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What's a good Heart Rate Monitor?
SarahFox1118
Posts: 21 Member
Hi guys!
So I obviously NEED to get a HR monitor. I don't have one yet and as it's a bit of an investment, I wanted to check in with all of you here to see if anyone could suggest a fairly affordable (under $100. Less is better) one that's good quality. Bells and whistles are nice if I would actually use them. Otherwise they just complicate things. I don't mind paying a little extra for an extra tool or three that I'll use regularly. (i.e. body fat %, pedometer, stopwatch, whatever.)
So, what works for you?
So I obviously NEED to get a HR monitor. I don't have one yet and as it's a bit of an investment, I wanted to check in with all of you here to see if anyone could suggest a fairly affordable (under $100. Less is better) one that's good quality. Bells and whistles are nice if I would actually use them. Otherwise they just complicate things. I don't mind paying a little extra for an extra tool or three that I'll use regularly. (i.e. body fat %, pedometer, stopwatch, whatever.)
So, what works for you?
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Hi Sarah! I use a heart rate monitor that's an app on my iphone . . .best part is, it's FREE. I'm sure there are plenty of higher quality, but this seems to work just fine. Big 5 Sporting Goods has the wrist watch kind for right about $100 if you prefer that style. Good luck!
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Hi Sarah! I use a heart rate monitor that's an app on my iphone . . .best part is, it's FREE. I'm sure there are plenty of higher quality, but this seems to work just fine. Big 5 Sporting Goods has the wrist watch kind for right about $100 if you prefer that style. Good luck!
Michelle
How does your phone read your heart rate?0 -
Hi guys!
So I obviously NEED to get a HR monitor. I don't have one yet and as it's a bit of an investment, I wanted to check in with all of you here to see if anyone could suggest a fairly affordable (under $100. Less is better) one that's good quality. Bells and whistles are nice if I would actually use them. Otherwise they just complicate things. I don't mind paying a little extra for an extra tool or three that I'll use regularly. (i.e. body fat %, pedometer, stopwatch, whatever.)
So, what works for you?
I have a polar F6. Have had it for years. I can even swim with it on. (waterproof to 30 meters or something) Polar makes a good product.0 -
I use a Polar F4. I think it was about $65 on Amazon...I have been very happy with it. I"m like you...I didn't need it to have alot of bells and whistles...I use it for heart rate (DUH!) and calorie expenditure.
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Did anyone find the chest strap uncomfortable? I'd hoped I could find one without a strap, but they seem really rare. I haven't been able to find one. I'm guessing they'd be super expensive, too.
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I've heard the chest straps are most reliable. It is a bit annoying...but you get used to it...and its worth it to get a decent read on cals burned and heart rate.
Did anyone find the chest strap uncomfortable? I'd hoped I could find one without a strap, but they seem really rare. I haven't been able to find one. I'm guessing they'd be super expensive, too.
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Did anyone find the chest strap uncomfortable? I'd hoped I could find one without a strap, but they seem really rare. I haven't been able to find one. I'm guessing they'd be super expensive, too.
I don't find the chest strap a problem. It fits right under my sports bra chest elastic so sometimes I forget it's there. I wear it for hours when I am doing yard work and such.0 -
I have a Polar F11 that I got fairly cheap on eBay, and I love it! I don't think they make the F11 anymore. That's why I think it's a good idea to check eBay, especially if you're price-conscious. And I don't even notice the chest strap when I'm working out.0
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I've got the polar F7 that seems to work quite well. I got it on ebay.0
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