Calories. Does this actually assist the watch in calculating the calories? Or the sensor just provides you with standalone HR data? Thanks!
887168
its just provides the HR as far as i know but as you know the more info something gets the more accurate the results so it may assist
887169
It does, the watch by itself will help you track distance as a GPS would, but any other information you need this sensor, it will help you track HR and calories burned, if you want an all day long monitor, you need the Nike Fuel band, though it is not as accurate as the Sportswatch+ the HR monitor.
887170
I only use it while I work out to see calories burned during exercise so I know how much to eat to recover. I don't know how accurate it would be to monitor calories burned all day long as I doubt it takes in resting energy expenditure /basil metabolic rate.
2103051
Mine does count steps.. isn't that what a pedometer does. ? Haha or at least I assumed that was my steps it's counting ! lol.. I basically needed the watch for the heart rate monitor. Really all I can comment on is how accurate and good it is for that! :)
1838562
Hi. The watch tracks your distance and strokes. You program your weight into the watch in setup, and the owners manual says that it uses this information to calculate calories burned based on distance and body weight.
1466555
What is computed by machines is typically wrong, as it over estimates what your fitness level, weight, etc are. The HRM takes into account your body type, fitness level and heart rate and calculates from there. Typically you can get the transmitter to work with both the watch and the machine, but I'd still rely on the watch for your cals burned.
10009
No heart rate monitor is required. It will read your heart rate while on your wrist. It tracks your calories by how much it estimates based on your movements. So even if you dont wear it, you will find estimated calorie burn in your watch. If you are looking for actual calorie burn while work out then this watch is not helpful. Also step counter is not accurate. It sense based upon the movement of your hand not step.
1533528
When I bought the Garmin 110, the heart rate monitor was about $65 extra. I regret buying the monitor as I find it gives inaccurate calorie counts. I walk 4 miles one day and it says that I used 90 calories and the next day 4 miles and it says that I used 300 calories. I am only interested in the calorie count.
29321
The watch features a week-long bar graph that shows daily information (steps, calories, distance, sleep) but ONLY in graph form. I haven't found a way to see the numbers for those days (ie number of calories burned).
1869352
Yes. Calories is one of the items it monitors and shows on the screen. I've never ridden with it displayed, though. I usually have the 'clock' or 'distance' on display.
238092
Yes, it tells the amount of calories burned. It tracks steps, distance, calories burned, and fat burned.
1881747
Yes; the chest strap is the only way this watch can monitor your heart rate and calories. Without it, it's just a watch with functions you can't use
1443864
If you remain active while wearing the monitor it will calculate calories burned. Just remember the strap runs on a watch type battery and longer it calculates information the faster the battery will expire.
1876589
In my understanding the watch is sensing my hand moving and assuming that i am walking if my hand has a wavy or rhythmic motion. So I'd think it will sense your lifting weights also as walking. Also hence the calories credited will not be corrected. ButI think their customer support can answer this best.
1388435
You have to wear the chest strap for it to indicate your heart rate. I do not think this device would register calorie burn.
2195103
No. It calculates the estimate by skin temperature, movement, and some other things through the sensor. I use both armband and a polar hrm and they are pretty much the same for my activity. Sometimes the hrm will be moreand ssometimes it's less.
252756
There is a mode on the watch that will provide the calories used along with a bar graft indicating the intensity of your workout... 1 bar light workout, 2 bar moderate, etc. As far as knowing the accuracy of the reading on calories - the caloric result is based on the amt of time and your heart rate at the end of your workout session. If your finger is not dry or at correct pressure on sensor of watch, you can get a misread on your pulse. It took me a little bit to get used to the sensitivity of the sensor. It is satisfying to get the caloric reading after working out or biking, whatever.
2195102
I think that is how it actually measures calories loss is by heart rate, but since it downloads the data, it doesn't show you anything real time. The Bluetooth version might, but I'm not sure. Its an awesome unit ... love it.
147017
I have never used it to count calories actually I used it as a timer, a watch and a heart beat monitor. it did that well when it was working