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Polar FT7 Heart Rate Monitor Red/Silver, Women’s
- Chronograph: yes
- Low Battery Indicator: yes
- Altimeter: no
- Digital Compass: no
- Water-Resistant: yes
Whether you are training for a triathlon or trying to lose weight, the Polar FT7 Heart Rate Monitor Watch pinpoints the information you need to meet your goals. The Polar EnergyPointer tells you if the main effect of your training is fitness improvement or fat burning, so you can adjust your workout as needed.Large LCD display with backlight makes it easy to get your feedback; HeartTouch enables button-free operationAllows you to set automatic (age-based) or manual target zonesVisual and audible alarms let you know when you are in your target zoneDisplays heart rate information as beats per minute or percentage of maximum heart rateRecords average and maximum heart rate during exercise, time in target zone, and calorie expenditure during exerciseStores information for up to 99 workoutsWatch features include stopwatch, alarm, date, and weekday indicatorIncludes comfortable and lightweight coded WearLink+ wireless chest transmitter, designed to eliminate cross-talk with other heart monitors
List Price: $ 119.95
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Before settling on the Polar FT7 Heart Rate Monitor, I did a lot of research on the various types of HRM out there. I was looking for a HRM that wouldn’t just give me my heart rate, but I also wanted a bit more features, but I didn’t need a lot of features that the higher numbered FT models offered.
When I saw the FT7 model, I was surprised to see so little reviews or mentions of this model. I’m not sure why, maybe this is a newer model or Polar just prefers directing people to the more expensive models because I kept seeing numerous reviews for the F6 or F7, FT40, and FT60 models.
After comparing various Polar HRMs, I settled for the FT7 because it had all the features that I was looking for in a HRM.
Watch/HRM
– Monitors heart rates. I found the monitoring to be accurate except underwater. (I’ll go into detail about that a bit later.)
– Counts Calories. The Calorie counter seems to be quite accurate. I have used it for walking, spinning classes, swimming, and strength training sessions and the calorie counts are reasonable.
– Target heart rate graph. The graph is useful for seeing where you are and if you’re within your minimum and maximum HR “fitness” ranges during a session.
– Very user friendly. Even though there aren’t any instructions on setting up the watch, I didn’t think they were needed. I didn’t even bother looking at the manual until I was done configuring the watch, but I’ve never been one to read manuals. However, others may find the lack of a detailed manual a bit frustrating.
– Stores Training Files. Which include records of session durations, calories burned, average HR, Maximum HR, and the amount of time your workout HR was spent in the target range.
– Weekly Summaries. This basically sums up the total amount of time spent training, the total calories during each session, and how many sessions during the week.
– Settings are very easy to change especially if you have any weight changes and want to keep an accurate count of calories being burned.
– There is also a backlight, which is quite handy if you’re somewhere with minimal lighting.
– I also found out that if you hold the “down arrow” button, you can change the time to a second time zone that you can set by going through the “quick menu” which is accessed by holding down the “backlight button (*)” which also leads to the “button lock” feature. If you hold down the “up arrow” button, you can change the “Watch face” to just display the time and date or the time and date and logo, which is smaller on the face, but it includes seconds and FT7 logo along the bottom.
– The women’s watch is black with a gold stripe down the center of the band. I found the design to be all right. It is less flashy and colorful as the other models, which is one reason I like this watch. I can wear it with my work clothes and it does not stand out much.
– User changeable batteries. This was something I really wanted out of my HRM. I never liked sending something to the manufacturer for replacements even under warranty. I just don’t like dealing with shipping, waiting, and extra fees.
– Water Resistant. I have used this HRM in the pool and the monitoring is relatively accurate when it actually reads the transmitter. I believe the Polar website notes that in some highly chlorinated pools or seawater the transmitter will not be picked up underwater. The pool in my gym is very chlorinated and there were times when the HRM will not pick up my heart rate. But if I just sit still in the water for a minute or so the watch will pick up the signal again. Though this can get annoying if you are trying to swim laps for endurance. The watch still gives me a fair calculation of calories I have burned during my swim sessions. Though the calorie count is most likely lower since I’m not sure how long the watch is not reading my heart rate during times when I am swimming several laps nonstop. I also tried using this in a saltwater treated pool and the moment I went underwater the transmitter does not work at all. So I’m guessing that this HRM will not work if you are swimming in the ocean.
Chest Strap
– The Chest strap is very comfortable, and I usually don’t feel it, but then again it might be because I’m used to having something strapped around my chest all day. And I have had no problems of it slipping. It is also recommended to wet the straps a little. I usually just wet my hands a bit and rub against the cloth area, and I’m good to go.
– User changeable batteries. The transmitter pops off easily from the strap, and like the watch, I can change my own batteries, but unfortunately the watch and transmitter use different types of batteries.
– Another perk is that most of the machines in my gym also pick up the transmitter readings, allowing me not have to keep glancing at my watch while I’m on the elliptical or cycling.
