I really love the heart rate graph, does it have a time limit for each session? I would love to have it running for at least 4 hours even without training, Is this possible, in terms of memory, battery life, and function? Thanks!
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I am not using this watch any more. As far as I know you can run it continuously. While the chest strap is reasonably comfortable you would have to be wearing that continuously also. you can go to the polar.com website for more information and I'm sure you can call their sales or support line for this information. Sorry couldn't be more helpful
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This product does not show your heart rate. There is an option for it if you sync it with a Garmin though. I don't have a Garmin, therefore I only use my Polar watch and band.
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The HRM run is built into the HeartRate monitor. You need to have the package that includes both a heart rate monitor and the watch. When you download to Garmin connect you can see the oscillation on the chart with your range showing normal. You can see where On garmin connect your steps change.It's not super scientific but is interesting to see.Also check out the new fenix 2 before you buy the 620. It looks very impressive and the same price.
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Hi there, I used this device to record the full time training session 8-9 hours a day. I did not encounter any issue with battery life and storage capacity. Every night, I connected to the laptop to off load, review the information and verify the quality of recording. Then, used the iPhone USB wall charger to recharge to get ready for the next day. Hope this helps. How much storage capacity you asked? I think it's a few hundred mgb, maybe 200, but I can check it later. The important thing is the low storage of mp3 when it records makes a big different.
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I am not 100% sure because I had vivofit less than 24 hours. I was going to use it for cross training workout but had a bit hard time to create event. Unlike other tracker that is a lot easier. sorry could not help you much here.
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I had the same question myself. I received both the heart monitor and speed/cadence sensor as a gift, so I kept both. The only thing I noticed is that the speed sensor captures speed right away and accurately while gps speed sensor lags on occasions
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Do you use RunKeeper currently? If so, expect to have to do a manual export/import to get it to take. Also, MySports desktop app still locks up for me everytime I sync (have to close and reopen/resync). I didn't care much for the MySports website, but I already use RunKeeper anyway. It's completely comfortable, and sized just like a normal digital watch. I REALLY want to like this watch, and I still kinda do. If you're not in a hurry, I'd recommend holding off until/if they fix it... as it seems to be one of the best out there for the price--once it's all working. I'm holding out hope for it, but will be watching my return window closely.
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I don't know the answer to this yet. I have the heart rate monitor on order and should receive it in a week or so. I will come back and post an answer when I try it.
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As Steven said, it just logs the data. That allows you to check how your heart rate was changing while you were exercising.
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Do you use RunKeeper currently? If so, expect to have to do a manual export/import to get it to take. Also, MySports desktop app still locks up for me everytime I sync (have to close and reopen/resync). I didn't care much for the MySports website, but I already use RunKeeper anyway. It's completely comfortable, and sized just like a normal digital watch.I REALLY want to like this watch, and I still kinda do. If you're not in a hurry, I'd recommend holding off until/if they fix it... as it seems to be one of the best out there for the price--once it's all working. I'm holding out hope for it, but will be watching my return window closely. Do you use RunKeeper currently? If so, expect to have to do a manual export/import to get it to take. Also, MySports desktop app still locks up for me everytime I sync (have to close and reopen/resync). I didn't care much for the MySports website, but I already use RunKeeper anyway. It's completely comfortable, and sized just like a normal digital watch.I REALLY want to like this watch, and I still kinda do. If you're not in a hurry, I'd recommend holding off until/if they fix it... as it seems to be one of the best out there for the price--once it's all working. I'm holding out... » Read More Do you use RunKeeper currently? If so, expect to have to do a manual export/import to get it to take. Also, MySports desktop app still locks up for me everytime I sync (have to close and reopen/resync). I didn't care much for the MySports website, but I already use RunKeeper anyway. It's completely comfortable, and sized just like a normal digital watch.I REALLY want to like this watch, and I still kinda do. If you're not in a hurry, I'd recommend holding off until/if they fix it... as it seems to be one of the best out there for the price--once it's all working. I'm holding out hope for it, but will be watching my return window closely. « Show Less
