can you use this during a spin class? Thanks for all the answers I was wondering because I bought a inexpensive one and it only measure if your moving your arms. LOL and before I invest I wanted some feedback. Thanks all! can you use this during a spin class? Thanks for all the answers I was wondering because I bought a inexpensive one and it only measure if your moving your arms. LOL and before I invest I wanted... » Read More can you use this during a spin class? Thanks for all the answers I was wondering because I bought a inexpensive one and it only measure if your moving your arms. LOL and before I invest I wanted some feedback. Thanks all! « Show Less
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Yes. The strap around your mid-section is barely noticeable which measures your heart rate. The watch itself is about that same size as any other sport watch.
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Absolutely. You don't have to move arms to measure your heart rate. I had was with a transmitter - it wasn't functioning right & I sent it back.
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I bought this watch because I'm a runner and I soon twice weekly. Since using it I am able to monitor my HR and stay within my fat burning zone to maximize my workouts. I find this watch to be efficient and easy to use as well as one of the best exercise aides for a really good price
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Yes! It measures your heart rate doing various activities. There is a strap that you wear under your clothes that sends a signal to your watch.
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Yes, my wife wears it while teaching spin & boot camp classes. She has even worn it while shoveling snow. The band is much smaller than the older heart rate monitor that she had. The watch is so lightweight that you forget you are wearing it.
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Yes you can. It will measure as long as you move. No need to move arms to get it going. It is awesome when it works & very addictive. I had an issue with transmitter. Polar tech support team is not intuitive when it comes to problem solving. After many back & forth, I finally figured out why it wasn't functioning right. Each time they were apologetic but nonetheless annoying. At the end they sent me 2 straps& a transmitter.
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No, will not track as it works off of the swing of your arm movement. We were at Meyers this afternoon and it did not record hardly any of my steps. Figured out it was because I was holding onto the grocery cart and my arm was not moving. After I figured this out I controlled the cart with my right hand and allowed my left hand to swing free. It then started to record steps again. Possibly you could wear it on your ankle to record the equivalent number of steps. I haven't tried this but doubt it would be accurate.
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Your arms and legs 'motorize' the Magne Trainer. Really enjoy mine! I saw and felt results the first week.....Good luck.
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I don't use RPM. I use one of 3 different DVDs by Cathe Friedrich where your workout is based on level of perceived exertion. I also use a heart rate monitor on my wrist to track calories burned and whether I'm in my target heart rate range or not. Personally, I could not be happier with this bike, but then again, I've never owned a spinning bike before. I feel like I get an awesome workout and also feel like this bike was a good deal for the price I paid. Hope you find what you're looking for.
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What everyone else has said is true. Your Ipad will be supported, but it will block the controls that show you your progress. For me, that is not an issue as I don't always like to know how much more time is left in my workout! Besides, at the end of your workout, you will get a "progress report" of how total time, distance, average HR and average RPM's during your exercise session.
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This scale does need you to be still for a moment, but it responds quickly. If you are moving, you do shift the weight that is shown on the display. It can give you a couple of different weights if you move too much.
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I llllllove my xiser!!! You can control your speed. You can increase the tension to go slower. I even dance on mine! You can really do anything you want with this little gem. I need to make a video of how I use it because I don't just sprint. When I have a back flare up I do go slow, but I also use it to do HIIT one minute fast one minute slow and I use the loosest tension for that. I work my arms continually and I do use hand weights!
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Mine didnt work at all , i didn't check it when i got it. I could almost hold it from spining with my hands
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Is there anyone here that has owned this for a while? I am really liking the good reviews and the price BUT I'd like to know if it can last at least a year. I'd also like to know if it's good for your arms. I have read a few people saying there is limited motion. I don't mind that at all but I'd just like to make sure it can at least help to tone the arms up.
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When you first wind it up you can rotate it a full rotation, maybe two, against the spring. When you release it that should make it start spinning nice and fast. What I tell people to do is hold it so the spinner is facing down, and imagine there is a laser pointing straight down from the bottom. Without moving your arm, only your wrist, start slowly drawing circles on the floor with the imaginary laser pointer. You will feel resistance against that motion. Push against that resistance as you rotate your wrist and rotate faster and you will be able to speed up the gyro and get the forearm workout you are looking for.
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Ha! I would say it very well could be used as an arm exercise if you need to work on motion post-surgery. It absolutely should not be used if the purpose is for strength training of any kind. This has a very fluid motion.
