HRM Question

kbooth

I just ordered a HRM. I have never used one before, so I was wondering how you know when you are in your "zone"? Is there anything I should know before using it?

Thanks!!!

Miss_Chievous_wechange

I don't know what kind you purchased, but I have a Polar F6 and it tells me if I'm in my zone or if I need to increase or decrease my heart rate.

JMun

Once you get it you'll have to input your age/weight/height and it should figure out your zone for you automatically. Mine beeps/flashes when I'm too high or too low.

I have a polar F4

I can't work out without it now

TIP: when you're done using it store the band & the watch separately. Apparently if you store them too close together they keep trying to transmit and it uses the batteries up faster. My hubby learned that the hard way.

SaraTN

Here is a website with a calculator to determine your zone and an article explaining it.

http://www.marathonguide.com/fitnesscalcs/HeartRate2calc.cfm

kbooth

I got this one off of ebay for a few bucks: Sport Line Duo Dual-Use Dual Heart Rate Monitor 1010.

Probably not the best one on the market, but it will work until I can afford a better one. Thanks for the tips! I can't wait to get it and try it out!

mymelody_78

Once you get it you'll have to input your age/weight/height and it should figure out your zone for you automatically. Mine beeps/flashes when I'm too high or too low.

I have a polar F4

I can't work out without it now

TIP: when you're done using it store the band & the watch separately. Apparently if you store them too close together they keep trying to transmit and it uses the batteries up faster. My hubby learned that the hard way.

Great tip! I have that one and haven't had the problem yet but I will do that.

aweigh2go

I thought I was the only one who couldn't work out without their HRM!!! How do you get the sweaty smell out of it without damaging the transmitters though?

JMun

I thought I was the only one who couldn't work out without their HRM!!! How do you get the sweaty smell out of it without damaging the transmitters though?

OMG! I totally don't recommend this but..

I accidentally machine washed & tumble dried my HRM strap and it still works! I nearly burst into tears when I pulled it out of the dryer and realized what I'd done. :blushing:

Lyn_Matthews

Once you get it you'll have to input your age/weight/height and it should figure out your zone for you automatically. Mine beeps/flashes when I'm too high or too low.

I have a polar F4

I can't work out without it now

TIP: when you're done using it store the band & the watch separately. Apparently if you store them too close together they keep trying to transmit and it uses the batteries up faster. My hubby learned that the hard way.

Thanks for the tip. I had no idea. I've had mine for 2 years and haven't had a battery issue but maybe that's cuz my baby likes to carry the watch around the house LOL