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Question re: Polar HRM

mandy_lee86
mandy_lee86 Posts: 103 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I purchased and received today a new Polar FT4. From what I can tell, the Polar is mainly for when exercising. But, you can keep it on 24/7 also. I was wondering if I can log the calories it is showing my burning just from moving around inside my house doing random things? Or, is that part of what MFP already deducts?

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  • japruzze
    japruzze Posts: 453 Member
    MFP accommodates for regular activity when you set your activity level. If you want to see what a regular day burn is wear it for the day. I've been thinking of trying it out of curiosity.
  • lrd2010
    lrd2010 Posts: 161 Member
    The polar FT4 only really works when you get your heart rate up to the specified target zone. It uses a mathematical equation using the data that you put into it to work out your calories. It's not really clever enough to give you an accurate reading at rest.

    If you want to know how much you burn normally you need a bodybugg or one of those kinds of devices that monitors more than just heart rate.
  • HoosierMomma1
    HoosierMomma1 Posts: 76 Member
    I have a fit it that I wear day and night that tracks steps, stairs climbed, calories burned and sleep. I love my fitbit, I just wish it tracked heart rate
  • mandy_lee86
    mandy_lee86 Posts: 103 Member
    I love the Polar so far. I am thinking about also getting a fitbit to track miles, etc.
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