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|Good monitor, with one main flaw,
I’ve had the ft7 for maybe two weeks now, using it many times, since it is my first heart rate monitor. Overall, i think it is a good deal. It feels and looks like a high-quality instrument – solid, if not “flashy”. It fits my wrists just fine and seems to have plenty of adjustment for larger wrists (I have fairly small wrists for a guy, at a “healthy” weight of 157 at 5’8″, at age 40). I believe the watch band is anti-microbial (and anyway, has a cool yet subtle almost snakeskin kind of look to it). The band’s connection to the watch seems quite integrated and sturdy, with the vertical thickness of the band being the same as the watch where the two meet. The watch’s main body, while plenty large, does not dwarf my wrist or anything.
I understand that it is a fairly recent development for Polar that the chest strap and the watch will both take regular batteries, rather than having to order replacements from Polar. Certainly that is more convenient. Also as I reviewed potentially replacing my ft7 (see reason below), I found that it is also a treat to have a fabric strap for the heart signal transmitter, as a lot of manufacturers use plastic or rubber (?). I find the fabric strap to be no discomfort at all.
The “heart touch” (i think that’s the name) feature, is at least a cool novelty – bring your watch close to your heart strap and the watch will beep then flash to show the time, then go back to the previous display after a few seconds.
You can manually rotate through several displays as you are training. I would prefer a display that shows the heart rate and the training time at once, but that combination doesn’t exist. The heart rate is a part of one of the combo displays, but oddly, it is paired with the time of day rather than the training time.
Also, the timing functions are rudimentary. As far as i can tell (and i’ve read the manual too), there isn’t a timer or stopwatch function separate from the heart rate training – to use any kind of timer you must “start training” which then looks for a heart signal. If you continue without the strap, it will warn you there’s no heart signal, but once you acknowledge that, that warning disappears and you’ll see the timer again. There is no interval or lap timing or countdown function, which seems odd to me as a newbie, for a $110 watch, even if lesser timer/stopwatch functions might be usual for this heart rate monitor watch industry. The watch just keeps track of your training duration, but you can pause and continue your work as many times as you want.
The recording of your training sessions is exceptional – the manual said up to 99 training files will be saved. I know i’ve already got over 20 that are definitely in the watch.
It also automatically keeps track of how much time you spend in “fat burning” or “fitness” zones during your workout. The calculation for that is automatic based on the input you gave when you set up the watch. (age, height, weight, maximum heart rate).
I’ll emphasize that this watch will allow you to change your maximum heart rate setting, which presumably will change the watch’s calculations for your different training zones (I’m not sure how big the effect is, having just learned enough about my probable true maximum heart rate to change it today). I’ve read that for similarly trained people of the same age in the same athletic endeavors, max HR can differ by as much as 60 bpm (!), so this feature seems very important. I seem to have a much higher max HR than what the usual formulas calculate. (That, or the watch doesn’t detect HR well, which I don’t think is the case, as I’ve noticed this tendency for a long time on gym equipment with pulse detectors).
Besides being able to set your own maximum heart rate, the ft7 has a zone alarm, that will beep when your heart rate has exceeded the limit (which you can set). UNFORTUNATELY (and this is why despite liking the watch overall, i will be taking it back), the sound the watch makes is very very low in volume. If I’m biking against the wind – I’ll hardly hear it if at all. If I’m running on a quiet trail, I’ll probably hear it if i’m listening for it. If i’m running on the sidewalk along a main road, I’ll probably not hear it above the vehicle noise. As is, kind of defeats the purpose of having an audible alarm if despite having it I’m always having to steady my hand while running, or let go of the handlebars while riding to see what my heart rate is. I can find no volume adjustment, looking through the watch settings or reading the manual.
I’d like to say I know more about whether this might simply be a problem with my particular watch, or a design defect. I started a forum question at Polar’s site, but got little response. One other person said they had the same problem there, last i checked. The watch’s alarm-clock function also has a very low volume when it…
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|Advice On Which Heart Rate Monitor To Buy For My Daughter? I would like to buy a heart rate monitor watch for my daughter. It needs to display the heart rate and the stopwatch readout at the SAME time (2 lines) so that she can look at her time while she is running. I would like one that is not too large. I bought her one, but I got it on Ebay, and when it arrived it turned out to be quite large. I’d like to spend less than $100.
If you would like to give advice on units to avoid, that would be welcome also.
I did almost bid on the Polar S120, but I think it might be pretty big.
Thanks for your help.
I use the Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS. It has a heart rate monitor, stopwatch, set alerts for your pace and HR, includes distance, best pace, average pace etc. Much more than $100. But well worth it.
I’m Looking For A Good Heart Rate Monitor And Calorie Counter? My sister-in-law wants a heart rate monitor watch for Christmas with a calorie counter feature and I wanted some opinions on which brand and model to get her. I don’t know much about the different types, and I don’t want to spend more than $100. I also want to get her one that she’ll like and be able to use everyday without problems.
I’ve been doing research online, but I wanted to hear other opinions and suggestions. Does anyone know of a good heart rate monitor watch with a calorie counter?
Thanks!
There are heart rate monitors You can wear like a wristwatch for way less than that. And there’s no such thing as an accurate calorie counter, because the amount burned varies from person to person. There are aLOT of factors
What Is The Difference Between Heart Rate Monitor Watches And Which Is The Best? Obviously the price is one difference but you have so many different types, some with sensors on the side, some without, more or less functions and the list goes on.
bottom line, what is the best heart rate monitor watch? are the cheap ones any good?
btw i need it for when i go cycling.
thanks in advance.
Read the online reviews of the watches you might be interested in buying.