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Did you have any low battery warnings? I always got strange readings when my foot pod battery was getting low (I guess I'm on my 4th sensor, and finally found out you can return them for replacement if it doesn't last a year).I also found that I needed to calibrate mine for the stride length/speed I was running. When I'm doing marathon training or running with friends I apparently take shorter strides than when I race a 10K. Last year I had a 10k register as 9.3K so the next time I calibrated it (vs my Forerunner 301 GPS) again during a .25 mile warmup at 10k pace. Second 10K I got 10.2K so it was better. Did you have any low battery warnings? I always got strange readings when my foot pod battery was getting low (I guess I'm on my 4th sensor, and finally found out you can return them for replacement if it doesn't last a year).I also found that I needed to calibrate mine for the stride length/speed I was running. When I'm doing marathon training or running with friends I apparently take shorter strides than when I race a 10K. Last year I had a 10k register as 9.3K so the next time I calibrated it (vs my Forerunner 301 GPS) again during a .25 mile warmup at 10k pace. Second 10K I... » Read More Did you have any low battery warnings? I always got strange readings when my foot pod battery was getting low (I guess I'm on my 4th sensor, and finally found out you can return them for replacement if it doesn't last a year).I also found that I needed to calibrate mine for the stride length/speed I was running. When I'm doing marathon training or running with friends I apparently take shorter strides than when I race a 10K. Last year I had a 10k register as 9.3K so the next time I calibrated it (vs my Forerunner 301 GPS) again during a .25 mile warmup at 10k pace. Second 10K I got 10.2K so it was better. « Show Less
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Oh. I've been riding 30-40 minutes twice a day. In the morning I read/respond to email and drink my morning coffee and in the evening I read student submissions and web articles. The computer may be off [I have no way of testing it], but the timer is close to what the stopwatch on my watch says, and if the rest [speed, distance, calories] is within 10% of accurate that's fine with me. I think that they are close though.
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There is no login that I saw on their site, but you do need an account to activate it. So, I believe it pumps the data to their server, but I don't believe you can download it, short of ...allot of coding. They do have some tricky algorithms based on how I am seeing my activity tracked (i.e. less activity points but more calories burned) so I am not sure the data would even be real useable if it was captured. But, I do love it! If you are looking for a way to mine your life data in other ways than intended, probably not the solution. If you are looking to track sleep, activity, and be encouraged to take an extra walk or a jog once in a while, it does that exceptionally well.
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Hello C. Day, I have used this GPS watch only once for swimming. I looked at my watch right now: It's awesome. You can enter the pool seize, you can enter goals (distance, time, calories), you can choose interval training (warm-up, work, rest, number of sets, cool down), you can choose lapes (by time and distance). You can set the watch display to show two of the following: duration, distance, lengths, swolf, strokes, and calories. I hope this feedback helps.
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You can program it either way when you do your HR set up. Its easier for run/bike to use percents if you want to stay in a zone, and it has zone alarms. I wear the watch in the pool but not the heart rate monitor. It will take time to get used to the watch and its functions, but read and re read the instructions. You will be fine. My only issue with it is the intervals. But otherwise like the watch.
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I cannot add anything to the answer that you received from "Garth". The instructions for setting the time are definitely not clear (as you probably know already) and the design of this watch makes setting the time a challenging task. I purchased this watch strictly for the heart rate function (I only use it when running the treadmill) since I use a different watch for keeping tracked of time. Sorry that I can't provide more assistance.
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I use mine for workouts between 30 minutes to 2 hours in duration and usually get 2-3 workouts in before I recharge it. Have never had an issue with the battery. The ten hours mentioned by Razor789 is I'm sure accurate. For most activity, I think this will fit your needs. I can't explain how awesome the freedom is to not have to wear a chest strap during workouts. I am training for an Ironman, which will probably take me 10-12 hours and am thinking of buying a second MIO link to switch out during transition so that I can have heart rate data for the entire event. At $99, I would still consider it a bargain if you needed to have longer term data and bought two units. You could then be charging one while the other is in use. Just a thought, but the price point certainly allows for this.