Do You Wear a Heart Rate Monitor?

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Do You Wear a Heart Rate Monitor?

May 28, 2008

I used to never wear a heart rate monitor, but now I love working out with one. In fact, on the days I forget it, I feel totally naked. I realize that not everyone wears a heart rate monitor, so I am curious about you guys. Do you wear a heart rate monitor while exercising?

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hippiecowgirl 4 years 50 weeks

I bought one a few months ago and I love it! Really pushes me to workout harder, longer and more often. Mine keeps a weekly "diary" of my workouts and a total for calories burned that week. I make it my goal to beat my previous week.

turkhaven 4 years 50 weeks

I have always wanted one, just not had the dollars to invest yet.

Amander 4 years 51 weeks

I got one as a Christmas Gift (Polar F6), and I honestly am not sure how I got buy without one. I like how it keeps not only a daily log of my activity, but also a weekly one. It motivates me to get in that extra workout sometimes, because I don't want my "weekly exercise report" to say that I only worked out 3 or 4 times. I use it swimming, spinning, running, lifting, and during yoga. Love it!

ShePirate2010 4 years 51 weeks

I don't have heart problems

ShePirate2010 4 years 51 weeks

I don't have heart problems

ilanac13 4 years 51 weeks

i don't wear one but i've fthought about it many many times

urban chic 101 4 years 51 weeks

At first I didn't really wear my heart rate monitor when I got it. But once I got it figured out by asking one of the trainers at my gym... I have loved it ever sense! Its the only accurate way to tell how many calories you're burning and to know which correct zone you're in. As my favorite Spin teacher says, "Exercise Smart get a Heart Rate Monitor."The only downfall is as a woman the heart rate monitor chest strap and a sports bra can feel a little tight and restrictive.

urban chic 101 4 years 51 weeks

At first I didn't really wear my heart rate monitor when I got it. But once I got it figured out by asking one of the trainers at my gym... I have loved it ever sense! Its the only accurate way to tell how many calories you're burning and to know which correct zone you're in. As my favorite Spin teacher says, "Exercise Smart get a Heart Rate Monitor." The only downfall is as a woman the heart rate monitor chest strap and a sports bra can feel a little tight and restrictive.

tlsgirl 4 years 51 weeks

No, but only b/c I can't really afford one at the moment.

Tutta 4 years 51 weeks

I don't because I don't have one. I did take the quiz though so hopefully that'll change! ;) Otherwise it'll go on my Amazon wishlist...hehe

gabiushka 4 years 51 weeks

No, but I would like to have one...

aimeeb 4 years 51 weeks

Nope, never...

aimeeb 4 years 51 weeks

Nope, never...

Kimpossible 4 years 51 weeks

I wear mine sometimes. The ellipticals that I use at the gym have an accurate heart rate monitor on them so I don't need to use it there, but my treadmill at home it doesn't pick up my heartrate very well so I wear my Sportline watch/heartrate monitor then. I got it at Target for 40.00 and it's great.

adelka 4 years 51 weeks

I love mine and wear it 95% of the time :)

kia 4 years 51 weeks

I always wear the watch component but seldom wear the chest strap that relays my heartbeat. I sometimes use the whole system but only to sort of check-in with my body once in a while, sort of like a benchmark.

Lovely_1 4 years 51 weeks

I have never worn one...

Lovely_1 4 years 51 weeks

I have never worn one...

Renees3 4 years 51 weeks

I too feel naked when I don't have mine. My trainer is super big on wearing one but I put it off for the longest time. Seemed like a waste of money. But I finally gave in and it was probably the best thing I've bought in a long time. It's so helpful and i love it!

darkoblivion 4 years 51 weeks

I religiously wear mine. I absolutely love it. I've had it for 2+ years and I don't know what I ever did without it!

yasume 4 years 51 weeks

I have a Polar F6 as well and I love it. I use it with all of my workouts not just cardiovascular. One of the best investments I have ever made.

imLissy 4 years 51 weeks

it cut off my heart :(

imLissy 4 years 51 weeks

it cut off my heart :(

imLissy 4 years 51 weeks

I have a Polar F6 too and I <3 it :D I had to buy a new strap for it though, I guess cause I have such a small frame, the one it came with would often fall off :-/

imLissy 4 years 51 weeks

I have a Polar F6 too and I <3 it :D I had to buy a new strap for it though, I guess cause I have such a small frame, the one it came with would often fall off :-/

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