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Heart rate monitor help!

oXGetFitBabeXo
oXGetFitBabeXo Posts: 341 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I used to have a polar F4 and it always said I burnt more calories than what the gym equipment would say and now with the Polar ft7 it's saying I'm burning less than what the elliptical is saying now I'm confused.. Anyone ever run into this?

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  • IsaackGMOON
    IsaackGMOON Posts: 3,358 Member
    edited June 2015
    Are they using the same sort of bands for the chest?
  • oXGetFitBabeXo
    oXGetFitBabeXo Posts: 341 Member
    Yes same brand newer Model
  • yarwell
    yarwell Posts: 10,477 Member
    Same inputs for weigh height age etc.
  • oXGetFitBabeXo
    oXGetFitBabeXo Posts: 341 Member
    Yes, I'll double check the monitor to make sure but I believe so yes.
  • oXGetFitBabeXo
    oXGetFitBabeXo Posts: 341 Member
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  • oXGetFitBabeXo
    oXGetFitBabeXo Posts: 341 Member
    I don't get it
  • geministyle
    geministyle Posts: 30 Member
    I notice inconsistency between my Jawbone, my Garmin (with the actual heart rate monitor strap), MyFitnessPal, and machines.

    For consistency purposes, I've decided to go with the calorie burns from my Garmin, since that strap is right up next to my heart. I figure it is likely the most accurate.
  • BWBTrish
    BWBTrish Posts: 2,817 Member
    I have a FT7 and it is about 20% off with my lab tests. (VO2 max test)
    Every time.

    But in a way it doesn't matter isn't it just stick to the machine or your watch. I even do it differently
    I have to burn minimum of 1500 calories a week. So even when it is off it will be always off. But i keep up the min. 1500 calories a week.
    simpler for me. And i get fitter and fitter by keeping the 1500 calories up lol

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