HRM w/ Calorie Counter

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  • 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!



    it says on the website that the length goes from 27" to 54"...its stretchy...hope this helps

    Thanks! How about the watch band portion? Do you have one of the women's or mens? I have large wrists generally, and couldnt find anything online about the watch band length. Thanks!
  • Minnie_Moo
    Minnie_Moo Posts: 239 Member
    Need Suggestions......

    OK>>>>>>> GO!!!! :happy:

    Don't know if this will help you any but...........Here is a link that was posted in another thread with a lot of information on HRM's. Also, I would suggest getting one with a chest strap as they are better to calculate an accurate HR.


    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


    I purchased a Polar FT40 last year from heartratemonitorsusa dot com to replace my old Polar (which didn't calculate calories burned) and I :heart: the FT40.

    You can search the internet for specials and lowest prices if you are shopping for any HRM on sites like heart rate monitors usa , Amazon, sporting stores, ebay, etc.

    Also, search for online codes so that you can take advantage of any additional savings :wink:


    I searched online and bought both of mine on heartratemonitors dot com and also found an online coupon for it and saved an additional $10.00 in addition to it being on sale at the time I purchased it :smile:


    **** Actually I just checked their site and now the FT40 that I bought is now on sale for $116.47 with free shipping. I paid around $149.95 on sale when I got my FT40 so this is now a good price for anyone looking at the FT40 !

    And for anyone looking at the FT7 (another popular HRM with members on here) - it is also on sale for $75.50 with free shipping !

    The FT4 is on sale for $67.71 to 79.66 (depending on color purchased) with free shipping as well ****
  • jamiem1102
    jamiem1102 Posts: 1,196 Member
    I really want a Polar FT 4 too!!!!
  • jtcc91
    jtcc91 Posts: 88 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.

    You can view your calorie burn during your workout with the FT4. You just push the top right button to scroll thru the screens. I do this and switch back and forth occasionally to view my current HR and my calories burned. It's easy and not a hassle. :)
  • KimsWeightloss
    KimsWeightloss Posts: 40
    Thanks! :smile:
  • runlaugheatpie
    runlaugheatpie Posts: 376 Member
    I have a Garmin Forerunner 110 and I love it.
  • 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.

    You can view your calorie burn during your workout with the FT4. You just push the top right button to scroll thru the screens. I do this and switch back and forth occasionally to view my current HR and my calories burned. It's easy and not a hassle. :)

    Thanks for the info. I do not have an FT4 but a MFPal mentioned to me that she couldn't read current cal burn. I will let her know. :)
  • Reckabek
    Reckabek Posts: 487 Member
    Polar ft4 amazon for around 60 target for 93$
  • Reckabek
    Reckabek Posts: 487 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.

    My ft4 allows u to see how many calories u r burning while burning! I switch between that and my heart rate!
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