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wjewell
wjewell Posts: 282 Member
edited January 17 in Health and Weight Loss
I just got the Polar FT7 and can not seem to get it to pick up my heart rate. I did everything according to the manual. Any advice?

Either:
A) I'm heartless
B) it's defective or
C) I just suck at reading user manuals.

I think the answer may be B.

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  • trud72
    trud72 Posts: 1,912 Member
    1. have you got it tight enough? and is it in the right place?
    2.have you wet the chest strap underneath on the plasticy part?
  • mindyjo74
    mindyjo74 Posts: 68 Member
    What is a good brand hrm? Currently looking to buy one just not sure what the differnece is between all of them and what to get?? Not sure if i can workout with a chest strap on though?? Any advice?
  • trud72
    trud72 Posts: 1,912 Member
    Polar 4 and upwards
  • mindyjo74
    mindyjo74 Posts: 68 Member
    Why that one?
  • RepsnSets
    RepsnSets Posts: 805 Member
    I love my PT7.

    It may be faulty but have you wet the strap? What does the screen say when you have pressed start?
  • ashlinmarie
    ashlinmarie Posts: 1,263 Member
    What is a good brand hrm? Currently looking to buy one just not sure what the differnece is between all of them and what to get?? Not sure if i can workout with a chest strap on though?? Any advice?

    Chest strap is the most accurate way to get your heart rate and get your calories. Just an FYI, I have the Polar FT4...it is fairly cheap and simple and I wore the chest strap for 5+ hours today (I think I put it on at 9AM, went for my walk, took it off for a shower and put it on because my husband and I were walking around all day so had it on again from 11:30ish and still wearing it now at 4:30PM and I kind of forgot that I had it on) so it is very comfortable. It isn't meant to be worn like a fit bit all the time...just during workouts but I've worn it all day at work for my bike to work and then home from work and never had issues.
  • mindyjo74
    mindyjo74 Posts: 68 Member
    What is a good brand hrm? Currently looking to buy one just not sure what the differnece is between all of them and what to get?? Not sure if i can workout with a chest strap on though?? Any advice?

    Chest strap is the most accurate way to get your heart rate and get your calories. Just an FYI, I have the Polar FT4...it is fairly cheap and simple and I wore the chest strap for 5+ hours today (I think I put it on at 9AM, went for my walk, took it off for a shower and put it on because my husband and I were walking around all day so had it on again from 11:30ish and still wearing it now at 4:30PM and I kind of forgot that I had it on) so it is very comfortable. It isn't meant to be worn like a fit bit all the time...just during workouts but I've worn it all day at work for my bike to work and then home from work and never had issues.




    Thanks for the info!!! The chest strap just seems like it could be uncomfortable...i will look into that one, thanks!
  • ejha77
    ejha77 Posts: 63
    I just got the Polar FT7 and can not seem to get it to pick up my heart rate. I did everything according to the manual. Any advice?

    Either:
    A) I'm heartless
    B) it's defective or
    C) I just suck at reading user manuals.

    I think the answer may be B.

    Are you getting a 00 reading, or no reading at all?

    Assuming you've checked the basics (unit is attached to chest strap, chest strap electrodes are wet enough, you've paired the unit with the watch etc.), check that your sports bra doesn't come down too far and cover the area where the chest strap needs to go. I had that problem with one kind of sports bra. Also, some fabrics (technical ones especially) can interfere with the signal. This is very rarely a problem but it can happen.
  • mrsedge75
    mrsedge75 Posts: 14 Member
    I have to wet the chest strap every time I use it.
  • jadams1650
    jadams1650 Posts: 139 Member
    I have to wet the chest strap every time I use it.

    ^^^ THIS ^^^
  • geerunz
    geerunz Posts: 163 Member
    I just bought the Polar FT40 :heart: :heart: :heart: I paid $109.00. A little more then I wanted to spend but thought it was a worth while investment.
  • wjewell
    wjewell Posts: 282 Member
    I did everything just as the manual said. It said over and over to check the device. Anyhow, long story short I took it back, returned it, got a new one and it worked perfectly. Also, this one looked "newer" than the other one.. It just looked more updated. It works fabulous. i love it so far..

    As to those who asked, I did a lot of research and it seemed that this one was what I was really looking for. It is the polar FT7. Just FYI, Best buy now price matches so if you go, have the AMAZON price pulled up on your phone or something and they'll match. This one was (I think) $120 or $150 at best buy and they let me have it for $70! : )

    What I REALLY wanted was a bodybugg, but I can't justify that price! :(
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