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I just noticed that when I do a Leslie Sansone aerobic 3 mile video it only tracks 1.7 miles. I am busy moving the whole 45 minutes so I am under the assumption that side steps or a side to side movement or a high knee march must not be counted. I just about lost it yesterday I had it on my shoe and when I looked down I only had the clip. Enjoy your dancing, your having fun and moving which is the point.
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You can move your arms all you want if you do not hold onto the arm rest on top. Can even lean on it while going "hard core" on the stepper. Mine doesn't wobble side to side. Folds up semi-easily. Weighs roughly 35 pounds but, in awkward distribution. I actually don't keep mine folded up - keep it off to the side in my bedroom next to a dresser. Does not take up much space. I have quick weights and other exercise pieces underneath it on a pad. Easy to pick up and move where I want it to go. I usually have it facing the dresser, put my kindle on top of the dresser and watch Netflix while working out. You can move your arms all you want if you do not hold onto the arm rest on top. Can even lean on it while going "hard core" on the stepper. Mine doesn't wobble side to side. Folds up semi-easily. Weighs roughly 35 pounds but, in awkward distribution. I actually don't keep mine folded up - keep it off to the side in my bedroom next to a dresser. Does not take up much space. I have quick weights and other exercise pieces underneath it on a pad. Easy to pick up and move where I want it to go. I usually have it facing the dresser, put my kindle on top of the dresser and watch Netflix... » Read More You can move your arms all you want if you do not hold onto the arm rest on top. Can even lean on it while going "hard core" on the stepper. Mine doesn't wobble side to side. Folds up semi-easily. Weighs roughly 35 pounds but, in awkward distribution. I actually don't keep mine folded up - keep it off to the side in my bedroom next to a dresser. Does not take up much space. I have quick weights and other exercise pieces underneath it on a pad. Easy to pick up and move where I want it to go. I usually have it facing the dresser, put my kindle on top of the dresser and watch Netflix while working out. « Show Less
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First of all it is easier to use than a arm monitor. I never could get the arm monitor adjusted correctly on my upper arm. Also it is known, you BP is not always the same in both arms. Wrist Blood one says to put on right wrist, based on the readings and if you didn't put it on right, you will definitely get a weird reading or it won't take at all, it will say there is an error. Also you should take BP reading right after you have eaten or drank something cold, suppose to wait at least 1/2? or 1 hour? before taking BP reading. All my readings seem to be about what the Dr. had recorded in his office, so I figured I was doing it right.
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I have not, but I think you may be disappointed with your results. My experiences continues to be that this devices is most accurate and reliable when your forearm is held in a position that keeps it parallel to the ground as when you are running or fast walking. When the forearm is held in another position its performance is highly suspect. I was sent a firmware upgrade in May of this year that helped a little but it still isn't ready for prime time in my opinion.
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Yes, it is definitely an affordable spin. I have mine for a year-and I believe I like it as well as the ones I use in the gym. Go for it!!
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I used mine more in the spring and shared with a friend who never has golfed before, to build the muscle memory needed in golf. This club totally helps build your swing tempo and helps line up your hands for a proper grip. You could use it in your back yard, to get your swing rhythm up to "par" before actually going to the range or course. I have also brought mine to the range for a some pre swing warmups. You could use a couple of golf clubs to get the same warm up effect, but would still recommend this club if you are looking to build up your swing tempo and swing muscle memory. good luck. I used mine more in the spring and shared with a friend who never has golfed before, to build the muscle memory needed in golf. This club totally helps build your swing tempo and helps line up your hands for a proper grip. You could use it in your back yard, to get your swing rhythm up to "par" before actually going to the range or course. I have also brought mine to the range for a some pre swing warmups. You could use a couple of golf clubs to get the same warm up effect, but would still recommend this club if you are looking to build up your swing tempo and swing muscle memory.... » Read More I used mine more in the spring and shared with a friend who never has golfed before, to build the muscle memory needed in golf. This club totally helps build your swing tempo and helps line up your hands for a proper grip. You could use it in your back yard, to get your swing rhythm up to "par" before actually going to the range or course. I have also brought mine to the range for a some pre swing warmups. You could use a couple of golf clubs to get the same warm up effect, but would still recommend this club if you are looking to build up your swing tempo and swing muscle memory. good luck. « Show Less