HRM please give me advice on a good one

hubkal · April 2012

I use a fitbit regularly and I love it, but now that I am getting more fit and more dedicated I would like to move to a HRM. What is the one you use and do you wear it all day or just when you work out? I want a comfortable one that is NOT cumbersome or difficult to use and understand.

Di3012 · April 2012

I use a fitbit regularly and I love it, but now that I am getting more fit and more dedicated I would like to move to a HRM. What is the one you use and do you wear it all day or just when you work out? I want a comfortable one that is NOT cumbersome or difficult to use and understand.

Polar FT4 here, it has a chest-strap that is very comfortable and is super-easy-peasey to set up and use. Got it off Amazon, it arrived within two days.

I only wear it during workouts, as HRMs are not reliable or accurate when worn if just pottering about or sitting still etc. They are only meant for when exercising see.

lizblizz28 · April 2012

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I'm also look for a good HRM

allierae14 · April 2012

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I use a fitbit regularly and I love it, but now that I am getting more fit and more dedicated I would like to move to a HRM. What is the one you use and do you wear it all day or just when you work out? I want a comfortable one that is NOT cumbersome or difficult to use and understand.

Polar FT4 here, it has a chest-strap that is very comfortable and is super-easy-peasey to set up and use. Got it off Amazon, it arrived within two days.

I only wear it during workouts, as HRMs are not reliable or accurate when worn if just pottering about or sitting still etc. They are only meant for when exercising see.

I have an FT4 too and love it. I got mine at D ick's Sporting Goods

13519485 · April 2012

I recommend the Zephyr Bioharness or the basic Zephyr HRM. The Bioharness is definitely more accurate because it tracks respiration and body temperature in addition to your heart rate, but the basic HRM is probably sufficient for most people.

Mindmovesbody · April 2012

Polar FT4 here as well! It was recommended by so many people on here and they were all right....I LOVE IT! I only wear it when I work out. No reason to wear it all day. Unless I'm out doing lawn work and what not.

dedication6 · April 2012

Ditto....I need a new one. Currently using Sportline watch from Walmart. I'm so sick of it taking 15 seconds or longer to find my heartbeat. I really want something with a chest strap.

thinktank32k · April 2012

polar ft4 and love it. Got it from Bodytronics.com coupon code POPO under 60 bucks

spectralmoon · April 2012

I have a Polar FT4 as well, and I love it. The watch part is very easy to set up (birth date for age, height, etc.), and the chest strap is a very soft, flexible stretchy material that sits just below your bra line and is undetectable beneath clothes (unless they're skin tight).

And same as above- wear it when you work out, or are out for a lot of walking that you normally (on your average day) don't do.

yesthistime · April 2012

I use the Polar FT4 and only when I work out. It's great!

Jellyphant · April 2012

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I use a fitbit regularly and I love it, but now that I am getting more fit and more dedicated I would like to move to a HRM. What is the one you use and do you wear it all day or just when you work out? I want a comfortable one that is NOT cumbersome or difficult to use and understand.

Polar FT4 here, it has a chest-strap that is very comfortable and is super-easy-peasey to set up and use. Got it off Amazon, it arrived within two days.

I only wear it during workouts, as HRMs are not reliable or accurate when worn if just pottering about or sitting still etc. They are only meant for when exercising see.

I second the Polar FT4. I got mine from heartratemonitors.com on a sale for about $75 versus the one I saw at the store for 95. Go online and look for sales! It really is easy cheesy to use. :]

krueandliz · April 2012

Polar FT7 here. Love it and will not exercise without it.

BigBoneSista · April 2012

Polar FT4

c8linmarie · April 2012

Polar FT4. Love it. I only wear mine during exercise.

michelleepotter · April 2012

polar ft4 and love it. Got it from Bodytronics.com coupon code POPO under 60 bucks

Is that coupon code still good?

thinktank32k · April 2012

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polar ft4 and love it. Got it from Bodytronics.com coupon code POPO under 60 bucks

Is that coupon code still good?

Yes

tinana_RN · April 2012

Polar FT4, got it last week from bodytronics for $61.88/free shipping. Very happy with it.

Kerri_is_so_very · April 2012

I've got a Polar FT4 too. It's easy and does what I need. I would suggest Amazon as well...free shipping.

mandy_lynn · April 2012

I have a Polar F6 and I love it!
I do suggest you get one with a chest strap, they are more accurate.

Willbenchforcupcakes · April 2012

Yet another polar ft4, and love it. Super easy to set up and use.

PrincessLou71186 · April 2012

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I use a fitbit regularly and I love it, but now that I am getting more fit and more dedicated I would like to move to a HRM. What is the one you use and do you wear it all day or just when you work out? I want a comfortable one that is NOT cumbersome or difficult to use and understand.

Polar FT4 here, it has a chest-strap that is very comfortable and is super-easy-peasey to set up and use. Got it off Amazon, it arrived within two days.

I only wear it during workouts, as HRMs are not reliable or accurate when worn if just pottering about or sitting still etc. They are only meant for when exercising see.

Same. I also use it when swimming.

MisFitMom219 · April 2012

I LOVE my polar ft40!

It keeps track of my daily workouts (hours) & calories burned. It also stores them by the week so I can monitor my progress ---it's great seeing where my heart rate is during a workout...ie fat burn vs exercise mode << let's me know when I need to step my game up!

nheilweil · April 2012

If you've got an iPhone 4S, I highly recommend Wahoo's "Blue HR". It's a chest strap that sends to your iPhone and integrates nicely with other iPhone apps such as RunKeeper! The previous model used a little dongle that you had to plug into the iPhone's dock connector but this new model is Bluetooth Smart Ready (i.e., low power) and works with the iPhone 4S and is awesome -- I love it!

hellamoet · April 2012

now for a little dissent in the ranks... I'm using the Scosche MyTrek Bluetooth HRM synced to my iphone, using the $3 Digifit app to track heart rate, calories burned, etc. I love having quantifiable results in front of my face in the gym, and the app will provide audible feedback regarding your heart rate through your music/podcasts etc if you are running or cycling. Downside: not waterproof for swimming, a bit more expensive: about $115 CAD. The Digifit app is customisable for heart rate zones, custom workouts etc, and also keeps track of all your workouts, providing graphs and charts, perfect for us info geeks out there.