hmr questions... please help!

caribeals

i have purchased a polar hmr (f4, women) i was wondering... can you wear it all day and find the total calories burned even though you are not necessarily exercising? anyone have any other tips, pointers, suggestions for me? i am really hoping this helps me boost over my plateau!

T_R_A_V

Good question. I thought about doing that to mine as well, but I was worried about the battery life maybe working harder since more things are running besides just time

acakeforawife

An MFP user named Azdak wrote a great primer about HRMs, including why they aren't very accurate to wear around all day:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Azdak/view/the-real-facts-about-hrms-and-calories-what-you-need-to-know-before-purchasing-an-hrm-or-using-one-21472

StarryEyedGirl

great info.