How does the heart rate monitor work? Is there a chest strap or something I need to use?
578055
Indeed, you need to acquire the heart monitor and normally it comes with a chest strap. You need to set the strap in your body, connect the heart monitor on it and then try to pair it with your loop...the loop takes a time to identify the heart monitor, ensure you have the monitor connected in the strap and keep it very close to the loop; be patient, I had to try it 3 or 4 times :)Cheers.
578056
The heart rate monitor comes with an adjustable strap. You wear the strap around your chest just below your bust. The monitor itself snaps to the strap and will then sync with your polar band. Very simple.
1447346
Garmin will tell you need the Garmin Premium Heart Rate Monitor (Soft Strap, ANT+ compatible). I am using the Garmin Heart-Rate Monitor (Regular Strap) I had from my deceased Forerunner 205 and it works fine. Some people complain the old monitor can hurt the side of the chest over the ribcage, so you might choose the new one. It seems to be a lot lighter too. The old one tends to slip when it is not tightly adjusted. Hope this helps.
1211001
Yes, the chest strap is the only way to detect your heart rate. It works well with this watch. The first time I used it while on one of the treadmills at our fitness center, I noticed that the chest strap also automatically syncs wirelessly with the treadmill, which shows your heart rate on its display screen. Hope this is helpful!
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.
318103
I find that the heart rate monitor works quite well. Sometimes it takes a little longer than normal because of it changing while I am working out, etc.And sometimes if I am super sweaty I have to wipe some sweat off first for it to work.
2225913
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.
963733
any polar compatible or analog heart rate strap should work. Digital or coded straps will not work. I currently have the sigma strap, and also a dual coded (analog and digital) suunto strap. I have also used a polar in the past
1775151
1st , check battery. 2nd, attempt a 'sync' connection by holding down both top & bottom right side buttons. The screen should change & flash 'sync' for a few sec before coming back to the original screen. It may take a few minutes of the heart rate numbers to flash '0' before registering your rate. Be patient. It may take a few attempts of this, several few minutes sessions, before it does sync. 3rd, make sure you're placing the strap on device fairly high , say nipple high, & squarely where your chest should 'concaves' btwn the nipples...
316271
It only counts them as you put your heart rate in. It is very sensitive so you cant move your arm around while you are trying to capture your heart rate, I actually have to stop running for a minute and press the buttons to get a reading. It will then calculate the calories burned based on the time elapsed at the heart rate that you captured, so for example if you run for thirty minutes you would need to stop a couple times during your run to get a heart rate reading and if you stop the timer before your last heart rate reading it will not calculate those calories. So long story longer I like it to get and "idea" of my calories but it is a pain to stop several times to get the heart rate reading and I question how truly accurate it is since it is not real time for the heart rate only when you actually press the buttons to capture the heart rate...but I hate chest straps so this is the next best thing for me. Hope that helps
840562
The strap is a sensor--it has everything to detect your heart rate--but you of course have to buy the display unit. It'll work with a Garmin or other ANT device.
2067584
The chest strap is needed to see and document the heart rate. If you are running outside then the foot pod isn't needed. If you are just partially running outside then again the foot pod isn't needed.the foot pods seem to good at estimating distance while inside.
1881747
Yes; the chest strap is the only way this watch can monitor your heart rate and calories. Without it, it's just a watch with functions you can't use
106496
It must be worn with the chest strap for the heart monitor function to work. All the other functions work without it.
786429
It uses a chest strap and an attached sensor to measure your heart rate. You input height, weight age and sex and it helps compute an accurate calorie count for an exercise session.
463002
I have a heart rate monitor with a chest strap--it goes UNDER your boobs not over. I am large breasted too, it's not an issue.
2195104
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.
1036913
It works without the heart rate monitor strap, but it will make a significant difference in accuracy if you do have one. I wear mine with just the loop bracelet and put on the chest strap for workouts and heavy activity. This is the best combo, and why I purchased it in the first place.