Spinning/Heart Rate monitor

Hi Ladies,
I recently started spinning and I think I really like it. Do any of you have suggestions for a heart rate monitor that would be good for spinning? Also, my foot keeps hurting during spin class and the instructor said to get bike shoes. Does anyone else have this?
Also, if you do spin - does this actually work in helping you lose weight and stuff? I have a Personal trainer 2 x per week but I have been having a problem with the cardio. This forces me to stay for 45 mins and actually complete everything. Im usually dripping when I leave!
Thanks so much!

I'm a SPIN instuctor and I use a Polar HR monitor. Im not sure of the model number, but its a light blue watch. i like it because i have the percentage of max heartrate pop up instead of my actual heart rate, i find it easier to gauge where i am from that.

As for your feet hurting... i dont have spin shoes since im always getting on and off the bike to help people, but any hard flat bottomed shoe would help. also, make sure that the balls of your feet are on the middle of the pedal. a lot of people put their foot all the way forward into the cage so your arch would be on the pedal, that could cause some pain.

let me know if you have any other questions!

HI - I bought the polar F6 - I am kinda confused about how to use it b/c I am direction challenged but I am going to take it to my trainer to look at. I bought it at dicks and they told me that this was the one that I should use for spinning b/c it doesn'tpick up anyone elses interference. Also I didn't put my feet so far in the cages tonite and it didn't hurt.


Another question - do any of you see actual benefits from spin? Instead of regular cardio?
Thanks :)

Great, glad to hear your feet were a little better! Sometimes it also just takes some getting used to. When i first started spinning my butt would hurt so much, now im used to it, i dont feel anything!

i definitely see results from spinning. i have a bad knee, so i mainly use the elliptical or SPIN. running hurts me too bad. I find my body slims down and also becomes a little more defined when i SPIN then when i use another machine since you can really push yourself with the resistance.

I lost 4 pounds this week from spin according to ww! I appreciate your help!!!!!!!! TY SO MUCH!

I have the Polar F4. VERY easy to use and sooo movtiviational! I love seeing how many calories I actually burn.

I bought mine from Heart Rate Monitors.com I used coupon code GALAXY to receive 20% off. Plus they have FREE Shipping. It ships same day.

have you tried the polar website.
http://www.polarusa.com/
you can choose on specifically for spinning.

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Posted by kdecamp

I have the polar?? its GREAT!!!

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Yes, I love the polar, too!