Which Kind Of Heart Rate Monitor Is Better? Which kind of heart rate monitor is better? The wrist kind or the chest strap one? Also do you need the watch as well with the chest strap one?
There are numerous benefits to using a heart rate monitor with a calorie tracker. A quality heart rate monitor provides data to help you or a qualified fitness professional determine appropriate exercise duration and intensities. Wrist heart rate monitors are light and portable, and those that offer calorie tracking are motivational for people on a weight loss program. Calorie calculation is based on your body weight, gender and exercise heart rate. Most of these monitors display time of day, and some include calendars http://goo.gl/LB4gc some useful instruction and demo you can see on this site.
Best heart rate monitors with chest straps tend to be the most ECG accurate (an electrocardiogram, or ECG, measures heart rate and rhythm). Serious exercisers should choose a heart rate monitor with a chest strap. However, chest straps may be uncomfortable for people who are overweight. The Mio Sport Heart Rate Monitor offers ECG accurate measurements without the chest strap transmitter, measuring heart rate on demand. You put two fingers on the sensors on the wristwatch, and the watch displays heart rate as beats per minute and percentage of maximum heart rate. It shows calories burned during exercise, which is calculated based on age, gender and weight and heart rate readings. It’s also a regular watch that displays time.
I think it will solve your purpose.
I’m Looking For A Good Heart Rate Monitor And Calorie Counter? My sister-in-law wants a heart rate monitor watch for Christmas with a calorie counter feature and I wanted some opinions on which brand and model to get her. I don’t know much about the different types, and I don’t want to spend more than $100. I also want to get her one that she’ll like and be able to use everyday without problems.
I’ve been doing research online, but I wanted to hear other opinions and suggestions. Does anyone know of a good heart rate monitor watch with a calorie counter?
Thanks!
There are heart rate monitors You can wear like a wristwatch for way less than that. And there’s no such thing as an accurate calorie counter, because the amount burned varies from person to person. There are aLOT of factors
What’s The Best Heart Rate Monitor Watch For Running? Who makes the most accurate heart rate monitor?
If you get a garmin 305 or 405 with the heart rate moniter it works great
How Do You Use This Calorie Counter, Heart Rate Monitor Watch? I bought a heart rate monitor without instructions (oops) and need help figuring out how to use it. It has 3 buttons on the left side:Reset, Mode and ST/SP and one on the right: Set. There isn’t any name brand on it. There are lots of them on Ebay. It’s blue.
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Which Heart Rate Monitor Is Best For This Unique Situation? My son is doing his science project on the effects of drumming on your heart rate and comparing it to running as an aerobic workout. I am concerned that the arm motion and hitting of the drums would interfere with the accuracy of a watch type heart rate monitor.
Also, since this is for a science project and not likely to be used again, I don’t want to spend a lot of money on it, but the monitors I have found on line all seem to need expensive accessories to work correctly.
Any suggestions?
The best entry level heart rate monitor that you might want to look at is the Polar f4. It doesn’t have all the big bells and whistles but should do what your son is looking for..for his science project and it’s a cheap watch too..
Here is a review for the Polar f4 heart rate watch
Could Someone Recommend A Heart Rate Monitor Watch? Im looking for one below the £40 mark and one that is water proof. I was also wondering whether they all have to come with a chest strap ? i have tried to look for myself but places like argos and amazon are very limited on the facts of the watches and don’t explain about the chest strap / waterproof-nes (this is key)
thanks for reading !
I got a heart rate monitor watch off ebay for like a a tener and there is a point on it that you touch with your finger and it reads your heart rate, and its water proof, I think its really good.
Polar Heart Rate Monitor? So I bought a monitor from a friend but apparently I need a chest strap and transmitter . If I buy one off eBay, will it automatically sync with my watch ?
First of all, you got a crappy friend. Why would a friend rip you off like that? Your friend should have told you.
Anyway… email customer.service.usa@polar.com. Tell them exactly what watch you have (ex. FT4, FT7, FT40) and they will tell you which transmitter you should get that will sync with that wrist unit.
I suggest you buy both the belt and transmitter new and not used (when you buy a new transmitter they come together). A used strap is just gross but a used transmitter often has problems, either from being hit or dropped or poor contact with the snaps. With the first one, I got about 750 hours of use out of it (over about 9 months) before it started getting glitchy and not reading the signal well, so I used conductive gel with it and it helped with picking up the signal but I still got glitch errors such as it suddenly reading a rate of 220 (always 220) for about 10 seconds. I took perfect care of it, and from what I’ve read, this seems to be normal with that level of use.
Also, you should know that some transmitters can be synced to your phone (and watch at the same time) if that is something you are interested in. There are various apps that can link with it but which transmitter you get also depends on what phone you have. If you are interested in linking to your phone too make sure you tell polar in the email the watch you have AND what make and model phone you have.
(On a side note based on the other answerer’s reply, almost all of polar’s equipment now has user friendly maintenance. The battery in both the watch and transmitter can be changed by you, and it is advertised at such, all you need is a coin to put in the notch provided and turn it to open. As for the chest strap, they don’t have that crappy hard strap anymore, it’s nothing but an elastic band that sits basically where your bra band is. The part that reads the signal is in the front, it’s about 12 inches of a plastic type of material glued to the inside of the strap. It does still require you to wet it (the plastic part against your skin) a bit to get a good consistent signal. There is no need to wear anything extra to keep it in place, the tension on the strap alone is sufficient and it should feel about at tight as your bra.)
