Do you have to wear the heart rate strap for this model??
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Hello Beth,For the model I have (Model: 8RS00) there is an additional heart rate strap which needs to be purchased/worn to monitor heart rate. I think there is another model which has it built into the watch, but I'm not sure which one. I've really enjoyed this watch and for my purposes, running, swimming and biking, it's awesome. Good upload onto my iPhone App and good reports for distances, speed, etc. Hope that helps!
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This version - the HRM version does include a chest strap. You can also buy a version without HRM.
1579042
The heart rate monitor goes around your chest and the watch is worn on your wrist. You can just wear the watch w/o the chest strap but it won't monitor your heart rate or calculate your calories.
1579039
There is a chest strap and a wristwatch. The wristwatch is really nice, but it does NOT compute calories properly, so if that is a concern, please don't buy this!! I have been using the Polar FT4 for a long time now and have been happy. I did have to call the company at one point because it wasn't performing at it's best for a while, but they gave me some excellent care tips! Should you decide to go with the Polar HRM, please feel free to contact me again and I'll gladly share my tips :-) Best of luck!!
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When you are using it as a heart rate monitor it is in that mode (you have to push a button to get it there) all it does is monitor you heart rate. You just have to look at it. No recall needed. The chest strap communicates to the watch constantly.
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This is the 6.0 model and it comes with a heart rate strap and snap-on reader; however, it does not include the Cadence Sensor. I thought it did based on the description I read prior to purchasing the device, but when I received the package, the slot for a Cadence Sensor was empty. You can get a sensor for around $40 here on Amazon.
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In order to measure your heart rate you must wear the heart rate monitor. Yes, it will count your steps and calories without the chest strap.
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I believe so! To be honest I haven't tried to get an accurate HR without using the chest strap!
1579040
The watch comes with a sensor and chest strap to monitor your heart rate, but you can choose to not wear the sensor and use it as a watch only if you wish. Cory is right; although the heart rate is accurately recorded, the calories burned is not. Don't rely on it for that.
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Yes, you have to use the chest strap to read your heart rate. It calculates everything (calories burned, etc.) from you heart rate.
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I'll type what my manual says, "The heart rate chest strap must be an uncoded heart rate strap from Polar Electro or an uncoded POLAR compatible model. (Coded POLAR heart rate straps such as POLAR OwnCode chest straps will not work with this equipment.)
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No, the chest strap has an attached monitor that detects your heart beat/rate.
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Yes, chest strap is included. Awesome heart rate monitor. I highly recommend it.
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Yes. It comes with a chest strap. Make sure you order it including the strap. Some of the sellers have a without strap option, but you NEED the strap for heart rate.
2010773
Do not worry ! It works very well. I use it every day during exercise, it perfectly comes with the chest strap heart rate.
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Yes you do . It counts calories by heart rate. It is comfortable and you won't even know you have it on.
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No it doesn't its primary connection to you is kinetic in the form of arm movement. What is most critical is in the initial set up with your real weight; because it has a function that determines if you burned a body minimum of calories. It's essential, algorithm based and once it "gets" you it monitors what type of activity you've done and gives a visual of where you stand metabolically for the day. I like mine a lot and I wear it 6 days out of the week. So, to answer your question - no, you don't need a chest strap or any external devices. Hope this helps.