Is this watch HRM better for runners or also indoor cyclists you think? Can I use it for both activities?
1831535
I've used it for both activities, and it was pretty accurate. However, the battery life sucks....It died 2 months ago (I bought it in May 2014). Changed the battery, and it still doesn't work. But I have a Smart Health HRM without a chest strap (wrist only) and it had the EXACT same readings as the Polar.
1831536
Though heart rate response will be a little different for different modes of activity, a heart rate monitor is an important device for any kind of endurance activity.
403245
I did not find the HRM to be bulky. I found he Sigma to be a really terrific cyclometer. I previously used cateye. I think this is a much better piece.
1476035
You have to check the options on the one you pick, but this one apparently comes with it. If you have had other Forerunners, the heart rate monitor strap seems to work well with any of them. It is another reason I like the 310 - the heart rate monitor is usually pretty good. But there is one big thing I have found and that is that if you wear clothes that have static or some certain fabrics, it won't work well, so you have to figure out what clothes don't interfere with it.
760016
Strava app on iOS doesn't have indoor mode. You can use cyclemeter, which does have an indoor setting for trainers.
60760
Hey = so I found the fitbit a little more responsive during exercise. But the UP 24 will continue to update (just not as quite as real time). With running - depending on your speed the Up24 should recognize your your activity as running. I have to manually put in when I am hiking though.
234619
Base model gets you the watch. With HRM is a seperate option, and Triathlon bundle gets you the HRM plus the cycle mount (including the quick release I believe), and the GSC-10 speed/candence sensor.
834661
I can tell you this watch it is that I use for jogging and exercising and I was very good poeque measures steps, measures km when I run, measures calories burned and finally measures the pulse of the heart, by an additional guard week all these measurements to keep record please excuse me for my little command of the English language.
244288
On the treadmill it will only record Heartrate (in addition to time). This can either be done by manually going into the settings and turning the GPS OFF, or after a while of not finding GPS signal, the watch will ask you if you are indoors. Selecting YES at this point will turn off the GPS and allow you to workout indoors without getting incorrect GPS data.
1079768
Since I VERY rarely run inside, I've never bothered to use the footpod. For outside running, I've found that the watch alone is pretty accurate though.
492010
Sure. I've had female clients use the mens watch and vise versa. It's for fitness, so it shouldn't be a problem. The problem with this watch (sport line) is it can beeps sporadically and sometimes doesn't give accurate bpm. Anytime the watch gets wet; particularly from sweating, it'll just beep every 30 secs. I've purchased a bunch of these for my fitness clients and it has happened to everyone of them. So, be careful when purchasing. If that beep doesn't bother you, then go for it.
134377
It works great for my running requirements. I monitor my SPM (steps per minute) to ensure I am keeping a specific pace/cadence.
2275958
My husband has a Garmin watch that he loves for training purposes. You might be better off with one of those types of products. It uses GPS to track distance traveled and gives you your pace and other things. It works with software and you can see the map of your hike and other neat features. Of course, that will cost more, but might be more useful to you.
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The key is make sure the watch is tightly secure and above the wrist bone; you may have to wait 10-30 seconds before it starts reading your heart rate before you begin. the heart rate on my current watch has been great for running and cycling. As a matter of fact, I can use it to monitor my heart rate while swimming, so instead of using the "swim" mode activity, which does not monitor heart rate, I use the "treadmill" mode activity. BUT, with that said, I did have a model which I had to return because the heart rate monitor was defective, sweat causing it to stop or have wild readings. Sweat should not impact how it works--you are suppose to sweat when you run. The key is make sure the watch is tightly secure and above the wrist bone; you may have to wait 10-30 seconds before it starts reading your heart rate before you begin. the heart rate on my current watch has been great for running and cycling. As a matter of fact, I can use it to monitor my heart rate while swimming, so instead of using the "swim" mode activity, which does not monitor heart rate, I use the "treadmill" mode activity. BUT, with that said, I did have a model which I had to return because the heart rate monitor was defective, sweat causing it to... » Read More The key is make sure the watch is tightly secure and above the wrist bone; you may have to wait 10-30 seconds before it starts reading your heart rate before you begin. the heart rate on my current watch has been great for running and cycling. As a matter of fact, I can use it to monitor my heart rate while swimming, so instead of using the "swim" mode activity, which does not monitor heart rate, I use the "treadmill" mode activity. BUT, with that said, I did have a model which I had to return because the heart rate monitor was defective, sweat causing it to stop or have wild readings. Sweat should not impact how it works--you are suppose to sweat when you run. « Show Less
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The wahoo app is pretty amazing. It allows you to customize workouts and which sensors to use. For indoor treadmill use, I have the heartrate monitor, but turn off GPS. For something outside, I like to track where I run so will turn on heartrate and gps. You can set up each workout under a different profile, and customize which displays you'd like to see. I like the one that shows my optimal fat burn heart rate. Oh, I almost forgot you can also set each profile to alert you. I have mine to alert me when my heart rate enters optimal fat burning zone, and also when it leaves it.
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Agree with Sean. You would only be able to use the heart rate monitor functions of this watch. Polar sells a version of this watch with GPS accessory instead of foot pod but I have not heard good things about it. Polar's newer GPS devices are much more useful but not compatible with this watch. Only buy the foot pod if you plan on running only.
1985754
The watch has two stop watch / chromo functions for timing your workouts. I have been disappointed with the heart rate function
2195422
Yes if you buy the blue hr monitor you can monitor hr and calories burned ... You can also use almost any fitness app you have or want witch is a awesome plus . I just use the wahoo app it ended up being my fav app anyway ... I love this hr monitor I use it at the gym and when I road and mountain bike it is the greatest fitness tool I have ever bought . If you cycle the blue tooth cadence sensor is great too .