Bought HRM... and it's going back
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Aryel168
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Hey all,
So I bought my first HRM and it's a piece of crap, or at least this is my opinion. Bought it at Target for about $50, but you are unable to enter height/weight into it . Is this important? I'm currently pretty large at 242 and have been pretty sedentary up until last week. I think that for the most accurate reading, ht/wt should be put into the equation, correct?
It's a New Balance Fit- and I don't think I'm keeping it- any suggestions for a HRM that's good, but affordable?
Thanks!!
So I bought my first HRM and it's a piece of crap, or at least this is my opinion. Bought it at Target for about $50, but you are unable to enter height/weight into it . Is this important? I'm currently pretty large at 242 and have been pretty sedentary up until last week. I think that for the most accurate reading, ht/wt should be put into the equation, correct?
It's a New Balance Fit- and I don't think I'm keeping it- any suggestions for a HRM that's good, but affordable?
Thanks!!
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yeah i'd take it back. if you want to track things like your calories burned (even though it will still wont be 100% accurate), you definitely want to get an HRM with a chest strap and you can input your height and weight.
i have a polar ft60, but i'd recommend the polar f40. it's a bit cheaper than the one i have, has the main bells and whistles (tracks heart rate and calories and you can store workouts) and has a chest strap0 -
Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. What a waste of $50 on this thing.0
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I have a polar F6, I got it on Amazon, and it has been working great for 3 years now. Definitely need one with a chest strap.0
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Ditto the Polar F40. It is simple to use and gives everything you need to help you get into shape.
I have found the best prices on-line at:
http://www.heartratemonitorsusa.com/ft40-all.html0 -
You should be able to pick up a Polar FT4 for around $70 from amazon or the FT7 (stores more workouts) for around $85 and they come with the chest strap.0
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For $10 more you can the Polar FT4 from Bodytronics.0
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Yep.. Needs to go back. Target should take it back if it's not worn.. I know best buy took my Timex back when I returned mine.
Buy a Polar.. For that same 50 dollars you can get an FT4 on Amazon.0 -
I got a NB HRM with a chest strap.
If I could find the receipt & the box, I'd return it.0 -
Polar, for the win.0
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Go for a polar.
Its well worth the money.0 -
For $10 more you can the Polar FT4 from Bodytronics.
this is what i did, and it shipped free!0 -
For $10 more you can the Polar FT4 from Bodytronics.
^^^ This. Love my Polar FT4.0 -
The Polar F6 is great but I'd recommend getting one of the newer models that allows you to switch out the battery yourself like the FT4. I've heard of people getting pretty good deals on them if they shop around online or catch them on sale at their local sports shop.
ETA: That's what I get for being a slow poster - you already got your feedback about where to find the FT4 at a good price!0 -
Polar FT4 with chest strap.0
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I have a polar. I've had it for about 5 years. Had to change the batteries recently (huge pain in the butt), but the thing has been through the ringer and still works.0
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polar FT7 - $100+/- bucks on amazon or walmart.com.....
includes chest strap and watch with are essential if you want to track calories burned and your actual heart rate...
good luck,
denise0 -
Well alrighty then!! Polar FT4 is a winner! LOL
I just bought the NB today- still have the box, and the receipt. Buh-bye to that waste of $$$$$$.
Thanks everyone!0 -
Polar FT4 with chest strap.
< this .... its what i use and wont leave home without it0 -
Hey all,
So I bought my first HRM and it's a piece of crap, or at least this is my opinion. Bought it at Target for about $50, but you are unable to enter height/weight into it . Is this important? I'm currently pretty large at 242 and have been pretty sedentary up until last week. I think that for the most accurate reading, ht/wt should be put into the equation, correct?
It's a New Balance Fit- and I don't think I'm keeping it- any suggestions for a HRM that's good, but affordable?
Thanks!!
Is it just a watch or does it come with a chest-strap?0 -
Polar is a very good brand of HRM as many others have told you already.0
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