[HONEST REVIEW] Polar FT4 Heart Rate Monitor

4 out of 5 stars

[I am in no way affiliated with Polar, nor have I been paid for my review.]

I purchased the Polar FT4 Heart Rate Monitor a few weeks ago as a little motivation tool in my health journey. So far, I've been really pleased with the results. 

[PROS]

• Cost: Only $55 through Amazon, with Prime shipping available.
• Setup: I had it setup and ready to use 5 minutes after I took it out of the box.
• Motivator: On several occasions I've been nearing the end of a kickboxing class or run, took a glance at the watch and was encouraged to KILL IT for the last bit of my workout. I'll set a calorie burning goal, which really motivates me to keep going when I really want to quit. 
• Comfortable
• Water-Resistant 

[CONS]

• Basic: If you're like me and really just need a heart rate monitor and calorie burning counter then this is a fantastic product. The higher end models have GPS, smart coaching features, intense feedback and more though. 
• Strap: You have to wear a strap around your chest the whole time, which is how the watch receives heart rate info. It's comfortable and I never notice it but I really wish they could have built that sensor into the watch. 
• Sensor: Often when I'm beginning a workout I have to play around with the strap positioning for a few minutes to get the watch+strap to sync up properly. It's not a huge deal but becomes a little frustrating when I am ready to activate beast mode ;) 

Overall, I'd definitely recommend the watch and love how it's helped me keep track of my fitness journey. Let me know if you have any questions about it and I'd be more than happy to answer them!