Heart Rate Monitor Watch question...

Panda86
Panda86 Posts: 873
edited September 21 in Fitness and Exercise
I have a question about those HR watches- How do you use them? They monitor your HR, I know that, but how do you translate that into how many calories you have burned? Just wondering because I would like have an accurate account of how many cals I am burning. Thanks, and I hope this isn't a stupid question... I am new to this.

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  • jrich1
    jrich1 Posts: 2,408 Member
    The HRM has a formula in it, you supply your age, weight, and a couple other numbers, mine has a chest strap to get an accurate HR and it calcs and shows you real time how much you are burning, you can get a decent one with a strap for $80-100,
  • Hermit4Hire
    Hermit4Hire Posts: 197
    How do you use them? Just put them on and they work. SOME monitors give you caloric burn, others do not, be sure to research the right one for you before you buy.
  • janetgardiner
    janetgardiner Posts: 32
    I have a polar ft7 and it does it for you. I wear if I know I need to to hours or ironing and it tells me how many calories I'm burnt. I can wear it swimming. You have to set it up when you first get it and make sure you change your weight each time you lose any. I love mine.
  • Scncartist
    Scncartist Posts: 173
    I've been secretly asking the same questions! You didn't ask a silly question! :-)
  • foxxybrown
    foxxybrown Posts: 838 Member
    Here's a calculator to estimate based on average bpm.

    http://www.triathlontrainingblog.com/calculators/calories-burned-calculator-based-on-average-heart-rate/
  • surlydave
    surlydave Posts: 512 Member
    There's a ton of posts on here about this, so if you search for HRM you will find some good links. But in general, I would recommend one with a chest strap (I too have a Polar FT7) for accuracy.
  • Azdak
    Azdak Posts: 8,281 Member
    Give this a read:

    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
  • Panda86
    Panda86 Posts: 873
    Thanks everyone! I will look into getting one!
  • nicolina823
    nicolina823 Posts: 450 Member
    I have a SportLine Duo 1025 w/Chest Strap. I'm obsessed. I dont like to stop unless I see 500+ calories burnt. It really keeps you motivated!
  • Panda86
    Panda86 Posts: 873
    The HRM has a formula in it, you supply your age, weight, and a couple other numbers, mine has a chest strap to get an accurate HR and it calcs and shows you real time how much you are burning, you can get a decent one with a strap for $80-100,

    What brand is yours? This one sounds like what I am looking for... and is it comfortable??
  • surlydave
    surlydave Posts: 512 Member
    The HRM has a formula in it, you supply your age, weight, and a couple other numbers, mine has a chest strap to get an accurate HR and it calcs and shows you real time how much you are burning, you can get a decent one with a strap for $80-100,

    What brand is yours? This one sounds like what I am looking for... and is it comfortable??

    Just FYI, the Polar FT7 and I think F6 also meeting this description.
  • jrich1
    jrich1 Posts: 2,408 Member
    The HRM has a formula in it, you supply your age, weight, and a couple other numbers, mine has a chest strap to get an accurate HR and it calcs and shows you real time how much you are burning, you can get a decent one with a strap for $80-100,

    What brand is yours? This one sounds like what I am looking for... and is it comfortable??

    Mine is a Polar Ft7, and yes when the strap is adjusted right, you know its there, but its not uncomfortable. My wife paid about $90 for it
  • missouri_rain
    missouri_rain Posts: 560 Member
    I also have a polar f7 and you realize the strap is there, very comfortable
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