HRM reccomendations

I have the Garmin FR70. Its great and I dont even notice the band. Uploads wirelessly the data from my workouts.... LOVE IT!

I have just bought an FT4. Has anyone ever used theirs in the pool. It says it is ok, and the transmitter and watch are water resistant for up to 30 metres - but has anyone actually done it?

I just ordered a Polar FT7 based on the the recommendations I've seen on the forums. I placed the order a couple days ago w/ EastBay - and they have a promo code on the home page that you can use for free shipping.

Just got my FT4 for under $60.

Bodytronics.com, use coupon code POPO when checking out. $58.79

Can't wait to try it out!!!

I just got a polar ft4 two days ago and it's kind of my new best friend.

I just got a polar ft4 two days ago and it's kind of my new best friend.

So did my wife, a nice pink one! We are now the HRM couple! Quite interesting results, Zumba is a big calorie burner, walking the dog.....not so! Need to walk him up Everest to burn a decent amount.

I have a Polar FT7 and love it!

^^ Definitely this. I use it in the pool 4-6 days a week, plus on running/biking/hiking. I even wore it through 3.5 hrs of Spartan Beast and it works perfect!

I got mine from http://www.heartratemonitorsusa.com/90039173.html which was cheaper then Amazon or eBay or anywhere else for that matter.

Can you guys clarify what 'zone' I am supposed to be in to burn my maximum calories, if I'm using a monitor for walking? I just ordered one last week, should be getting it any day now. I'm a little confused about the different zones and what zone I am supposed to be in at what times!?

First figure out what your max heart rate is and then work within a percentage of your max.

The easiest and best known method to calculate your maximum heart rate (MHR) is to use the formula
•MHR = 220 - Age
http://www.brianmac.co.uk/maxhr.htm (Has a lot of different calculators for MHR.

Here is a quick calculator to figure out your different zones.
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/calculator_target.asp

And a very indepth look at what exactly heart rate zones mean.
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness_articles.asp?id=1044

Yesterday, I decided to put some of the results of my HRM in the blog section of myfitnesspal. You have now given me the idea to mention in the blog what HRM I am using in case anyone else wants to see how I have successfully incorporated it into my workouts.

I think I will add all the results next time, to help other heart rate monitor shoppers assess and visualize how having this one would impact a workout!

Can you give the link to your blog? I'd love to read about it, b/c I'm considering this one, too.

Hey, TinaDay1114! Here you go: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/PunkE
Feel free to ask me anything about it

Can you guys clarify what 'zone' I am supposed to be in to burn my maximum calories, if I'm using a monitor for walking? I just ordered one last week, should be getting it any day now. I'm a little confused about the different zones and what zone I am supposed to be in at what times!?

First figure out what your max heart rate is and then work within a percentage of your max.

The easiest and best known method to calculate your maximum heart rate (MHR) is to use the formula
•MHR = 220 - Age
http://www.brianmac.co.uk/maxhr.htm (Has a lot of different calculators for MHR.

Here is a quick calculator to figure out your different zones.
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/calculator_target.asp

And a very indepth look at what exactly heart rate zones mean.
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness_articles.asp?id=1044

THANK YOU so much for clarifying!