Is it accurate without the chest strap? and is it also an accurate watch?
852441
When I have used it with the machines at my gym it seems to be fairly accurate at tracking my heart rate. It is as accurate as an average digital watch.
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.
852443
It's an accurate watch but the heart rate monitor does not work without the chest strap.
852444
I'm not sure yet. I can tell you that if you hold ur I phone on the same hand as the watch it'll throw it off. Also I jog next to my wife while she is wearing hers it also throws it off. Hope this helps on ur decision.
1454483
I wear mine on my bra. And it does seem to be very accurate. I like mine very much.
1079768
Since I VERY rarely run inside, I've never bothered to use the footpod. For outside running, I've found that the watch alone is pretty accurate though.
1868450
Yes, provided the watch is set to measure heart rate. This means the chest belt has to be fastened around you and dampened.
106497
Yes you need the chest belt, as I understand it it is the belt the one that monitors your heart rate and the watch shows it. Hope it helps!
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.
423315
You have to get the external strap (straps next to your heart). I've found watches that pair with this rather than having an internal heart monitor are more accurate in terms of heart rate, though. (Been using my Garmin 610 for about a year. Still have no complaints at all.)
2234974
No, unless I have missed something which I don't think I have. The heart rate moniter is just that. There is a palm contact type built into the handle grips that ok for a quick check or when you are using the lower handles ( which I rarely do)It comes with a wireless chest strap that has a readout on the screen but is not interactive with the resistance programming.I really like the machine, there are four of us using it on a regular basis.
534005
It would work fine if you're on a budget. However, due to the fact that the watch is not very attractive and requires wearing a chest band all day to give regular readings, I would recommend springing for the more expensive models that measure your wrist pulse without a chest strap.
993335
I have found it very accurate when compared against other devices like treadmill sensors which you hold on to and even when I compare to a blood pressure monitor.There is a little heart which flashes on the top right so if you hold your other hand to the pulse at your neck you can get confirmation that the heartbeat measured on the watch coincides with the actual heartbeat you are experiencing.
1952658
I too ordered this one and NO chest strap was included.The product sticker (amazon sticker?) on back with code X000GAQD7T refers to SS020138000, HOWEVER, the box has the code SS020134000 (which is for the watch-only model).
795844
The chest strap must be worn to get the desired results. Make sure the strap is on properly and functioning before you go too far in your run/walk. It is reliable and gives proper readings.
308153
I've never used it as you describe, but it starts showing your heart rate once you place the band on your chest. You would need to wear watch and band.
1817766
Yes, it comes with a chest strap. I would recommend the screen cover. I didn't buy one when I purchased it. The watch face is durable, however we train hard!
895293
This is a chest strap-free heart rate monitor watch. It reads the pulse through the tip of your fingers. I find this more comfortable to wear and more convenient in my opinion. The heart rate readings are accurate.
1992359
I have found mine to be very accurate, although sometimes it will be off usually about a quarter mile for a 10 miles ruen. I think it has more to do with the movement or adjustment of the satelites rather than the watch, since I have noticed on the peaks website that sometimes the course is really off and has me starting out in Lake Erie. There is not really much you can do about it and all brands pretty much use the same gps. If I am running a course for time, I always measure it by my bike or car for better accuracy. I did do a 10 mile race last fall and it showed 10.07 which was very good. Trees and turns or switchbacks can through it off as well.
1885841
the watch part itself does not have a chest strap, however, the monitor that attaches to your chest and sends the information to the watch does have an adjustable chest strap.