do you have to wear the chest strap for it to keep track of your heart rate?
2017132
yes. that is how it works. I am an athlete and lean and the strap fits well and i have not had a problem. i follow the instructions, wet the back first and it has been accurate for me. heart rate and timer can be displayed on same screen.
2017133
Yes, you have to wear it. I send mine back because I wasn't happy with it. It didn't work well. Maybe it was a Monday version.
759351
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
200249
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.
977220
Yes. The strap around your mid-section is barely noticeable which measures your heart rate. The watch itself is about that same size as any other sport watch.
2147376
No, the chest strap has an attached monitor that detects your heart beat/rate.
1885844
Yes, chest strap is included. Awesome heart rate monitor. I highly recommend it.
1996193
If you are referring to the HR sensor that straps around your chest, Yes. You get an elastic chest strap and the sensor, which is attached using buttons. The watch communicates and collects the data from the sensor strapped to your chest.
875011
Yes you have to put your fingers on it, although at times i see a heart rate average and I have not put my finger on it. So, it may monitor it, but I put my finger on the watch.
1365903
No you dont have to wear chest band and the gps watch will monitor the other running datas.Moreover, you dont have to buy the chest band and gps watch pair together.Only gps watch is sold solely.
2010773
Do not worry ! It works very well. I use it every day during exercise, it perfectly comes with the chest strap heart rate.
1749046
Yes, the Ambit2 S HR comes with a chest strap for monitoring heart rate. Claire | Gear Co-op
170802
They provide a separate heart rate monitor you have to wear. I haven't personally tried it.
795844
The chest strap must be worn to get the desired results. Make sure the strap is on properly and functioning before you go too far in your run/walk. It is reliable and gives proper readings.
2134791
If you wear the heart rate monitor all day it does. Keep in mind it is a strap around your chest and it is not comfortable for extended uses. I only wear mine during workouts and it works very well.
852442
The chest strap is required to receive a heart rate. If it doesn't connect initially, try getting the chest strap sensors wet, then putting it on and holding the watch to the chest strap after it is on your chest. I haven't used it as a watch but I would assume.
1579040
The watch comes with a sensor and chest strap to monitor your heart rate, but you can choose to not wear the sensor and use it as a watch only if you wish. Cory is right; although the heart rate is accurately recorded, the calories burned is not. Don't rely on it for that.
795845
Yes. Calories burned are calculated based on your heart rate, so you must wear the chest strap to count them.