Monday, July 30, 2012

Polar FT4 Best purchase I've ever made

Polar FT4 Best purchase I've ever made
This polar watch is perfect! It's comfortable & easy to use. I dont know why I waited so long to buy one.

Polar FT4 Great HRM!
I have recommended this HRM to quite a few other people! It is great! It has never lost my HR since I got it but I do use the Buh-Bump cream every time I use it. You can't go wrong with this one.

Polar FT4 Does the job!
This is a great entry level heart rate monitor. It is easy to setup and use and does the job of displaying the heart rate and calories burnt. It also tells you how long you were in the fat burning zone. Recommended for those looking for the base features.   

Sunday, July 29, 2012

Polar FT4 has great customer service!

Polar FT4  has great customer service!
I absolutely love this product! The HRM is dead on - I have manually taken my pulse and compared it with what is being recorded and it has been exactly the same every single time. I love the feature to beep when you are below/above your target heart rate.

and POLAR has excellent customer service. the strap that came with the device was a little big on me but I called the company and they sent me out a smaller strap free of charge.

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Polar FT4 good basic monitor.

Polar FT4 good basic monitor.
i got the silver/black men's version to replace an old vetta monitor that was designed for bicycle use. i chose this polar because i mainly wanted a device that would display and track the range of heart rate during my workouts. it was easy to set up and i had used it for a few weeks before reading the instructions. here are a few things i learned when i finally rtfm.

1. strap (without transmitter) should be rinsed with water after every use and dried with a soft towel. it is also recommended to machine wash the strap after every five uses (no bleach or fabric softener, do not soak, spin-dry (i think they meant machine dried) or dry clean) using 40c/104f water in a washing pouch. i am assuming that it should be dried with a soft towel after washing. i am guessing those who state that the monitor stopped working for them did not do this and the dried minerals from their sweat interfered with the strap picking up a pulse (just a guess on my part).

2. watch is water resistant as long as buttons are not pressed under water. the instructions indicate that there are three different levels of water resistance and to check the back of the watch to see if it is either a) water resistant (resists splashes, sweat, raindrops, etc) b) water resistant to 30m/50m or c) water resistant to 100m. the back of my watch has no indication, but the transmitter says it is resistant to 30m.

3. while using the heart rate monitor, if you touch the watch to the transmitter, the display will change from displaying heart rate info to the clock (and vice versa). they call this 'hearttouch' and i believe this function can be disabled. i had wondered why the monitor occasionally changed what was displayed - an 'aha!' moment for me.

4. transmitter should be removed from strap after use to conserve battery life. maybe people who complained about short battery life never did this?

the skin contacts on the strap are woven into the fabric so it is much more comfortable than the hard plastic contacts i was used to. i have a 42" chest and i use the strap fully extended. those with bigger chests may find the strap too tight.

if you are looking for a simple heart rate monitor, i would gladly recommend this one.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Polar FT4 Great HRM!

Polar FT4 Great HRM!
Great tool to have if you are in need of keeping track of your heart rate and calories burned. Prior to getting this I'd go off the calories listed on my treadmill which I knew were not accurate. With the Polar FT4, I can now track my progress more efficiently. Great product, I highly recommend!

Polar FT4 Exactly what I needed.
After joining a fitness site - I kept hearing how important it was to keep track of your heart rate. I figured the estimates were good enough. BOY was I wrong!?!

Maybe it's because I am 6'4, but the machines at the gym were way off. I use my HRM all the time now! During my fitness classes, strength training, and on the machines at the gym. Also perfect for runs and walking around outside. At first I was weary of the chest strap, but once you put it on - after a min or two you forget that it's on. I wear a compression shirt when I run - and it's barely noticeable.

I wouldn't say the watch is very fashionable for everyday wear - but for the purpose of keeping up with my heart rate and how many calories I have burned - it's awesome!

I am also now the mascot of the fitness classes. The ladies in there do know that I burn more calories because I am a guy and tall - but they are excited to see how many calories I have burned so they can guesstimate what they burned themselves. Anyone into fitness - in the gym or out - I would suggest this product!

It's only been 3 weeks - but I will never go without! I would definitely purchase another one after the 2 year warranty runs out - or even upgrade to a model that does more. Best 90 bucks I have spent, in terms of fitness/working out!  

