Besides running outside, is this monitor also appropriate for use in the gym i.e. on a treadmill, elliptical, weights &amp; classes?
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It has a treadmill mode which you can then calibrate after your run--because it uses an internal accelerometer to measure arm swing, every time you look at your watch, your arm swing changes or stops which impacts the distance. Again, you can calibrate after your run. As for other gym usage, currently I just use the treadmill mode for everything else (within the treadmill activity you can set your training options, eg, goals, laps, zones, intervals). But Tomtom website says that this month it intends to upgrade the software to include a gym mode or other activity mode for everything other than run, cycle, or swim.
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Yes for both questions. Size of monitor and quality of depiction and sound is perfect for home use. It takes up little space so you can easily move it in another room. I'm using it for my home office and can recommend it for any office'size.
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I have not tried to do this although I don't see why you couldn't. It is not meant as a continuous monitor as you would find on a treadmill, though.
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I might not have the greatest answer without a bit more information. Will you be primarily using the treadmill for running or walking? And the budget for a treadmill is important, because of course if you pay $3,000 (in other words- a lot of money :) ) almost any treadmill will be amazing! I purchased the proform for not only budget reasons, but that technology-wise it was in between "the basics" and a "everything you could possibly imagine" treadmill. I run about 30 miles a week on it and it's still holding up. Just recently I used a life fitness treadmill (it had a fan, tv and multiple hookups for your ipad, iphone, mp3, etc) and I have to say it made my treadmill feel like junk! HOWEVER, my treadmill cost a little over $500 and this one was well over $1,000. The 4 top brands I would say to check out are, smooth fitness (good treadmill but I've heard bad customer service), life fitness (more expensive), horizon (moderately priced, but good customer service) and proform (a lot of choices with a wide range of prices). I know this still requires research, but hopefully I've helped a little!
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It depends what kind of work out the person is doing. Treadmill, riding bike or for running this headphone are okay. But for weight lifting is no because a person cannot lean back put their head on to something becausethe headphone just comes out. There is a gap between back of our head and the back of the headphone. Overall i would not recommended this headphone to be use in work out. And also this headphone ia light and fragile so no.
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I use mine on two different floors. BABY is upstairs and monitor works even when I go outside to hang clothes on line. Best monitor I have used!
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I don't mind not having the monitor. I enjoy biking in the comfort of my home both indoor and outdoor. I sometimes use my cell phone as a timer.
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No. This isn't the kind of treadmill you can move in and out of place. It's very heavy.
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No. Not for outside runs. I think you can for treadmill runs if you need that.
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Hi, there are different way to arrange the information on the screen and depending on what you want to monitor I think it is pretty readable.anyway it is not always the easiest thing to read while running but this watch does the trick perfectly for me.
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Hi there, It is not practical monitor. Not professionally reliable machine. Needs improvement.
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Yes, this is why I purchased this monitor as well. I use it with my security system.
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Can you please tell me if is recommendable to use it for working out (Squats, Dead lift etc...)
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Yes! We have used it outside and in abig gym at school and the picture is great! The built in DVD player is very handy and the speakers are good too!
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Viewing angle is very good...I have mine in a workout room and its great from all angles.
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No. My last one did and it turned out to be more annoying than useful. It beeped continously until i was warmed up and started beeping again towards the end of the workout as i got tired. However, this monitor links up to treadmills and ellipticals at the gym I use ... Much more useful
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Negative. The watch already has a heart rate monitor. You can display real time info when using the exercise function.