Surely this topic has been beaten to death, but....

LindaLouLu
LindaLouLu Posts: 271 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I REALLY need a HR monitor that I can also use to track distance for as cheap as possible. I've sen so many different options. So many different price ranges. Any GREAT under $100 models that anyone knows of? I'm feeling so completely lost in my search for one that is reasonably priced yet functional and accurate. :sad: :sad:

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  • wrecktechno
    wrecktechno Posts: 145 Member
    I have a polar HRM and I use the Nike+ shoe sensor with my ipod for distance. Just make sure you calibrate it correctly.
  • LindaLouLu
    LindaLouLu Posts: 271 Member
    I have a polar HRM and I use the Nike+ shoe sensor with my ipod for distance. Just make sure you calibrate it correctly.

    Does that Nike+ thing work with an iPod classic?
  • Jamie2007
    Jamie2007 Posts: 169
    Do you have a smartphone? The Endomondo app is awesome!
  • Arthurpod
    Arthurpod Posts: 9
    I don't know about any HR monitors that track distance. I use mine to monitor my uh.. heart rate. I try to stay in between 65-80% of my maximum heart rate for the duration of my jog. As for accurate distance recorders, I would try RunKeeper or MapMyFitness applications for iPhone. If you don't have an iPhone and have an android I'm sure there are similar apps for it. I personally use RunKeeper for iPhone and it works great!
  • rai8759
    rai8759 Posts: 296 Member
    mine was under $50 bucks... I'll send you what brand when i get home tomorrow. I got it off Amazon if you want to just search for one.
  • LindaLouLu
    LindaLouLu Posts: 271 Member
    Forgot to mention.... I have a dumb phone. Not a smart phone. Apps won't work. It only makes and receives calls. :noway:
  • LindaLouLu
    LindaLouLu Posts: 271 Member
    mine was under $50 bucks... I'll send you what brand when i get home tomorrow. I got it off Amazon if you want to just search for one.

    Thanks!
  • Cliffslosinit
    Cliffslosinit Posts: 5,044 Member
    http://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHAB_enUS451US451&aq=f&sugexp=chrome,mod=7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=hrm+polar

    I've seen folk talking up this brand quite often here.
  • LindaLouLu
    LindaLouLu Posts: 271 Member
    http://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHAB_enUS451US451&aq=f&sugexp=chrome,mod=7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=hrm+polar

    I've seen folk talking up this brand quite often here.

    Thank you! Looking into it.
  • wrecktechno
    wrecktechno Posts: 145 Member
    I have a polar HRM and I use the Nike+ shoe sensor with my ipod for distance. Just make sure you calibrate it correctly.

    Does that Nike+ thing work with an iPod classic?

    I don't think it does because of its harddrive system. :(
    It works with Nano and Touch.
    Sorry.
  • LindaLouLu
    LindaLouLu Posts: 271 Member
    I have a polar HRM and I use the Nike+ shoe sensor with my ipod for distance. Just make sure you calibrate it correctly.

    Does that Nike+ thing work with an iPod classic?

    I don't think it does because of its harddrive system. :(
    It works with Nano and Touch.
    Sorry.

    Drat. Of course it only works with items I don't own. :laugh: :grumble: :explode:
  • LordBezoar
    LordBezoar Posts: 625 Member
    If you are looking to track your distance and do not have a smart phone, I suggest a FitBit. I love mine.

    www.fitbit.com

    If you want an HRM, go with Polar as the others have suggested.
  • bethvandenberg
    bethvandenberg Posts: 1,496 Member
    I have a polar HRM and I use mapmyride or Nike+ for distance. Good luck.
  • Sarahmeridith
    Sarahmeridith Posts: 298 Member
    I have a polar,itwas $70 I thinkand works great!
  • sk2775
    sk2775 Posts: 699 Member
    I got my polar FT4 from amazon for 60 dollars. It has a chest strap and I totally love it. I have been using it for over a year now and it is still working great. Polar has great models. Which ever you end up with, just make sure that you have one with a chest strap.
  • Skeels
    Skeels Posts: 929 Member
    Polar FT7 is what I use..........it is great and you can find them for a reasonable price.
  • DelilahCat0212
    DelilahCat0212 Posts: 282 Member
    I got mine from a one deal a day bargain basment website for $20. It counts calories, my previous one (Omron) did not. The machines at the gym pick up the signal. I wish I would have bought a case of them for that price. When it dies (it's almost dead) I'm getting a Polar.

    Wanted to add...my funds are quite limited so I'd probably get a fitbit before I replaced my old HRM.
  • MrsORourke
    MrsORourke Posts: 315 Member
    I ♥ my Polar FT7!
  • skinnybearlyndsay
    skinnybearlyndsay Posts: 798 Member
    Do a search for Polar HRM on Amazon. That's where I've gotten both mine and my sisters and they we both around $70 each with shipping.
  • _Thanatos_
    _Thanatos_ Posts: 166
    I got some cheap little thing from Academy for like 50$. Works fine to me. I believe it was called Sportsline or something.
  • mandy031383
    mandy031383 Posts: 94 Member
    I use my FT4 HRM for my heart rate n calories burned and then I have an app on my phone called walk tracker it does distance/gps for waling running biking. I think you can get in on the ipod
  • SuperAmie
    SuperAmie Posts: 307 Member
    I Just ordered the Polar FT4 from Amazon.ca (or Amazon.com for non-canadians) for under 100.. i think it came in total to 90? Thats with shipping... I heard really good things about it! Im so excited lol
  • TheGsMama
    TheGsMama Posts: 80 Member
    http://www.mapmyrun.com/

    No need for the app just map out your route on the computer when you get back.
  • Mindmovesbody
    Mindmovesbody Posts: 399 Member
    If you are looking to track your distance and do not have a smart phone, I suggest a FitBit. I love mine.

    www.fitbit.com

    If you want an HRM, go with Polar as the others have suggested.

    Yep! I have a Fitbit to keep track of my steps and distance and calorie burn and a heart rate monitor (Polar Ft4) to actually track accurate calories during exercise.
  • Sheila_Ann
    Sheila_Ann Posts: 365 Member
    I have a polar and I also use fitbit. I've noticed that the fitbit is pretty close to what my HRM says I burned during a particular workout. I love using both! But I'd get the fitbit first. It's great for tracking calories burned thru out the day and for tracking all your steps including stairs and sleeping.

    Good Luck!
    Sheila
  • jsidel126
    jsidel126 Posts: 694 Member
    If you don't have a smart phone -- Try google maps. Plot your route and it will display the distance covered. You only need to do this
    once, not every time you exercise.
  • Articeluvsmemphis
    Articeluvsmemphis Posts: 1,987 Member
    I bought mines new off ebay for about 45bucks. New Balance N4 for women, have had it over a year now, love it.chest strap/watch, simple to use

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