Heart Rate Monitors Or Calorie Counter Watches For Swimming!? Since the summer has almost arrived i plan on swimming everyday. I know that there are watches out there that monitor calories burned and your heart rate while you are exercising but is there any inexpensive watch that is good for swimmers? The watches that i have found require you wear a chest strap so i didn’t know if there was an alternative route out there. Please help!
To measure the heart rate i think you might need the strap around the chest or at least around the arm and im not sure if they have one inexpensive, and yes they have the watches like this:http://www.amazon.com/Highgear-Pedometer-Calorie-Counter-Chronograph/dp/B000FZ1WS4
but really i dont know about the heart rate =/ sorry but maybe this can help give an estimate of how many calories you’re burning:
http://www.webmd.com/content/tools/1/calc_calories.htm
hope i helped
An Affordable Heart Rate Monitor? I am looking for a way to track my heart rate while I exercise. I am pregnant and it’s imperative that I don’t let my heart rate go over 120, so I really need something small, like a watch, that can help me with this. I can’t spend more than $20. Thank you for all your answers, please attach links if possible!
Thanks!
Sorry I couldn’t find any under $20 but I did find one that was $25
http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-010-10997-00-Heart-Rate-Monitor/dp/B000UOD5QM/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1330391199&sr=8-4
There’s tons more on Amazon or Ebay so check them out!
Mio Heart Rate Monitor Watch? I just got one of these and am reading through the paperwork. But thought I might get a clearer answer here. My resting heart rate was 74 and it had a 41% next to it. Does that mean my max heart rate shouldn’t be more than 104? That seems low, doesn’t it? I exercise and am sure my heart rate goes past 104 during cardio.
I also forgot to add that I do have 1 cup of black coffee about an hour before my work-out. Not sure if that changes the numbers.
If I can actually get a real answer to my question, that would be great! I’m not asking about personal opinions of HRM’s, just what my max heart rate should be….. hmmm….
First things first; you need to provide specifics such as the watch model #. The reason behind knowing the model # is so that we have a better idea as to what sort of features this particular model has. Having said that, I think the percentage you’re seeing is one of two things. 1) It could be a percentage of your resting heart rate (RHR) [your heart rate when you are at rest]. The average resting heart rate is 72 beats per minute (BPM). Some people use a resting heart rate as a measure of fitness — the lower the rate, the more fit the individual. However, a more accurate measure of fitness is how quickly your heart rate slows down after exercising. 2) It could be a percentage of your Maximum Heart Rate. (the theoretical point at which, during extreme physical exertion, your heart rate begins to level off and you approach physical exhaustion). Once you figure out what this percentage is (based on the manual) I’ve included a good reference website that will help you determine your ideal RHR & your ideal MHR based on your specific information, which you will enter into the website. Good luck!
What Heart Rate Monitor Watch? I would like to purchase a good HRM watch that does NOT require a chest strap but one that lets you know if you are in your training zone or not while working out. What watch woud be a good one to purchase? Can you buy ones like this? I dont need anything fancy or too expensive just something that i could use while working out and whilst doing so i would be able to see my heart rate.
Many thanks… Gina
Ive been looking for this for ages, basicallly if you want cheep then go on amazon and get a 60-70$ watch which has a chest strap… yes it looks stupid BUT it is the only way to have a constant heart rate!, ive bought otheers, all others require you to push down on a button and wait for 5 seconds,,,, and then it gives you your heart rate, but by the time it does your hearts prolly already beating less, and you dont wanna be stopping in your workout to check your heart rate! you want to keep going, so the only way to do that is constant heart rate check with a chest strap, i suggest the cheep one on amazon, LOOK INTO IT!
Should I Get A Heart Rate Monitor? I’m into fitness and timing and all that.
But I don’t know if I should get a heart rate monitor.
I don’t really understand what it does.
What does it do? I need as much detail as possible.
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Danny Dreyer, author of Chi-Running is about the only running guru I know of that is against Heart Rate Monitors. He thinks it’s best to just listen to your body. That by paying attention to your body and not a bunch of gadgets you can tell more about your body than any gadget can. People have off days and if you paid attention only to a HRM you might over do it by trying to keep your Heart Rate in the right zone, as opposed to just running at a pace that feels good.
However, I have a HRM and I’m really happy with it. My main concern is that when I’m running and daydreaming I have a tendency to slow down. I also wanted to make sure I would push myself but not over do it.
So the basic Heart Rate Monitor has a watch part and a strap that goes around your chest. The watch part is a pretty good sports watch but it also displays your heart rate.
I’m simplifying things, but the idea is that we can determine our Maximum Heart Rate, and that we can benefit by running in certain zones. For instance, it is generally understood that running at 65% of the max is really good for weight loss and that running at 85% is anaerobic.
Most HRM watches have a way of inputting your max HR and then can display what % you are at.
Good HRMs will till you at the end of your workout what your Max HR was, what your average was, and some will even show you how many minutes you were in each Zone.
Really Good HRMs will have interval timers, and alarms. So you could set it to beep after 5 minutes to let you know when your warm up is over. Or you could set it to beep if your heart rate goes too high or too low.
