How accurate is an HRM and where can I find a good one???

guamSUPERgirl90
guamSUPERgirl90 Posts: 255 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I've heard a lot of good things about using a Heart Rate Monitor. I want to find out what can I look for. Any recommendations and what I should need it to do? I don't want to invest in something generic but then I'm not willing to over-invest. Can you tell me where you bought yours, the features, price, and your experience?

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  • Tourney3p0
    Tourney3p0 Posts: 290 Member
    Polar seems to make a good line. I've got the FT7 and it suits my needs. Seems to match up with my BMR pretty well. After looking at the feature set, the FT4 does everything I need and costs a bit less. That's what my girlfriend went with, and she's happy with it.

    You can find them at most Best Buys (check their inventory online first though, as not all stores carry them). I also noticed ****'s Sporting Goods carries them. If you don't mind waiting a few days, you can pick them up for cheaper on Amazon. Just make sure it comes with the chest strap.

    Edit: Name of the store was censored out. You can probably figure out the one.
  • guamSUPERgirl90
    guamSUPERgirl90 Posts: 255 Member
    i wonder why it would be censored but figured it out! THanks so much!!!
  • shmunster
    shmunster Posts: 522 Member
    I've got the polar ft4, and its a pretty popular one around here, its great, very affordable and has enough functions that I need, like HR, cals burnt, avg and max HR and keeps 10 previous workouts in its memory
  • BarefootBrendan
    BarefootBrendan Posts: 58 Member
    If you train outdoors go for a garmin device.
  • shellsy0424
    shellsy0424 Posts: 127 Member
    I got my Polar FT4 on amazon, I have had it for 5 days and I looooooove it so much so far. I got it at a great price of 65.
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