will the loop track distances? I would like to get it for running, but only if it will track how far I've gone
228722
Yes it does. On e you either sync it to your phone or connected to your computer you will find out the results of everything you want to know of.
228723
I've had the Loop since Christmas.... it does not track distances. I use the Strava App to track my distance
228724
Yes and No. It will track your distance for the day and tell you what the number of steps equate to in miles. Online it will show a breakdown of how much time was sitting, walking slowly-moderately and/or running. If you make note of your number of steps prior to your run and immediately afterwards, you can figure out your distance by googling the equation.
2201097
If you have fixed routes, you can just buy a cheap HR monitor and skip the GPS by using a free online mapping tool. Here's an example of a 5.7 miler in my neighborhood: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=510000 There are slicker free tools than that site, but they all use the same underlying technology.Still, GPS is nice if you want to just "run till you're done," especially if you're in open spaces without landmarks and with a clear view of the sky for satellite acquisition. And importing the run data into your PC is sweet, too (though it doesn't work with a Mac).
406063
Yes, you can use it to measure distance, pace and time. It doesn't matter if you are running or using your car or your horse, because it uses the GPS information to calculate the metrics. Good Luck!
1654773
Short answer: yes. It tracks your daily miles and there is an option to start tracking a "workout". It works like a stopwatch. You have to go through some menu functions to get to it but it doesn't take very long. You press the lower right button and the timer goes off. As you work out, you can check your HR, see how many calories you have currently lost, and the distance in miles and steps. You can even pause it for those bathroom breaks or extended water breaks and then press the lower right button to restart the workout. It won't save it so if you have another work out it will over ride it. It's quick and easy without complications of setting anything other than pressing a button to start tracking. I love this watch. Unfortunately, one downfall I started to notice was the clasp that kept the darn thing on your wrist became distrustful. First couple months were without issue and then I noticed after daily wear and removal, the clasp would easily unclasp and my watch would fly across the room or drop to the floor. Some causes were during aggressive movement as in a weight lifting workout or a run, but even during non aggressive movement (walking, dishes, picking things up) it would come off. So, with that said, I lost my favorite watch two weeks ago :-( be weary but don't lit hinder you. I would maybe buy another band and switch it every so often. I hope this helps some how...
100520
yes. it has a page called "trip computer" wehich can track total distance, total time, stopped time, moving average, stopped time and several other items.
2079362
Yes it does. It tracks duration, distance, avg.pace, avg. speed, max speed, and calories.
1676835
Yes, I had no problem with it being accurate. I do a lot of country road running and I have tracked it in my car the miles are the same. :)
1887548
Yes you can but from what I can tell, you are unable to view your stats at the same time. You'd be much better off to just set your lap distance to 1 mile (the default), then enable auto-lap. The watch will beep at the end of every mile and you would know to switch to a run/walk.
464154
According to the manual that came with it theres a section called Using the Odometer which records the time and distance traveled. I am a golfer so I have never tried that function!
1260451
I do water aerobics 3 hours/week with my Loop and I have no problems. It is one of the few all-day activity trackers that you can swim with. However, the Loop will not accurately track swimming activity such as laps, strokes, etc. It estimates all activity as "steps" and my experience in the pool is that the Loop underestimates your steps and calories to some degree. The only way to accurately measure your calories is to use a heart rate monitor. However, Bluetooth Smart does not transmit in water so you can't use the Loop and H7 even though they are both waterproof for swimming. Here is more info on using the Loop while swimming: http://forum.polar.fi/showthread.php?t=27936 I do water aerobics 3 hours/week with my Loop and I have no problems. It is one of the few all-day activity trackers that you can swim with. However, the Loop will not accurately track swimming activity such as laps, strokes, etc. It estimates all activity as "steps" and my experience in the pool is that the Loop underestimates your steps and calories to some degree. The only way to accurately measure your calories is to use a heart rate monitor. However, Bluetooth Smart does not transmit in water so you can't use the Loop and H7 even though they are both waterproof for swimming.... » Read More I do water aerobics 3 hours/week with my Loop and I have no problems. It is one of the few all-day activity trackers that you can swim with. However, the Loop will not accurately track swimming activity such as laps, strokes, etc. It estimates all activity as "steps" and my experience in the pool is that the Loop underestimates your steps and calories to some degree. The only way to accurately measure your calories is to use a heart rate monitor. However, Bluetooth Smart does not transmit in water so you can't use the Loop and H7 even though they are both waterproof for swimming. Here is more info on using the Loop while swimming: http://forum.polar.fi/showthread.php?t=27936 « Show Less
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I've used the first generation Nike SDM unit(which is an accelerometer) with much success over streets, trails, and races. Over a marathon it was within 10 feet over the entire distance. So I plan to check this out, first without purchasing the shoes and just strapping the accelerometer to my shoe. Once calibrated, I expect it to behave the same as my SDM.Once you have a nano it is a pretty inexpensive running tool. I picked up a 1gb nano brand new on craigslist (sf) for $100. I will purchase one tomorrow and try it out over the weekend.
529335
Yes, it works perfectly fine. I use Runkeeper and it tracks all my runs using GPS while in the case.
227089
If you mean you want to know how far you walked that time, it certainly displays that information on the screen. But if you mean cumulatively over time, it doesn't display that. Like other users mentioned in the comments, I've had trouble syncing the thumb drive to my online membership. For some reason, it never transfers the data. But I go online after each use and plug my information in (which really only takes about a minute or two) and the online system has kept track of my information for over 2 years now. So I can see monthly, yearly, and overall data on usage. If there's a way to track cumulative distance on the treadmill itself, I don't know about it. If you mean you want to know how far you walked that time, it certainly displays that information on the screen. But if you mean cumulatively over time, it doesn't display that. Like other users mentioned in the comments, I've had trouble syncing the thumb drive to my online membership. For some reason, it never transfers the data. But I go online after each use and plug my information in (which really only takes about a minute or two) and the online system has kept track of my information for over 2 years now. So I can see monthly, yearly, and overall data on usage. If there's a way to... » Read More If you mean you want to know how far you walked that time, it certainly displays that information on the screen. But if you mean cumulatively over time, it doesn't display that. Like other users mentioned in the comments, I've had trouble syncing the thumb drive to my online membership. For some reason, it never transfers the data. But I go online after each use and plug my information in (which really only takes about a minute or two) and the online system has kept track of my information for over 2 years now. So I can see monthly, yearly, and overall data on usage. If there's a way to track cumulative distance on the treadmill itself, I don't know about it. « Show Less
1550618
Yes, as far as I know, you need some sort of Garmin watch to be able to connect and track your runs.
1356674
Yes it will track steps/distance. If you set the timer on it and you are stationary too long it will vibrate letting you know it is time to get up moving. It will also track your sleeping patterns. No GPS
403026
the way it's supposed to work is to press the middle left button. keep it still outside. it should say searching for gps. then when it finds satellite it will let you pick pace or time or clock from the middle right button. then the top right button will start the distance
1356679
It is not a GPS so it will not track steps/distance if your arms are still. Makes sense as it would record your movement in a car, etc... If you walk on a treadmill it is fairly accurate provided you calibrate and then move your arms in stride when working out. If you hold the side rails or hold your arms still it will not record accurately but overall it is fairly representative of your workout and active time.