The best HRMs will have some kind of computer interface and will automatically log your runs and graph them. Also computer interfaces are the best way to program complicated interval training programs.
When you start looking at the best HRMs you will find they have GPS built in. It turns out that having a GPS HRM watch gives you the most flexibility in programming runs and looking at computer graphs and displays.
Mostly you will find runners with GPS HRMs. In gym the GPS is useless. But the HRM is still very useful. On the treadmill and elliptical a HRM watch means you can let go of the handles and swing your arms. Plus you get a log of your activity.
I’ve tried low end Polars and Timexes. They are both adequate. The Timex “Trainer” line is about $100. I like them because they have good interval timer features.
I ended up getting a Garmin 305. The 305 has a lot of features and doesn’t cost as much as the newer models.
There is a blog called DC Rainmaker where a guy talks about HRMS and GPSs. He has compared a lot of the models and it’s worth checking out.
Is The Nike+ Watch So Heart Rate Monitor? I’m trying to do some research myself and all I keep seeing is a relationship between the watch and some polarlink heart monitor thing. So can the watch by itself monitor my HR or do I need the polarlink for it to work?
The watch can not measure your heart rate beat itself, usually a heart rate monitor watch is coming with a chest strap, with frequency from 110khz, 5.3khz to 2.4G coded, 2.4G frequency is more stable but much expensive, well i have my 5.3khz heart rate monitor watch from Amazon, here is it:http://www.amazon.com/Monitor-Calories-Pedometer-Distance-Stopwatch/dp/B00GD6VHOS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1386571777&sr=8-2&keywords=dreamsport
Can Someone Recommend A Heart Rate Monitor? I’ve decided not to get a polar, b/c I don’t want to have to send it in for battery replacement. I’m torn between a timex and a nike c6. I’m not a runner, so I don’t care about the lap features. Any suggests?
It isn’t entirely necessary to send your Polar in to get a new battery. My riding partner and I take our Polar HRM to the local watch battery place and they’ve replaced the batteries with no problem.
Anyhow, selecting a HRM is really a matter of deciding what features you need and want rather than the brand. For example, if you want a real basic HRM with average and max heart rates, there are lots of choices. If you want to be able to compare your performance from one ride to the next you have a different set of choices. If you want to download all of your data to a computer you have still other choices. If you want a combined altimeter, speedometer, GPS, cadence sensor, etc. you have other choices. Of course, you need to consider if you want it permanently mounted on one bike, or if you need to move it around between bikes (wristwatch style is by far best if you want to use it with multiple bikes).
I’d give all these issues some thought then see what’s out there.
Hope this helps.
Suggestions For A Good Heart Rate Monitor Strap ? Possibly With A Watch? I had a heart rate monitor watch but it was really cheap and it broke, and even when it worked you had to hold down this button for 5 seconds to get a single reading of your heart rate (and it didnt work if you were moving too violently for the watch).
I want a comfortable strap that goes around your midsection, and maybe a watch that gives you a display of the results…
are there any good straps that come WITH a watch?
I swear by my Garmin, I got a 301 model on Amazon, cheap and though there are newer versions, they don’t have anything this model had. Will give you your heart rate, you can set an alarm to go off if you go over or under a certain number of beats per minute, has GPS so it will tell you how far you’ve run, at what rate per mile or km, your average heart rate, how many calories burned, your time, has a training assistant that will let you know if you are ahead or behind of apace you have set for yourself, will time intervals letting you know how fast you have done them and when it is time to do another one. I could go on. O, you did say watch. Timex has one.
Heart Rate Monitor Watches?? I am planning to buy a HRM and plan to use it for mainly jogging. I decided to get the Nike Traix c5 but it has an chest attachement, which i just found out through ebay as i was looking for the best deal…. Can anyone suggest some good HRM’s which also show calories burned, and which do not have those chest attachments???
Every heart rate monitor that actually works uses s chest strap. That’s just the way they work. Anyone that doesn’t is just giving you an estimate. I have a Polar CS3000, it’s fantastic. You’ll get used to strap, it freaked me out at first to.
Is The Nike+ Watch So Heart Rate Monitor? I’m trying to do some research myself and all I keep seeing is a relationship between the watch and some polarlink heart monitor thing. So can the watch by itself monitor my HR or do I need the polarlink for it to work?
The watch can not measure your heart rate beat itself, usually a heart rate monitor watch is coming with a chest strap, with frequency from 110khz, 5.3khz to 2.4G coded, 2.4G frequency is more stable but much expensive, well i have my 5.3khz heart rate monitor watch from Amazon, here is it:http://www.amazon.com/Monitor-Calories-Pedometer-Distance-Stopwatch/dp/B00GD6VHOS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1386571777&sr=8-2&keywords=dreamsport
Know Of Any Good Heart Rate Monitor Watches? That won’t break the bank, does what it needs, and is easy to use! Any ideas?
I love my Garmin 305. Its a little dated now but it has all the functions anyone would ever need. They are out of production now but you can still buy them at overstock.com
It has a GPS in it and great software for developing interval training programs. So it might be more than you need
http://www.overstock.com/Electronics/Garmin-Forerunner-305-Wristop-GPS-Unit/2216617/product.html
If you don’t need GPS but stil want a good watch with lots of functions, the timex zone trainer is only about 60.
