I have a condition that causes my heart to race occasionally. I want a HRM that continuously tracks and doesn't use a chest strap. Would this work?
206385
It largely depends on exactly what you mean by "occasionally". The battery life on this is only 10 hours, it's intended to be worn only while actively working out, so if you're looking for your heart to start race "occasionally" during short predefined periods of time then it would work great. If you're looking for detection at some arbitrary time during your normal day, then no this isn't the product for you.
206386
That's what I'm using it for. I have SVT. it has color peak rate settings you can adjust via the app.
10008
No, it does not require a heart monitor. It tracks your calories by how much it estimates based on your movements. I think it is pretty good at sensing movements. Again, I have no problems with it other that you care barely read the screen. I wish the background was dark and the numbers were light.
2031175
Hello! RCX5 requires a chest strap for heart rate monitoring. Connects wirelessly (i think via coded Bluetooth so it will only work with polar sensors). it also connects to gps, speed and cadence sensors simultanously).
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!
1031133
I dont think so. When the band is not placed in the body ( chest) the watch cannot record the HR
1282168
Yes. This was important to me too when i was doing my research. It took some digging, but I found out that the poolmate hr is the only watch that counts your laps and recorders heart rate under water. Something about the frequency the poolmate uses for heart rate works under water while other training watches do not. The good news is that the heart rate monitor also works out of the water - when you run or train on your bike. It's a great feature that I use regularly.
1158227
It does. Provided you use this with a Heart Rate Monitor. You might want to consider the Multisport cardio which has a built in HRM.
1581097
Yes but hrm can be used but chest strap comes off when doing turns. Gps is not suggested to use but could be put in cap.
542135
C.J.-- I like that this exercise bike has both contact pads on the handle-bars, as well as the POLAR chest strap Heart Rate Monitor (HRM). When I am just hopping on the bike while watching a little TV, the contact pads work well just to double check my levels. When I am going for a real workout, the chest strap is the way to go. I have other POLAR HRM products, and I never do an official workout without one of them. This included chest strap works with my POLAR Fitness Trainer, and I have found POLAR chest straps work with many commercial treadmills at the gym. It really is critical to know your HR, as perceived workload is rarely accurate and highly dependent upon mood & environment. If I am going to take the time to workout, I want to know that I am using my time effectively, and not slacking. Other times, when I just want some movement while watching TV or listening to a Podcast, I use the contact pads. Regarding the fan...I get really hot fairly fast during a workout. I find this fan sufficient. I wouldn't want something bigger or stronger that close to my face. I also want enough silence to hear my TV/Podcast in peace, not a hurricane in the face. If I wanted a larger fan (hasn't happened yet), I can put a tower fan several feet away. I didn't notice the problem with the custom workouts, because I set up 2 that I wanted anyway, as soon as I got the bike. Maybe you could use "Guest User" to get to the pre-programmed workouts? Oh, and make sure you have a pad, or something similarly protective & easy to clean under the machine, as sweating is part of an 85% HR workout. I haven't noticed any movement or vibration that could mark my hardwood floors, but I wouldn't want to discover it through scratches or indentations after-the-fact. I hope you end up loving your bike as much as I do.
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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
1291054
It will absolutely work. You also have a chest strap that will monitor your heart constantly. This is a great product!
1322747
Only if u are setting it to keep track. You would have to also periodically check your pulse for a reading. This is strictly used for when you are exercising
234618
The base does not come with HRM. The Triathlon bundle adds Heart Rate; Mounting stuff for two bikes; CAD sensor for one bike; and funky wrist strap thing so you can move it from wrist to bike and back.
1700116
It will monitor resting heart rate.So long as the chest strap is properly positioned it will monitor your heart rate.
834766
No, it doesn't offer this feature - there's no way to get a printout or anything. That's a really cool idea, but I've never heard of a portable HRM that will do that.
2104794
Just went down to check my bike to refresh my memory. There is 1 sensor unit you install on your bike. It houses 2 sensors inside (1 for the magnet you put on your pedal for cadence, and 1 for the magnet you put on your back tire for speed). Then of course there is the heart rate band you put around your chest. Please let me know if you have any further questions. Thanks!
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yes as far as i know. i use the golf edition to monitor my heart rate with the optional chest strap. so whether you walk run use a stairstep machine then you should have no problem