HRM reccomendations

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  • Wonderob
    Wonderob Posts: 1,372 Member
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    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.
  • TinaDay1114
    TinaDay1114 Posts: 1,328 Member
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    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.
  • FrostyBev
    FrostyBev Posts: 119 Member
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    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.
  • questiontheanswers
    questiontheanswers Posts: 170 Member
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    I bought a Polar T4 on Ebay for $50 and it just arrived this afternoon. Had it programmed in minutes and am already playing around with it. I obviously haven't had it long enough to give you a real in-depth recommendation, but so far I am smitten. Super easy to use.
  • FrostyBev
    FrostyBev Posts: 119 Member
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    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
  • rachelilb
    rachelilb Posts: 179 Member
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    Thank You Everyone!! Ill have to decide between the Polar FT7 or FT4
  • PunkE
    PunkE Posts: 9 Member
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    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 :)
  • CLCinNOLA
    CLCinNOLA Posts: 82 Member
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    Another happy FT7 owner.
    Thank You Everyone!! Ill have to decide between the Polar FT7 or FT4
    Either one would be great.

    My FT7 is easy to operate, the chest strap is comfortable, and the results are very consistent.
  • sterphy
    sterphy Posts: 68 Member
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    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!
  • pstansel74
    pstansel74 Posts: 130 Member
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    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/548645-setup-polar-hrm-for-more-accurate-calorie-burn-for-known-bmr
    Where would I find the guide??


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