I want something that can read my heart rate and calories burned during lifting days. Does this product only work while running?
1359733
Works great. I had to get a replacement the first one I received didn't work. I use it weekly now.
1359734
Yes I think it only work on running because the GPS tracks ur movement and calculates the amount of calories used for that distance, speed, and time.
1359735
I bought this last year. And it has worked great for me. It will keep track of your daily activitys. I used it when I first was starting to lose weight to see how much calories I burn in a day. Lost 92 pounds in 90 days on top of doing Herbalife. It works great. All though my phone would pause once in a while. But over all it did a great job!
300593
I don't think this device is intended to be used during active exercise. It clamps gently on a fingertip and will give you pulse rate and oxygen level readings. There may be artifacts while you're moving and can easily be dislodged from the fingertip. You can use it intermittently when you pause or step off the treadmill. Comes with a cord to hang it around your neck for easy access.
1736544
I've used this watch for all different types of work outs. Anything from running outside, sprints on the treadmill, weight training, and crossfit style workouts. Overall I think the heart rate given is pretty accurate. As far as calories burned, I can't imagine it beig 100% correct but either way I'm sure it's a good estimate and always pushes me to work harder. It tracks your workouts and has some other features I haven't even used yet but for what I need I think it works great!
130438
Yes, unless you never move your arms...! The unit strongly picks up arm movement, maybe even above foot movement. It would be useful to pause and check heart rate. That allow unit to figure calorie burn through the day, and particularly during activity.
1820290
Short answer: yes.Long answer: when you begin your work out, you hit a start/stop button. This starts a timer and begins keeping track of the various other things: calories, avg hr, etc. If you don't start the timer, you don't get those things tracked.It also has a lap button, to help with tracking pace, if you're a runner, swimmer or cyclist. I don't use that feature myself, so can't speak to it.
1820289
Short answer: yes. Long answer: when you begin your work out, you hit a start/stop button. This starts a timer and begins keeping track of the various other things: calories, avg hr, etc. If you don't start the timer, you don't get those things tracked. It also has a lap button, to help with tracking pace, if you're a runner, swimmer or cyclist. I don't use that feature myself, so can't speak to it.
48501
The 305 doesn't calculate calorie consumption based on heart rate. It used distance traveled, weight and age in a similar way that a treadmill does. You can run inside on a treadmill using the footpod accessory, which calculates distance without the use of the GPS. (similar to the Nike product). The footpod works very well and will give you your desired results. This is clearly stated on the Garmin site within the features of the product.
1876588
Yes. Heart Rate will work with Weightlifting. Its a good measure of effort.
2227572
To my knowledge this sensor only works with the Timex brand devices. My husband uses it with his Ironman watch. It does work with gym equipment as far as calculating your heart rate & calories, etc.
1173374
No in that it only displays info as it changes and is not recorded. I use it with my True treadmill to monitor my heart rate and allows treadmill to maintain desired heart rate during workout.
422652
When combined with the app MyFitnessPal. Then it will give you the calories burned. But it really doesn't know if your running or just moving your arm fast. It does a great job of tracking steps and movement during the day and sleep. But you have to tell it if your working out.
1700112
Yes as a matter of fact sometimes after exercising I wind up leaving it on for a while just to measure my resting heart rate. It works fine
1482704
It calculates calories based primarily on weight and distance (with an age adjustment, I believe). It uses relatively simple formulas just like a treadmill. That's fine for running and walking. It's not going to do much for you in most other workouts.
1388435
You have to wear the chest strap for it to indicate your heart rate. I do not think this device would register calorie burn.
1524187
The device works well with the C25K application. It records your heartbeat and the software will warn you if you are out of your target heart range either high or low. The results of your run are displayed on a graph showing your heart rate, pace, and distance. It helped me improve my workouts. I purchased this unit because it was on the recommended list from the C25K developers. You need to make sure it is charged up before use since there is no battery level gauge and unplug it from the chest strap after use so it doesn't discharge. Hope this helps.
1876589
In my understanding the watch is sensing my hand moving and assuming that i am walking if my hand has a wavy or rhythmic motion. So I'd think it will sense your lifting weights also as walking. Also hence the calories credited will not be corrected. ButI think their customer support can answer this best.
880201
Cheryl, Have you to sync the heart rate monitor to your fitness device. Once sync'd it will work and display hr