Does the heart rate monitor fit around your chest or on your wrist
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Chest. I don't even notice it's on. Works great with my iphone app "Map My Run" and several other apps I've tried. I also have the watch and other than taking a minute to "link" sometimes, it's been great.
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I love mine. I've had it about three weeks. I position it on my left wrist with the digital screen facing me and top of the screen up on my thumb end. Be sure the monitor is directly on your pulse and then wrap the Velcro band as tight around your wrist as possible. Sit straight in a chair, raise your wrist slightly above your heart and press the button to start the monitor. It will get tighter around your wrist and remain still. In the end, you'll have your blood pressure reading and your resting heart rate.
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The instruction books says the watch and the chest strap should be no more then 3 feet apart. I have placed the watch on the display in front of me on the treadmill and it was fine. Hope this helps you. Good LuckSam
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Only your heart rate. Remember the closure on the band is weak. I actually lost mine walking to work. Think twice if you are going to be very active with this unit.
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It will monitor resting heart rate.So long as the chest strap is properly positioned it will monitor your heart rate.
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I wear it around my chest. The electro probes underneath the monitor picks up your heart rate, so I don't think it would calibrate with an arm pulse.
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Hi, regarding the difference I'm not sure but maybe in the main page of polar you can find the differences, sometimes it's just accessories compatibility. http://www.polar.com/uk-en. and for your second question, you need to wear the chest strap because it has the computer that sends the heart rate info to your watch, otherwise the watch wouldn't be able to retrieve the data.
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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 on the chest strap and one can only assume yes on the watch. I did not pay attention to the watch, but the spot on the chest strap is obvious. It worked right at the box and you can shut off after you're done working out to preserve battery life.
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Hello Beth,For the model I have (Model: 8RS00) there is an additional heart rate strap which needs to be purchased/worn to monitor heart rate. I think there is another model which has it built into the watch, but I'm not sure which one. I've really enjoyed this watch and for my purposes, running, swimming and biking, it's awesome. Good upload onto my iPhone App and good reports for distances, speed, etc. Hope that helps!
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the heart rate monitor is on the backside of the screen against your wrist, no need to use a finger. the monitor is not always on, it can be turned on for individual readings, and it comes on when you turn on an activity mode like running.
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The heart rate monitor is attached to a strap that fits around your chest, right under your bra, and syncs with the Vivofit. I just wear it when I exercise. Although it bugged me a little when I first started wearing it, I usually forget I have it on now.
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I honestly don't know. I have never used it because it will not fit around my wrist.
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Yes, you have to use the chest strap to read your heart rate. It calculates everything (calories burned, etc.) from you heart rate.
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No. There is no chest strap with this heart rate monitor. You are required to touch two of your fingers on the contacts to get your heart rate.
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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.)
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I think so cause the piece that clips onto the chest strap measures your heart rate. That's what helps it read your calorie burn more accurate.