I have an HRM confession

Chiny

I'm pretty new to this site and in a couple of threads I've bragged about the Sportline Solo 910 Women's HRM. It was (notice was) my first ever HRM and I REALLY wanted one that did not require a chest strap. :grumble: I used the watch for 4 days through various different exercises including walking, jogging & P90X. Sometimes it took several tries before it would read my heart rate. As some people on here mentioned, the calories burned were double the amount that was suggested on this site. I always wondered how the watch could read my calories accurately if it doesn't even know my weight. It only asked for gender & age.

Long story short I returned it to Sports Authority, bought a Polar F4 (as most have recommended on here) and paid the $30 difference. I haven't opened it up yet but will give some feedback for those who are thinking about getting one.

I just wanted to put this information out there in case someone is thinking about the Sportline no chest strap HRM's. Please do not get it.

Chiny

I'm pretty new to this site and in a couple of threads I've bragged about the Sportline Solo 910 Women's HRM. It was (notice was) my first ever HRM and I REALLY wanted one that did not require a chest strap. :grumble: I used the watch for 4 days through various different exercises including walking, jogging & P90X. Sometimes it took several tries before it would read my heart rate. As some people on here mentioned, the calories burned were double the amount that was suggested on this site. I always wondered how the watch could read my calories accurately if it doesn't even know my weight. It only asked for gender & age.

Long story short I returned it to Sports Authority, bought a Polar F4 (as most have recommended on here) and paid the $30 difference. I haven't opened it up yet but will give some feedback for those who are thinking about getting one.

I just wanted to put this information out there in case someone is thinking about the Sportline no chest strap HRM's. Please do not get it.

pixiestick

The polar F series is an amazing line of HRMs. Congrats on the purchase and you will be thrilled.

LisaZaugg1976

congrats on the polar purchase I bought mine few months ago and I love mine!!!

Chiny

Just took it out of the package, I was surprised at how SUPER easy it was to set up. It's also much lighter than the previous one. So far so good.

Now when I go boxing I'm thinking the watch is going to be uncomfortable under my boxing gloves. I was thinking about putting it on my shoe or ankle but the manual says it should be within 3 feet and I'm worried it won't pick up accurate readings. Then I thought I could but it on my upper arm and that should be VERY close to the strap.

Any other suggestions or does that sound OK?