Would you recommend it for use if you also want to monitor non-running cardio workouts?
1009067
Not really because the watch is primarily meant to monitor distance covered in a specific period of time with the additional heart monitor which is paired with the watch. What I'm trying to say is that there is nothing wrong in using it for non-running cardio workouts, but if you do, you ignore other functions this product offers and therefore should maybe look for a different solution.
104924
Not very well. You'd be better off with one of the 1-3$ iOS apps for sleep/activity monitoring as they give more detailed and useful information. As noted the sensor cable is short and the widget ends up under your elbow and the sensor creases are scratchy.
1836937
No..It has to be downloaded to your computer to view. I use a polar watch to display while exercising (same polar heart rate strap sends to Oregon). All in all for the price it is a good deal
785197
I don't mind not having the monitor. I enjoy biking in the comfort of my home both indoor and outdoor. I sometimes use my cell phone as a timer.
100824
Hi, the heart rate monitor works just fine for me and I've used it for maybe 7-10 runs and get VERY sweaty.
825491
Yes. Using it with ipcamviewer and tinycam monitor. But to view motion events you have to use hikvisions android app which works surprisingly well.
500264
The computer dose have the ability to monitor while running, but that is the extent of my experience
1958303
there are other training programs for the iPhone, i do not know if the link to the FT80 or other monitors but they allow you to track workouts and calories.
1216562
I don't have too much of an issue seeing the screen, unless you are pedaling with the lights out. I usually use one of the pre-programmed workouts and watch TV or listen to music while riding. But If I want to check stats the screen is visable enough.
1268731
Not at all! Although most of my testing is on stationary bike (with considerable instrumentation) neither stationary nor real bike even gets the calories burned to budge. Even pushing 200+ Watts and sweating like a pig, nothing. Without footsteps it records nothing. Now, interestingly - after hard bike workout then I can get on treadmill at minimum speed and zero incline and it records medium intense activity, where I'm clearly loafing. It also records elliptical at much lower rate than actual expenditure. Basically I think it's a glorified pedometer only slightly sensitive to energy usage. And customer support doesn't even respond to any queries about these issues.
816007
Yes, it continuously records your time, distance, pace, calories burned and heart rate. It calculates elevation as distance above/below sea level (as per the User's Guide)
10008
No, it does not require a heart monitor. It tracks your calories by how much it estimates based on your movements. I think it is pretty good at sensing movements. Again, I have no problems with it other that you care barely read the screen. I wish the background was dark and the numbers were light.
121210
No, I really wouldn't recommend this unit. Though it is small there are probably some better units out there to purchase. Have you tried a wireless device for jogging? Hope this helps
357214
can you use this doing cardio workout with the excepts of running, or righting a bike?
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.
2195105
Hi Dwight,Thanks for your question. You can integrate with a Garmin heart rate monitor. Laurie
2044781
It tells you for the workout you are doing but its pretty basic. Dont really need a new monitor. I would just recommend getting u a nice heart monitor. They are much more accurate then the things on the machine.