Do you need any cream or anything to put on under the heart rate monitor or can it rest directly against your skin?
148076
some water to make it moist and sometimes it can work just fine with out even water. no need for anything else go with the one that has a watch , this one is useless, no apps no watch
1712216
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.
2147375
Hello Mr. Pinto. No, the monitor wiill not work without the chest strap. The chest strap has to be fitted farily tightly around your chest and the strap and the electrode should also be moistened. This improves the performance of the monitor. Also, the strap and electrode should be cleaned as per the supplied instructions and stored separately after use. Hope this answers your question. Good luck.
1506768
No. No strap. You exercise, then put your finger on pad to get heart rate. Technically... you don't even need to wear it.
525935
It is not necessary, just if you have a more detailed information. But the heart rate monitor can be a big deal if you want to train with heart zones, I started to use it in my runs and it is wonderful to control yourself with your heart.
1876212
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.
1579040
The watch comes with a sensor and chest strap to monitor your heart rate, but you can choose to not wear the sensor and use it as a watch only if you wish. Cory is right; although the heart rate is accurately recorded, the calories burned is not. Don't rely on it for that.
1492527
Yes, you do have to have the chest band on or else it has no way to measure your heart rate.
63312
Yes you have to wear the strap around your chest to get a heart rate reading on the watch
1501905
Yes. It comes with a chest strap. Make sure you order it including the strap. Some of the sellers have a without strap option, but you NEED the strap for heart rate.
2085861
The manual that it came with was pretty basic, but no mention of heart rate monitor, and I checked and did not see this feature in the settings. No App market support. Said to be waterproof by manufacturer in ad, but upon receiving, indicates that it is not waterproof, and to not allow exposure to moisture.
852442
The chest strap is required to receive a heart rate. If it doesn't connect initially, try getting the chest strap sensors wet, then putting it on and holding the watch to the chest strap after it is on your chest. I haven't used it as a watch but I would assume.
1634060
My resting pulse if 56 and I have had no problems. Be sure that it is fastened snugly and that you do not have any lotion on. It does not work well if you are doing an activity where you will be flexing your wrist a lot (like yoga and weight lifting). Works well for running, cycling, etc.
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.
1770845
You need to use the heat rate strap it comes with then go to the heart rate settings in the band.
1639036
Make sure the protective coverings have been removed. I wipe mine down with alcohol prep pads. A light grip gives the best accuracy is what I have found. I wear a heart monitor most of the time when working out and it is within 5-7 bpm on the high side in comparrison. I hope this helps. This is the best investment of health equipment I have ever bought. I did add 1" pedal extentions to bring my legs away from the center console which worked out great as well.
330761
Yes, you can wear it while exercising but it may not be very comfortable after a half hour or more and you will want to be careful that it stays in place and doesn't go flying off since it is not designed for such. It takes constant readings -- showing your heart rate as well as your oxygen/blood saturation level.