Polar FT7 does it come with the strap After reading the reviews, I so confused. Does the Polar FT7 heart rate monitor come with the strap or does that have to be purchased separately?
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Buy from http://www.heartratemonitorsusa.comSimilar pricing and you are given a choice of strap size.
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stupid question but I have to ask. How do I read how much fat I burned. I tested it for 10 minutes and my fat results was:00.03.07. Not sure how to interpret that. Thanks anyone who can help
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Does anyone know the size of the check strap ? I wear a size 50 suit and wondering if it will fit me.
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Thanks so much! I was nervous thinking I had to purchase the strap separately. Will be ordering it soon...on Friday to be exact :)
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Did you ever receive a response to this? From one of the reviews on the FT7, the person said he believed a bigger strap would be better for chest sizes bigger than 44". It would be nice if they put the min / max limits in the description! I found the following helpful: Polar Soft Strap Set (XXX-Large)
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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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from what i understand, Garmin offers the watch alone, or the watch with the heart rate monitor. i got the package that came with both. on a side note, i love my garmin 310xt
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The chest strap is sold separately. I had one from my old Garmin 305 that works great.
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You do not need a chest strap, but I can not make the heart rate monitor work! I quit using it after a couple of weeks.
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The heart rate monitor is a strap that goes around your chest. They sell units with a strap.
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This one comes with a foot pod that helps you to measure how long you have run, and at what speed you were running basically. No, it needs the chest strap in order to measure your heart rate, otherwise it's just a fancy watch. The chest strap is comfortable and easy to use, I use it almost on daily basis while I'm training. If you just want to use it as a watch, you don't need the chest strap, on the other hand if you don't use tight shirts, you could wear the chest strap and nobody would notice it. This one is for runners or people who walk and want to check distance, speed and such. It's great for training though. This one comes with a foot pod that helps you to measure how long you have run, and at what speed you were running basically. No, it needs the chest strap in order to measure your heart rate, otherwise it's just a fancy watch. The chest strap is comfortable and easy to use, I use it almost on daily basis while I'm training. If you just want to use it as a watch, you don't need the chest strap, on the other hand if you don't use tight shirts, you could wear the chest strap and nobody would notice it. This one is for runners or people who walk and want to check distance, speed and such. It's... » Read More This one comes with a foot pod that helps you to measure how long you have run, and at what speed you were running basically. No, it needs the chest strap in order to measure your heart rate, otherwise it's just a fancy watch. The chest strap is comfortable and easy to use, I use it almost on daily basis while I'm training. If you just want to use it as a watch, you don't need the chest strap, on the other hand if you don't use tight shirts, you could wear the chest strap and nobody would notice it. This one is for runners or people who walk and want to check distance, speed and such. It's great for training though. « Show Less
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I can't really answer that because I didn't wear it often. I didn't find it to be that user friendly so I went back to using my Polar watch w/ heart rate monitor. You may want to ask other purchasers and/or do a customer review search to get a better cross section of opininos.
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The heart rate monitor is optional. You can purchase the wrist unit without the heart rate monitor, or both. If you purchase the wrist unit without, you can buy the chest strap heart rate monitor later.
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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
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It has a built in heart monitor; you need a Garmin belt/transmitter, which comes with the more expensive package. Polar belts will not work.
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When I bought it the heart rate monitor was included. I wanted that, but I didn't need a foot pod, and I don't need it.It's up to you if you need a heart rate monitor, but I think that will help you out with your training.
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Mine did but you should always check "what's in the box". You can also use the Polar Beat App for smart phones and it will also transfer data to Polar Personal Trainer. If you go that route, be sure to get the chest strap with the Bluetooth HRM.
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Just curious, I'm thinking of getting the 305, but I already have a Polar HRM... Did you say that your Polar strap works with your 305? If so, that'd be nice not to have to purchase a second strap.
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Yes there is. This is it. Polar FT7 Men's Heart Rate Monitor (Black / Silver)
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My 220 came with the chest strap for the heart rate monitor (and it is slightly more comfortable than my older Garmin chest strap). Hope you enjoy the 220 as much as I have.
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Yes it comes with the chest strap monitor. I have also found that, by accident, that monitor operates on the same transmission frequency, to the wrist display unit, that is used by Life Fitness treadmills. I get automatic heart rate display from our treadmill.