Are Heart Rate Monitors Accurate? How accurate are heart rate monitors when it comes to calories burned?
I wore my heart monitor while watching a scary movie and it showed that my heart rate was beating faster than when I run. Does this mean I’m getting a better workout and burning more calories by being scared than by doing cardio?
Heart rate monitors are usually very accurate devices for measuring heart rate. Thet can also make a good paper weight if they’re the right model. However, for anything else having to do with biometrics, they’re worthless.
The calorie expenditure features of ellipticals, treadmills, heart rate monitors, etc. are only accurate by accident. They all rely on norms to calculate their data. If you don’t fit the norms, their data will be inaccurate. In the case of the heart rate monitors, they don’t know anything about your stroke volume, your blood volume, your metabolic rate, etc. so they cannot provide you with personalized data. Just as with the impedance scales which are supposed to give you an indication of your percent body fat, the extra feature has more to do with selling the product than it does with its function as an instrument. In short, that feature is a gimmick.
You would be wise to use the proper instruments for measuring whatever it is you want to measure. Buy a heart rate monitor for measuring heart rate. For calculating your caloric expenditure you may as well just use websites such as this one —> http://www.calculator.net/weight-loss-calculator.html
Good luck and good health!!
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Is The Nike+ Watch So Heart Rate Monitor? I’m trying to do some research myself and all I keep seeing is a relationship between the watch and some polarlink heart monitor thing. So can the watch by itself monitor my HR or do I need the polarlink for it to work?
The watch can not measure your heart rate beat itself, usually a heart rate monitor watch is coming with a chest strap, with frequency from 110khz, 5.3khz to 2.4G coded, 2.4G frequency is more stable but much expensive, well i have my 5.3khz heart rate monitor watch from Amazon, here is it:http://www.amazon.com/Monitor-Calories-Pedometer-Distance-Stopwatch/dp/B00GD6VHOS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1386571777&sr=8-2&keywords=dreamsport
Best Heart Rate Monitor? I’m going to be starting p90x in a few weeks and I am looking for a decent heart rate monitor. I want one that i wear around my chest or waist and has a wrist watch monitor. I have seen a few that cost around 80-100 dollars and although I am willing to spend about this, i was curious which heart rate monitors get good reviews. Thanks for your help.
Polar Heart Rate Monitors are the best ones around in my view. They are accurate and the first company to introduce them to the market. There are many models to choose from and most are inexpensive depending on what you need.
This site breaks down the different heart rate monitors by the type of workout and show you which models fit what style of exercise, This way you don’t land up buying something that is overprices or over featured for what you truly need.
Looking For A Watch With Built In Heart Rate Monitor? Does anyone know if there is a good mens sports watch with a built in or arm strap heart rate monitor and calorie counter, that is both reliable and accurate? I like the Garmin 405 series, but would prefer a watch with a built in heart rate monitor/calorie counter or an arm strap. Help!
If you want an accurate heart rate monitor, you’re going to have to go with a chest strap. That’s just the way it is.
And calories are going to be pretty consistent for you based on your weight and distance. You don’t really need that ability built-in to a device, and there’s software after-the-fact (like SportTracks) that can readily calculate calories for you too.
I’d look into the Garmins, but maybe look at things like the 305 (or 310XT) as well.
Heart Rate Monitor Watches?? I am planning to buy a HRM and plan to use it for mainly jogging. I decided to get the Nike Traix c5 but it has an chest attachement, which i just found out through ebay as i was looking for the best deal…. Can anyone suggest some good HRM’s which also show calories burned, and which do not have those chest attachments???
Every heart rate monitor that actually works uses s chest strap. That’s just the way they work. Anyone that doesn’t is just giving you an estimate. I have a Polar CS3000, it’s fantastic. You’ll get used to strap, it freaked me out at first to.
Tachycardia – Any Heart Rate Watch? I have had tachycardia since I was in 8th grade. it went away in 10th grade. I worked out all the time and lost weight. then my tachycardia came back. I weighed in at 123 at 17 and they put me on beta blockers. I gained tons of weight and my face got all puffy and swollen. I am now 21, I stopped taking the med bc of the huge weight gain and due to the fact beta blockers didnt even help me and gave me anxiety.
I would love to go to the gym and work out but I cant bc just walking up the stairs or down the block my rate can be 160bpm. I dont want to go on meds bc they just make me gain weight and dont help. I have been to many drs ( some say i have p.o.t.s. and some say inapropriate sinus tachycardia) and had tons of work ups nothing helps.
in the past week I have also been getting dizzy through out the day. and low blood pressure. I hate this bc I am so young and nothing is getting fixed. I am also not working now bc i am never feeling right.
Anyone going through the same thing and have any suggestions or comments?
Also I would like to get a heart rate watch to monitor my bpm I am curious to what it is all day. Anyone have a good one? Not too expensive please. I looked online and many of the watches pple said the band needs to be wet like sweaty in order for it to work, but i want to use it throughout the day.
