Newbie to my HRM, quick question..

WolfieCougar

Hi!

I just purchased a Polar F4 this weekend with the chest strap. I just have a quick question. I take a morning walk that is about 2 miles. I could never figure out what speed I was walking in order to pick the correct MFP exercise under cardiovascular. It would be either 3.5 or 4mph. Even if it was 4mph, the calorie counter would say I burned about 199 calories. My hrm told told me that I burned 324! I'm very excited that's it's higher than I thought but I just wanted to check with ppl who have one. A lot of times I read it turns out to be lower than you think.

I'm 22, 5'4, 176.

Thanks
Allie

erxkeel

Polar FT4 way to go great choice! if you entered the correct infomation on setup then its correct! way to go great burn!

Keep after it!

WolfieCougar

Thanks! I know! I'm very excited about it. I've heard such great things about it on the board.

UnderConstructionJ

Very good question...I just purchased me the weekend as well...it should arrive this evening and I'm very excited to try my new toy. I've heard a lot of positive things about it...and would like to know if the monitor is slightly off.

Good luck on your journey.

J