Do I have to wear a chest strap?
200249
No. There is no chest strap with this heart rate monitor. You are required to touch two of your fingers on the contacts to get your heart rate.
200250
No, you don't. I wear my Omron just like a watch. You place two fingers on the face and in a few seconds you have your heart rate. I love mine and it' accurate.
200251
No, with this model, there is no chest strap. In order to have it record and display your heart rate, you need to place your index and middle fingers on to the medal surface of the watch. After placing your finger tips on the watch, it may take up to 5 seconds before it displays the heart rate.
200252
No, it's strapless. But maybe that is part of the problem, because the plates are not always responsive.
200253
no, but you have to touch it all the time in order to work. Sometimes it does´t read the HR. It´s an ok HR monitor, but not the best by far.
463002
I have a heart rate monitor with a chest strap--it goes UNDER your boobs not over. I am large breasted too, it's not an issue.
1492527
Yes, you do have to have the chest band on or else it has no way to measure your heart rate.
1868450
Yes, provided the watch is set to measure heart rate. This means the chest belt has to be fastened around you and dampened.
207582
Nope - you'll need a vest (or some such thing). They are pretty basic - but have held up well.
1383295
I wear mine across my chest. And the strap is adjustable! You'll love this iPad case!!
671177
Requires the chest strap. The one that comes with it is comfortable enough.
2147376
No, the chest strap has an attached monitor that detects your heart beat/rate.
1012566
I bought this because it is the most light weight camera pack available.I have never used the chest strap.
1742553
There is no sternum strap, but as small as this backpack is I don't feel like you would need one when wearing it. Unless you fill it with rocks.I have my ipad, charger, keyboard, a few books, wallet, and keys in this backpack for my commute and it stays very securely on my shoulders without a sternum strap.With the above listed items inside it is also still very comfortable to wear due to the rigid backing.
142292
No, but it shouldn't be packed with heavy stuff so it shouldn't need a chest strap.
2060992
Yeah. You have to wear the chest strap to get heart rate and caloric burn, but that doesn't bother me.
1178292
No. It comes with a strap you wear around your chest. It's comfortable, and can be worn under your shirt.
1980065
Yes, you have to use the chest strap to read your heart rate. It calculates everything (calories burned, etc.) from you heart rate.
63313
I believe so! To be honest I haven't tried to get an accurate HR without using the chest strap!
2134207
I prefer chest strap and my transmitter snaps into it with two snaps. It is not very protruding and that is not an issue. The one that the transmitter is built into the strap are perhaps less bulky and streamlined, but I do not have an issue with mine. I have had both types. Hope this answers your inquiry.
2147375
Hello Mr. Pinto. No, the monitor wiill not work without the chest strap. The chest strap has to be fitted farily tightly around your chest and the strap and the electrode should also be moistened. This improves the performance of the monitor. Also, the strap and electrode should be cleaned as per the supplied instructions and stored separately after use. Hope this answers your question. Good luck.