Thanks
I also asked many drs about an ablation and they all said it wouldnt help
aaron me too, I cant stand the heat and I get hot all the time. We sleep with the bedtroom window open at night in the winter no matter how cold it is outside. my hubby doesnt love that but otherwise I go crazy and cant sleep. I was on propranalol too but i stopped it, didnt really help me. Thanks for the suggestions
I’m 31 years old (male), and I have mitral valve prolapse. It often leads to palpitations, premature heart beats (PACs), and the occasional bout of atrial fibrillation. So I know ALL about the types of things you are experiencing. Especially the part about merely walking down the block, or up any stairs. And I have an intolerance to alot of heat, such as hot showers or when the heater is on. Sometimes after waking up, simply standing up out of bed sends my heart into a pounding fit. I’ve learned to deal with it all though. I tend to drink a large quantity of water throughout the day, because I’ve discovered it keeps my heart rate way down. I used to take a beta blocker (Propranolol), but I quit because I’m able to keep my palpitations in check from simply consuming alot of water. It’s just as effective (for me) as the beta blocker I was taking. Especially ice cold water. You ought to try that. Try *downing* a couple glasses of cold water at the onset of your heart racing, and see if you notice (within a couple minutes) your heart slowing down back to normal. Might help, as it does me. Best of luck.
“Polar” Heart Rate Monitors? I am looking at buying a Polar heart rate monitor. I have a choice between two.
The F4 or the F6. the F4 is $109.00 and the F6 is $129.22.
(both come with chest strap. But these are just pics of the watches)
F4
http://media.rei.com/media/ee/cac4fee3-678f-4c35-bc6c-6e6f525549e8.jpg
F6
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41PY16PDR2L._SL500_AA280_.jpg
btw I want one that tells me my above/below zone, calories, diary, watch, date, timer etc.
So which one would be better?
The Polar F6 is the better heart rate monitor. For example, it can keep up to 12 daily files (diaries) of your training, whereas the F4 can’t do that. With daily files, you can review what you did during your previous sessions. Both Polar F4 and F6 count calories, but the Polar F6 goes one step further: it tells you the percentage of calories due to fat burnt. This is very useful information for people wanting to lose weight!
The page listed below has lots more information about the Polar F6, including comparisons between F4 and F6. That should help you make up your mind.
Monitor Watch That Will Cover Heart Rate + Speed + Distance? I am a new “runner” and would like to buy a monitor watch that has heart rate + speed + distance. I really don’t need something fancy at this point but I would like to have the three features at least. Thanks a lot!
Garmin has a full range of GPS + HRM watches. The Forerunner 110 is the entry-level model. The 305 has many great features for more professional runners, but is a bit bulky. The 610 is very advanced and well designed, but more pricey.
You could also get a Nike+ foot pod, and connect that to an ipod. Nike also sells a GPS watch now, but it’s fairly new and good reviews are hard to come by.
Polar and suunto also have several models each, but their GPS unit is external (you wear it on your belt or arm), so that’s less convenient.
Heart Rate Monitor Question? Hi,
I’m interested in buying one heart rate monitor and I have a very basic newbie question.
What is the difference between analog and digital heart rate monitor?
Thanks
Analog transmission uses signals that are exact replicas of a sound wave or picture being transmitted. Digital transmission converts these signals into a binary code (0s and 1s). Digital is the newer technology.
Analog transmitters are usually compatible with the cardio machines at the gym. That’s the main advantage of the analog system.
The main advantage of a digital transmitter is it less likely to run into interference from someone else’s cardio machine, overhead power lines, or someone else’s heart rate monitor. Say for example you’re running with your friend who also wears an analog heart rate monitor. Sometimes the signals can cross, which means you’re getting his data, and he’s getting yours. This is known as “Cross Talk.” With a digital monitor, the transmission gets encoded, so you’re only getting your data. The disadvantage is some digital systems aren’t compatible with gym equipment.
All things equal, I would personally choose a digital system. You can always wear your heart rate monitor watch to the gym and keep an eye on your heart rate that way, just as you would when you’re out running the roads.
I will say, especially if you’re a female (which I am guessing is the case from your avatar), the most important thing is to try on the chest strap. Some are more comfortable than others. I personally like the Polar straps better than Timex.
Hope this helps.
Heart Rate? You know on treadmills and some bicyling machines at the gym, they have sensors you hold on to to measure your heart rate or bloodpressure.
when i was on induction, the lady seemed confused and said it was high when it was 180.
i went on work out yesterday and it was 200 and then i measure 5 mins later on the machine (still running) and it was 99.
is it broken? or is that normal?
It sounds like it was broken – if your heart *was* beating that fast, you’d actually be feeling it leaping about in your chest and it’d actually be hurting.
One of the machines at my gym flips out every so often, one second saying my pulse is 75, the next saying its 189 and I know full well if it were 189, I’d be in a heap on the floor!
Buy a heart rate monitor, one that has a chest strap and watch. If you want to exercise within the whole ‘fat burning zone’ heart rate then that’s the way to go.
Companies For Heart Rate Watches? I live in Canada and I trying to buy a heart rate watch. I know Polar makes great heart rate watches but I don’t think they are available in Canada. Are there any good companies that make good heart rate watches? I am looking at Timex but is it a good company?
Yes, you will be quite happy with a Timex heart rate monitor. This is very simple technology now days. Get a nice cheep one. You will tire of it quite soon, I use a $7 stethoscope & watch, myself.
