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.
423315
You have to get the external strap (straps next to your heart). I've found watches that pair with this rather than having an internal heart monitor are more accurate in terms of heart rate, though. (Been using my Garmin 610 for about a year. Still have no complaints at all.)
2060992
Yeah. You have to wear the chest strap to get heart rate and caloric burn, but that doesn't bother me.
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).
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.
1645537
I wish I had the answer, but I had my son set it up and change the time for me when necessary. I never had to change the battery before I lost and still not sure how and when as it hardly ever fell off and suddenly one day I saw it gone and it was nowhere to be found in my house so assume it happened when I was outside for a short while. I have not replaced it as I use an app, and did buy a heart rate monitor which I have never used as it came with a chest strap and I did not want one, and it is too much trouble to put on and complicated to use. I am still on the lookout for something simple and this one did just what I needed.
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!
606967
I don't think it does need a chest strap. I haven't used it yet but it is like a wrist watch that you wear around your wrist. I did at one time have a rowing machine that required a chest strap that would tell your puslse rate. Hope this helps a little.Lana
2010773
Do not worry ! It works very well. I use it every day during exercise, it perfectly comes with the chest strap heart rate.
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
1343759
Strap goes on your chest ( below sternum ) & watch on wrist. Strap gives data to watch, which in turn will record heart rate data. Watch will display heart rate , calories burnt etc.
106497
Yes you need the chest belt, as I understand it it is the belt the one that monitors your heart rate and the watch shows it. Hope it helps!
2009946
No it doesnt track heart rate however u can connect with a chest band bought from Nike store only...compatibility issues will be here fr some time...
1579038
It is a wristwatch, and it comes with a chest strap to monitor your heart rate. The chest strap wirelessly communicates with the watch, so your heart rate is displayed on the watch.
1840025
You'll need to wear the chest strap for the Vivo to read heart rate. It does save the data as you exercise and it is neat to see the graph of your work-out afterwards.
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
2067585
Chest strap for heart rate. Like others said the foot pod is useful if GPS isn't picking up (e.g. running on an indoor track) or you aren't actually moving (e.g. treadmill). I like having the foot pod to know my cadence (steps per minute) but certainly isn't necessary for distance.