a lingerie bag but don't machine dry!) and make sure the strap is tight enough so that it gets a proper reading. Oh, and of course you'll want to update it as you lose weight to make sure the calorie count is correct.

    I've never used anything other than Polars so can't say how well the other brands work but I do want to advise you to make sure you get one with a chest strap. The watch only types are cheaper but they're not as accurate.
  • TonyL68
    TonyL68 Posts: 133 Member
    ePulse2
  • rachelgoutos
    rachelgoutos Posts: 57
    I am also looking into a good HRM, but am wondering about the watch and chest strap lengths for the Polar FT4. Can anyone who has this let me know the length of the bands for the watch and chest strap? Mens or womens version. Thanks!
  • kikih64
    kikih64 Posts: 349 Member
    bump
  • krislshoe
    krislshoe Posts: 459 Member
    I am also looking into a good HRM, but am wondering about the watch and chest strap lengths for the Polar FT4. Can anyone who has this let me know the length of the bands for the watch and chest strap? Mens or womens version. Thanks!



    it says on the website that the length goes from 27" to 54"...its stretchy...hope this helps
  • kristelpoole
    kristelpoole Posts: 440 Member
    I love my Polar FT7 (women's). Best fitness related purchase ever!
  • Moeblessings
    Moeblessings Posts: 215
    just got the polar ft4....here is the link...it was under $62.00.....love this!

    http://www.bodytronics.com/p/polar_heart_rate_monitors/POFT4?s=fg&gclid=CIjkp67U164CFQdN4AodJyGllQ

    and shipping is FREE!

    Thanks for this info! I just purchased mine too! Can't wait to strap that puppy on! :bigsmile:
  • 1HappyRosie
    1HappyRosie Posts: 80 Member
    Polar FT4!
  • MystiqueASAP
    MystiqueASAP Posts: 747
    Pyle PRHM38 - I ordered mine from Amazon for $25 with free shipping and it works great.
  • jtcc91
    jtcc91 Posts: 88 Member
    I also just recently got a Polar FT4. Amazon.com, about $60, free shipping. i ordered the women's size watch with the smaller chest strap. All fits great. Super easy to set up and use right out of the box. I am so glad I got it!
  • jessie_rose24
    jessie_rose24 Posts: 40
    I have the FT7 it really helps me log accurate calories when I am weight training, I wear it once or twice a week all day to stay mindful of what I am burning through out the day (have a very sedentary job). It was easy to set up and it's easy to use.
  • mudar146
    mudar146 Posts: 146 Member
    I'm getting my Polar FT4(F) That I was told was one of the best. I was also told you don't want to get into an HRM that has to many functions or options because the printing on the screen becomes smaller and harder to read and they just simply aren't easy to navigate. So Polar FT4 is apparently one of the best! And Treadmill factory currently has them onsale for $79.99 instead of $125!!!

    Good Luck in whatever you choose!
  • sarah44254
    sarah44254 Posts: 3,078 Member
    Comparing Polar FT4 to Polar FT7

    FT7 allows you to view calories burned AS you are doing the work
    FT4 shows calories burned once you stop recording workout

    This feature on FT7 makes it a better choice for me, because I can see how many cals I have burned and tell myself if I should aim for a higher burn, or stop now. I would be lost not knowing what the burn was mid-workout. I have a habit of not pushing myself and seeing the burn and making it go up is a great motivator for me.

    My Polar FT7 was $85 from Amazon. Been using it for 15 months. Works fabulous.
  • LatinaGordita
    LatinaGordita Posts: 377 Member
    I love my Polar FT7 (women's). Best fitness related purchase ever!


    ^^^^
    This I love my Polar FT7!!! only $73, @ bodytronics.
  • ahubacek
    ahubacek Posts: 135
    I love my Suunto M4. It's tracks calories and suggests workouts and intensity for your chosen results.
  • Rebjones612
    Rebjones612 Posts: 408
    bump :)
  • Asavitzk
    Asavitzk Posts: 66
    With so many FT4 endorsements I just ordered one. Thanks folks.
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