Where Are You Buy Blood Pressure Monitor & Heart Rate Monitor Watch? I find here more model to choose and low price OK
Omron Blood Pressure
http://astore.amazon.com/omron-blood-pressure-monitor-sale-20
Microlife Blood Pressure
http://astore.amazon.com/microlife-blood-pressure-monitor-20
Polar Heart Rate Monitor Watch
http://astore.amazon.com/polar-heart-rate-monitor-watch-sale-20
But i want to see more for compare and decide please recommend me too.
There are many companies who manufacture heart monitor watches. Polar is one of the best known manufacturers and they offer a huge selection. Suunto and Timex are two other companies.
You can buy direct from the manufacturers’ websites or check out the websites of some of the big box stores like Walmart or try Amazon or eBay for a good selection. I’m sure you could also get information about blood pressure monitors at some of the same sources.
If you’d like more information about heart monitor watches in general, here is a link you may find helpful.
http://www.heartmonitorwatchesreview.org/
Are Heart Rate Monitors Accurate? How accurate are heart rate monitors when it comes to calories burned?
I wore my heart monitor while watching a scary movie and it showed that my heart rate was beating faster than when I run. Does this mean I’m getting a better workout and burning more calories by being scared than by doing cardio?
Heart rate monitors are usually very accurate devices for measuring heart rate. Thet can also make a good paper weight if they’re the right model. However, for anything else having to do with biometrics, they’re worthless.
The calorie expenditure features of ellipticals, treadmills, heart rate monitors, etc. are only accurate by accident. They all rely on norms to calculate their data. If you don’t fit the norms, their data will be inaccurate. In the case of the heart rate monitors, they don’t know anything about your stroke volume, your blood volume, your metabolic rate, etc. so they cannot provide you with personalized data. Just as with the impedance scales which are supposed to give you an indication of your percent body fat, the extra feature has more to do with selling the product than it does with its function as an instrument. In short, that feature is a gimmick.
You would be wise to use the proper instruments for measuring whatever it is you want to measure. Buy a heart rate monitor for measuring heart rate. For calculating your caloric expenditure you may as well just use websites such as this one —> http://www.calculator.net/weight-loss-calculator.html
Good luck and good health!!
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Best Heart Rate Monitor? I’m going to be starting p90x in a few weeks and I am looking for a decent heart rate monitor. I want one that i wear around my chest or waist and has a wrist watch monitor. I have seen a few that cost around 80-100 dollars and although I am willing to spend about this, i was curious which heart rate monitors get good reviews. Thanks for your help.
Polar Heart Rate Monitors are the best ones around in my view. They are accurate and the first company to introduce them to the market. There are many models to choose from and most are inexpensive depending on what you need.
This site breaks down the different heart rate monitors by the type of workout and show you which models fit what style of exercise, This way you don’t land up buying something that is overprices or over featured for what you truly need.
An Affordable Heart Rate Monitor? I am looking for a way to track my heart rate while I exercise. I am pregnant and it’s imperative that I don’t let my heart rate go over 120, so I really need something small, like a watch, that can help me with this. I can’t spend more than $20. Thank you for all your answers, please attach links if possible!
Thanks!
Sorry I couldn’t find any under $20 but I did find one that was $25
http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-010-10997-00-Heart-Rate-Monitor/dp/B000UOD5QM/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1330391199&sr=8-4
There’s tons more on Amazon or Ebay so check them out!
Best Heart Rate Moniter Watch? My Dad has A Fib which means his heart beat becomes irregular when it gets to high. And He’s decided to start working out and he makes me nervous so i want to get him a Heart Rate Moniter Watch. It needs to be with in a reasonable price range, and i would like it to be able to warn him when his heart beat gets to high or becomes irregular. And if it had like a velcro pocket on the band for his emergency pill that slows his heart down. I might be dreaming Big but if any suggestions would be great. Thanks
The Omron HR100CN Heart Rate Monitor Watch is comfortable and well ventilated to help you get the most out of your work out. Whether you like to exercise in the sunshine or after dark, the backlight function of the Omron HR100CN Wrist Heart Rate Monitor Watch provides an easy reading of your heart rate measurement, and an alarm can be programmed to let you know when your heart rate is outside the desirable range.
Dextrocardia And Heart Rate Monitors? Having been diagnosed with dextrocardia i am trying to find out if i can use a heart rate monitor while at the gym. i have done some internet searches but with no luck. will a heart rate monitor read correctly?
Steve A,
As you must be aware, the term Dextrocardia means that the heart is in the right chest (dextro means right in Latin) rather than in the left chest, as is the usual case. There are various forms of dextrocardia, ranging from a normally configured heart that is positioned further to the right than normal (dextro-position) to so-called “mirror-image dextrocardia,” in which the positions of the heart chambers and major vessels are exactly the reverse of the “normal” arrangement. Chest x-rays and an ECG (echocardiogram) may be used to determine which type of dextrocardia is present. Isolated dextrocardia (i.e. without any other associated heart defects) is a rare condition and occurs with equal frequency in males and females. There are many different types of sports heart monitors. Most are worn as a watch. Some are fitted over the chest whilst ‘working out’ and these are normally able to be mounted to the left or right. Not having any details of the type of dextrocardia that you have, it is not possible to either advocate gym work or not. This should be a matter for you to discuss with your doctor.
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