telemetric heart rate monitor Does the treadmill come with everything to use the telemetric heart rate monitor or do I need to purchase a chest strap,etc.. to use this function??Thanks,Dave telemetric heart rate monitor Does the treadmill come with everything to use the telemetric heart rate monitor or do I need to purchase a chest strap,etc.. to use this function?? » Read More telemetric heart rate monitor Does the treadmill come with everything to use the telemetric heart rate monitor or do I need to purchase a chest strap,etc.. to use this function??Thanks,Dave « Show Less
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The Series 7 comes with everything you need. It comes with a chest strap. I have used it, and it works really well. Gives you a real-time heart rate the entire time. Just put it on, and the machine instantly starts providing your heart rate on the display.
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One note: don't forget to moisten the contact areas (on either side of the main part) that will touch your skin -- that lets the capacitive connection get a good signal from your heart so it does a good job. If it's dry, it probably won't work as well, if at all. It mentions this somewhere (remembering from a year ago), and I do it and it works.
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If you use a heart rate monitor such as a strap used around the chest or if you have exercise equipment that has built in pada on the handlebars. This product will create and send a fast electrical link with your equipment to let you see your heart rate progress during workout. A little goes a long way and works whether on your hand, if you equipment comes so equipped or on a chest strap
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C.J.-- I like that this exercise bike has both contact pads on the handle-bars, as well as the POLAR chest strap Heart Rate Monitor (HRM). When I am just hopping on the bike while watching a little TV, the contact pads work well just to double check my levels. When I am going for a real workout, the chest strap is the way to go. I have other POLAR HRM products, and I never do an official workout without one of them. This included chest strap works with my POLAR Fitness Trainer, and I have found POLAR chest straps work with many commercial treadmills at the gym. It really is critical to know your HR, as perceived workload is rarely accurate and highly dependent upon mood & environment. If I am going to take the time to workout, I want to know that I am using my time effectively, and not slacking. Other times, when I just want some movement while watching TV or listening to a Podcast, I use the contact pads. Regarding the fan...I get really hot fairly fast during a workout. I find this fan sufficient. I wouldn't want something bigger or stronger that close to my face. I also want enough silence to hear my TV/Podcast in peace, not a hurricane in the face. If I wanted a larger fan (hasn't happened yet), I can put a tower fan several feet away. I didn't notice the problem with the custom workouts, because I set up 2 that I wanted anyway, as soon as I got the bike. Maybe you could use "Guest User" to get to the pre-programmed workouts? Oh, and make sure you have a pad, or something similarly protective & easy to clean under the machine, as sweating is part of an 85% HR workout. I haven't noticed any movement or vibration that could mark my hardwood floors, but I wouldn't want to discover it through scratches or indentations after-the-fact. I hope you end up loving your bike as much as I do.
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No. There is no chest strap with this heart rate monitor. You are required to touch two of your fingers on the contacts to get your heart rate.
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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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It must be worn with the chest strap for the heart monitor function to work. All the other functions work without it.
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Hello Tan, this watch does come with the Heart Rate monitor. Let us know if you have any other questions or concerns.
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I honestly did not get to try it, but I think that same effect could be replicated by just knowing that is the target heart rate that you need to achieve to continue to the next set. I mean, how many people work out completely unaware of this heart monitor or this system. If the benefits were that great, we would see it in more fitness and health literature. My suggestion is: find out what your "ready for next set" heart rate is, and buy a FT60 and use it to monitor it on the exercise mode. You will save $70. Also, the relaxation test seems to be a gimmick and a joke.
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It does not monitor heart rate. You have to purchase a garmin heart rate monitor and only certain ones. They do link up. If you are concerned about your heart rate then I would make the purchase but I have not felt the need. Not yet anyway.
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The heart rate monitor is attached to a strap that fits around your chest, right under your bra, and syncs with the Vivofit. I just wear it when I exercise. Although it bugged me a little when I first started wearing it, I usually forget I have it on now.
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The heart monitor is worn on the chest. On the strap you'll see two vinyl areas on either side of the physical monitor unit. You normally need to moisten those before you start a workout to ensure an electrical connection to your skin. Once your start you workout they rely on natural moisture - i.e., sweat - to keep the connection active. To start monitoring, you press and hold the button on the Vivofit until it cycles to "HEART". First it will go to "SYNC", then "SLEEP", and then "HEART", at which point you release the button. The Vivofit will then begin displaying your heart rate assuming the electrode connection is good (remember to moisten them first). To stop heart rate monitoring when the workout is done press and hold the button until you see it read "OFF". You can then upload your activity to Garmin Connect.
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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.
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Yes, the heart rate monitor comes in the box. The standard strap around the chest style. It's about as comfortable as wearing a band around your chest can be.
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According to the manufactures' page "In addition to Run, you can also select Treadmill and Stopwatch, neither of which activates the Cardio's GPS radio, and instead relies on the accelerometer and heart rate monitor."Here is a link to the page, if you would like to know more:http://www.tomsguide.com/us/tom-tom-runner-cardio,review-2184.html
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I apologize. I returned this item because it did not work in the way that I needed it to function - as a heart monitor. I was never able to get an accurate reading - or reading at all - while using the treadmill.
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The device comes with a heart rate monitor included and it does give the max and average heart rates. The device actually gives quite a deal of information. Runners world, when they did a review of the previous model of this watch called it "The Data Miner." I mostly use it with a footpod so it gives pace, speed and distance etc.
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No the watch comes with the monitor for your heart and a strap used to attach the monitor to your chest.... This watch rocks it will also determine your VO2 max using the test settings. Also it is easier to maneuver between types of exercise than other older models.