Sunday, July 22, 2012

Polar FT4 Heart Rate Monitor Learning the 'Zone'

Polar FT4 Heart Rate Monitor Learning the 'Zone'
I purchased this after diligently working out for more than a year at least three days a week. I was leaving the gym tired and sweaty but it seemed things had plateaued. I decided on this watch because of the reviews, price, and the consumer-replaceable battery.
It arrived in the mail, I set it up in less than five minutes, and set out to the gym. I found out I was way over-doing it. Keeping my heart rate within optimum range was interesting - I had to actually slow down and reduce the levels on my normal machines. I was shocked to discover that keeping my HR in the zone burned more calories per hour (about 360 per 45 minutes), made me sweat more, and increased my stamina.
I haven't had any problems with the watch - so far, and have taken care of it per the instructions. I bought a small mesh garment bag that I throw it in after workouts (and after wiping it off) and it seems to air dry just fine. I was a little concerned about it being so wet post-workouts, but it hasn't seemed to affect it (yet).
I am training for a 10k and look forward to using this outside once the weather breaks. 

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Polar FT4 Heart Rate Monitor PERFECT!

Polar FT4 Heart Rate Monitor PERFECT!
Perfect! I use it to run at the park, and to work out at the gym. It keep my results so I can study my train. It beeps when I stop but forget to take it off. Really eficient.

Polar FT4 Heart Rate Monitor Works great! and cute!
I use this every-time I do my work out it's really cute and works perfect for what I need. I like tracking my heart rate and make sure its in high number though the training time and this little device helps a lot.  

Monday, July 16, 2012

Polar FT4 Heart Rate Monitor LOVE IT! Should have bought one sooner!

Polar FT4 Heart Rate Monitor LOVE IT! Should have bought one sooner!
I am a short woman and never trust the machines at the gym to determine my calories burned or heart rate. I have been using my FT4 for about 3 months now and LOVE IT! I have never had a problem. It finds my heart rate and away we go! I love that it will save your workouts for you. It is such a plus to have your own personal calorie and heart rate numbers. I really wish I would have bought one sooner! Very happy customer!

Thursday, July 12, 2012

Polar FT4 Watch A great motivation tool!

Polar FT4 Watch A great motivation tool!
This is my second Polar heart rate monitor/watch. I'm able to easily view my heart rate during work out. It's easy to view the time, duration of workout, and calories burned. Viewing previous workouts motivates me to exercise more and burn more calories. This is a great tool that keeps me working hard and gives me a sense of accomplishment.

Amazon was timely in shipping the product and I received it within 2 days! Since it's winter, this totally beats going to the mall to shop.

Sunday, July 8, 2012

Polar FT4 Watch Perfect for what I needed!

Polar FT4 Watch Perfect for what I needed!
I needed a watch to replace my old one when I lost the band. I bought a similar model 8 years ago, so I figured this one would be a good replacement. It is great! The price is $40 cheaper than what I was expected to pay. I use it for cycling and running 3-4 times a week and changed it over to the heart rate percentage and I am very pleased with it. I will say that they have made HUGE improvements on the comfortability of the band, it had the removeable piece and doesn't feel like you are being squeezed. I also love the watch, very coold in bronze.

Polar FT4 Watch Great for the price! Very happy with my purchase.
I've had this heart rate monitor for about a month now and am very happy with it! I was looking for a basic heart rate monitor that I could wear to the gym to see how many calories I was burning in Spinning class and such. This gets the job done! It shows how many calories I've burned, as well as the heart rate zones I'm in. It beeps when I'm out of my target heart rate zone, but it's pretty faint, so I usually can't hear it during Spinning. Not really an issue for me, though. I'm really happy with this monitor, but I'd add that if you're looking for something advanced with a lot of bells and whistles, this isn't it. I'm an average-sized female and bought the men's version in silver/black because I didn't like any of the women's colors, and both the chest strap and watch fit perfectly fine. I think it would for most women, unless you're extremely thin or petite.

 

Monday, April 30, 2012

Polar FT4 Love IT!!

Polar FT4 Love IT!!
I previously purchased a cheaper HR montor watch from Walmart and it would only give me a reading about 1/3 of the time. I decided to invest in this Polar and I am so glad I did. So great how you just look at your watch and gives a constant readout, also I really like that it gives total calories burned after your workout. Just such a great quality watch. The watch is also very sleek and comfortable.

Saturday, April 28, 2012

Polar FT4 Good heart rate monitor

Polar FT4 Good heart rate monitor.
I bought this watch to replace my old Polar that was ruined in the pool. It works great as my heart rate monitor when I'm exercising (which is why I bought it). It says this watch is water resistant but it's NOT after you open it up. So don't try to swim with it if you've ever had the battery changed! Otherwise, great watch/heart rate monitor!

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Polar FT4 Great Heart Rate Monitor

Polar FT4 Great Heart Rate Monitor.
This is a great heart rate monitor - I use it at least 4x a week and it works perfectly. It took me a long time to get a good one that actually picked up my heart rate. Great basic monitor - all you need (HR and calories).

Monday, April 23, 2012

Polar FT4 Heart Rate Monitor Excellent Product!!

