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Polar FT7 malfunction

JonathonMars
JonathonMars Posts: 358 Member
edited January 13 in Health and Weight Loss
I recently purchased a Polar FT7, and I have tried to use it twice, and both times I got WAY too high numbers for calories burned. Anyone have any tips on how to use this thing, or any idea what I'm doing wrong?

THANKS!

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  • HarlowS
    HarlowS Posts: 264 Member
    What is your heart rate reading?
    I had issues with my last two Polar F4s for spikes in hr (up to 218) and my cals burned were crazy high. I got Polar to send me a new strap that you don't wash (just wipe down). Hopefully that will help.

    I know it sounds silly to remind you, but be sure the chest strap is on properly and that you wet the mesh strips before each workout. Monitor your hr over the next few sessions to see if it is abnormal spikes in the hr. Polar will help you if you call...good luck!
  • Brad805
    Brad805 Posts: 289 Member
    Did you set the OWN number for you? If not, it is using averages that might not work for you.
  • RepsnSets
    RepsnSets Posts: 805 Member
    Make sure your settings are correct, weight, height etc

    Make sure the chest strap is on correctly also moisten the chest strap.

    Replace the battery

    Wash the strap after every five workouts to clean the prongs....

    ummmm, thats all I can think of right now
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