Will it read resting heart rate without use of the chest strap?
1565148
No, you need the chest strap for it to take any BPM reading. This is the best and most simple HRM that I have found.
1817767
This version - the HRM version does include a chest strap. You can also buy a version without HRM.
852442
The chest strap is required to receive a heart rate. If it doesn't connect initially, try getting the chest strap sensors wet, then putting it on and holding the watch to the chest strap after it is on your chest. I haven't used it as a watch but I would assume.
1836940
No. The data logger only collects the heart data transmitted from a heart monitor. I have an Omron monitor with a strap fitting around the chest that picks up the heart rate. They have worked fine together. Some of the equipment at the fitness center also picks up the Omron signal.
781424
It does not come with a chest strap and does not indicate one is required. It's supposed to work by simply being on your wrist and using the appropriate buttons. I'm not a fan of the product.
1036913
It works without the heart rate monitor strap, but it will make a significant difference in accuracy if you do have one. I wear mine with just the loop bracelet and put on the chest strap for workouts and heavy activity. This is the best combo, and why I purchased it in the first place.
1700112
Yes as a matter of fact sometimes after exercising I wind up leaving it on for a while just to measure my resting heart rate. It works fine
2236432
The product comes with a chest strap and a watch. The chest strap senses your heartbeat, and is compatible with some gym equipment, making the watch unnecessary. This is a very "barebones" product.
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.
878840
Yes it does. Stopwatch, leap time and clock all work without strap. You need strap only for calories burned and, of course, heart rate.
2116245
No, you can only display heart rate on one screen. I actually use a Polar receiver (watch) to receive the signals from the Omron Chest strap. The polar readout allows you display stop watch, heart rate and calories burned on one screen. The polar receivers are good, but the transmitters are worthless. They go defective after about a month and battery replacement doesn't solve the problem. The Omron transmitters are good quality.
2147376
No, the chest strap has an attached monitor that detects your heart beat/rate.
1421530
No. The heart rate monitor that comes with the treadmill requires that you place both hands on the hand rail for a few seconds to get a reading.
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.
712258
No you can't. The only thing you can do without the chest strap is time your workout.
10007
No heart rate monitor is required. It will read your heart rate while on your wrist. It also has a readout for calories burned, steps taken & mileage.
795845
Yes. Calories burned are calculated based on your heart rate, so you must wear the chest strap to count them.