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New to HRM !!!!

sondooby
sondooby Posts: 19 Member
edited January 16 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi there

I have recently purchased a HRM for more accuracy when logging exercise. I have just bought Josie Gibson's DVD and when doing 20 mins of Level 1 my HRM says that I burnt 271 cals - does that sound about right !!!! I have no idea !!!!!

What should I be aiming for when doing HIIT eg, min and max heart rate.

many Thanks

Sonia

Replies

  • now_or_never13
    now_or_never13 Posts: 1,575 Member
    What kind of HRM is it? Does it let you input your height, sex, age and weight? DOes it have a chest strap?
  • sondooby
    sondooby Posts: 19 Member
    Yeah it does ask for all those details and has a chest strap, instructions only show where to put in on a male diagram so not sure where best to sit it as my sports bra pushes it out the way!!!!!
  • yensidtoon
    yensidtoon Posts: 82 Member
    I am expecting my HRM to arrive today. I ordered Polar FT4 and can't wait to get it and see what my REAL heart rate is when I exercise.

    From what I know, the HRM should be the correct calories, so believe it when you see it.
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