Trying to buy an HRM! ... help?

raayfrancy
raayfrancy Posts: 100
in Fitness and Exercise
Hey! I was wondering if anyone had a favorite brand of HRM.
I was googling some different, but wasn't quite sure where to start - and they all seem pretty costly, so I don't want to pick the wrong one!

I didn't want to buy one until I got committed to running/jogging - and now that I am, I want to know how many calories I'm actually burning! Haha (:

Thanks for your time, everyone.
xo

p.s. if you'd like, add me! (:

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  • robinskv
    robinskv Posts: 107 Member
    I love my Polar FT7...LOVE IT!!
  • raayfrancy
    raayfrancy Posts: 100
    I love my Polar FT7...LOVE IT!!

    Thank you so much! I'll check that out (:
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    Search the boards here for HRM - heaps of topics on HRMs and tons of advice.
  • raayfrancy
    raayfrancy Posts: 100
    Search the boards here for HRM - heaps of topics on HRMs and tons of advice.

    I thought so and I tried looking! Haha.. but I couldn't find anythingg so I just figured to create my own topic. (:
    So far, I've been receiving quite a few messages in my inbox about the Polar FT7 - sounds like a winner, haha.
  • oneIT
    oneIT Posts: 388 Member
    Polar FT4! Simple and cheap. $60 off amazon.
  • AzhureSnow
    AzhureSnow Posts: 289 Member
    Polar FT7!
  • MrsORourke
    MrsORourke Posts: 315 Member
    I also love my Polar FT7!!
  • AmyLRed
    AmyLRed Posts: 856 Member
    also a polar ft7 here!


    Browse the internet, compare functions you want or could live without, and go from there! :)
  • cthomps
    cthomps Posts: 31 Member
    Polar FT4 - simple - easy to use and can find them for around $50-60 - http://www.heartratemonitorsusa.com/ GREAT website!!!
  • PrncessBre
    PrncessBre Posts: 444 Member
    Bump :smile:
  • jfrog123
    jfrog123 Posts: 432 Member
    Love my Polar FT7, but if lower cost is important go for the FT4.
  • byHISstrength
    byHISstrength Posts: 984 Member
    Love my Polar FT7
  • steelersfamily6
    steelersfamily6 Posts: 138 Member
    It just depends on how much you want to spend. I went for the cheaper one only bc I can't afford the expensive ones and I thought I wasnt going to get what I wanted out of it but I am so happy with mine. I have the Polar FT4 and even though the FT7 is a little better, for me it really wasnt that big of a difference for the money. Def go Polar
  • jae6704
    jae6704 Posts: 458 Member
    love my polar. I started with the FT4 and now have the FT60.
  • Squeezalsize10
    Squeezalsize10 Posts: 109
    Polar FT4! Simple and cheap. $60 off amazon.

    I own that too...its great and really comfortable.
  • heddylyn
    heddylyn Posts: 173 Member
    Polar FT4! Simple and cheap. $60 off amazon.

    ^ Agreed! I am in love with mine.
  • BigAardvaark
    BigAardvaark Posts: 43
    If you're into your running, check out the Garmin Forerunner range. The ones with heartrate monitoring. Not cheap but I lurrrrrve my 410 :-)
  • mandy_lee86
    mandy_lee86 Posts: 103 Member
    Polar FT4!!! Love it!!
  • CalJur
    CalJur Posts: 627 Member
    Polar FT7 or Jawbone UP.
  • ttillman19
    ttillman19 Posts: 54 Member
    Is a heart rate monitor better or something like the FitBit?
  • EuphonyChloeH
    EuphonyChloeH Posts: 107 Member
    I have a Polar FT4. It's a great starter HRM (my first), it tracks calories burned and if you're in your target heart rate zone, and it's really easy to use. Regardless of what kind you get, get one that includes a strap that goes around your chest - I've been told these are more reliable than ones that are just around your wrist.
  • naeswirl
    naeswirl Posts: 56
    I have a Polar FT60 and I love it!!
  • lovesweetlove
    lovesweetlove Posts: 40
    Well definitely go with POLAR! I have a polar FT4 because it was more affordable and had all the features I was interested in. I love it! I got mine for $63 with shipping too from bodytronics online, which was the best price I could find.
  • iwillsoonbeslim
    iwillsoonbeslim Posts: 283
    If you're into your running, check out the Garmin Forerunner range. The ones with heartrate monitoring. Not cheap but I lurrrrrve my 410 :-)

    Yup. For outdoors pursuits (walking, running, biking, hiking, mountains) I can't see past my Garmin Forerunner 405cx. Only had it a couple of weeks, but wouldn't be without it now :)

    But for pure calorie tracking, I've preferred my Kelly Holmes watch out of all I've had :)
  • Flaming_Reef
    Flaming_Reef Posts: 34 Member
    I love my polar F6. It's been holding up wonderfully through all my exercises and constant use for months at a time every summer- even swimming! Has a chest strap too.

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