Polar FT4 Heart Rate Monitor Excellent Product!!
Product was easy to use, but no directions are in the box. However, it was easy to figure out. Can be worn exercising or with casual wear.

Polar FT4 Heart Rate Monitor GREAT!
Amazon never disappoints me! For one you always seem to have what I'm looking for, and you've always delivered as promised and on time. I was looking for an accurate HRM and found on in this Polar FT4. It keeps track of my heart rate, lets me know when I'm in or out of zone, and tells me how many calories I've burned. The coded heart strap is great - not bulky and you forget that you even have it on. I wear the HRM to work and use the watch all night long. I was looking for a very general HRM and this one provides me with everything that I wanted, so if you're not looking for a training computer then this just might be he HRM for you! 

Sunday, April 22, 2012

Polar FT4 Best Buy

Polar FT4 Best Buy, The Best Monitor EVER!
Researched extensively prior to purchase, read reviews for dozens of different monitors on various sites and it was pretty unanimous, the most accurate and depenable is the chest strap POLAR monitors. This was my first heart rate monitor so I was looking for something simple and basic and this one fit the bill perfectly. Only cost around $50, does everything I need, heart rate, time, calories burned, duration to maximize my workout. It has really helped not only tracking my data, but also I find that I am working harder to keep my heart rate in the zone so it has motivated me as well. Lost two pounds the first week and I was at a plateau for MONTHS. Chest strap is comfortable, wristband is perforated for the entire length so will fit virtually any wrist. I bought the ladies model in the bronze and it is more of a tan. Works great everytime, easy to program your personal info and operate. Just sorry I didn't get this years ago. Very pleased. 


Polar FT4 Best Buy
I love this heart rate monitor. I use it for cardio and weight training. Helps me keep track of how many calories I burn during weight training which is impossible to do without this tool.

Polar FT4 Best Buy, So Great for Effective Workouts!
I got this, so that I could calculate my activity points on weight watchers. It is great. I stands up in spinning class, and in boot camp. I can see my heart rate, and work to keep it in a zone. The watch beeps if I am too high or too low. At the end I have the calories burned, and I can go back later to see the stored data of the workout, if I forget. It does what it says, and I can't ask for much more!

I was originally looking for one without the chest strap. Thought it would be nice if I could just have the watch. Now that I have this one (with a strap) I think any that are just a watch are probably not as accurate. I read a lot of reviews before I purchased and that is what they implied. I believe it.

A facebook friend recommended Polar as the brand to buy. I can see why so far! 

Polar FT4 Best Price

Polar FT4 Best Price, Awesome!
I'm super happy with my purchase!! It works perfectly well and its been so helpful in my everyday training!! Thank you

Polar FT4 Best Price, Works great.
Works great, I use it every time I workout and even just throughout the day to count my calories burned. The chest strap is something to get use to and sometimes is a bit irritating if Ive had it on for more than a few hrs. While I would call the watch stylish, it is not too bulky, feminine enough to wear out and about . Very satisfied with this product.

Polar FT4 Best Price, Just as advertised.
I'm very pleased with this purchase. It is exactly as advertised. Easy to use, and has worked great so far. If you are looking for something basic and easy to use to help with your daily routine, then this is your product. The strap is comfortable and will fit "larger" customers.   

Polar FT4 Great Watch

Polar FT4 Great Watch.
I have now returned 2 SportLine watches. Too complicated...one broke. I have only used this watch for 2 days, but I Love it. Was super easy to set up and use. I would highly recommend it. I can read the heart rate display
without any glasses and my instructor can see it easily. Great watch. 

Polar FT4 Love my Polar HRM watch.
I've been using this heart rate watch for about a year now. Not as advanced as some models, but tells me what I need to know: heart rate, average heart rate, max heart rate, calories burned and whether I'm within my fitness limits. Plus it saves this data (up to 10 days) when I'm too tired/lazy to input it into my logs right away.

The watch is much lighter than the other HRM watches I own (which require touch; no strap). The info is easy to read without my glasses, even underwater (its waterproof to 80 ft). Touch watch to the chest monitor and it briefly switches to the time display.

The strap is soft, and sits just underneath the bra strap line. It's more flexible than a regular belt, and can be folded to be put into a pocket. I'm using the same size strap as I lost weight from a size 20W to a size 4.The strap should (must) be washed, or at least rinsed, after each use; I usually wash mine in the shower after workouts and let it hang to dry.

Another great feature is that the watch and monitor have serviceable batteries. Just buy a replacement watch battery from your local store.

For some people, the color of the women's FT4 (not FT4F) can be a turnoff. My watch strap was more "translucent beige" than "bronze", but I got it on sale, and it was classified as a "personal item" (because of the included body strap), so no returns. I took a colored Sharpie to the outer watch strap, and now I'm more than happy with my purchase!