HRM Question

NKF92879
NKF92879 Posts: 601 Member
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Does anyone know if I have to be wearing the wrist part of my HRM for it to work (yes, I have the chest strap)?
Thanks!
Nikki

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  • taem
    taem Posts: 495 Member
    BUMP

    I am getting mine today so I am also curious how to use it before reading instructions.
  • SarahLovesCheesecake
    SarahLovesCheesecake Posts: 520
    Or in the area so it can pick up the signal....ie on the treadmill or where ever, as long as its near...
  • tigerblue
    tigerblue Posts: 1,526 Member
    Yes, I believe you have to wear the wrist part. It is what receives, calculates, and stores the information.

    I currently have a "beautiful" tan line from wearing mine!!
  • Clew
    Clew Posts: 910 Member
    Or in the area so it can pick up the signal....ie on the treadmill or where ever, as long as its near...

    Ditto. The heart rate is picked up in the strap doohicky and transmitted to the watch for calculation ~ at least that's how mine is.
  • GooneyAngel
    GooneyAngel Posts: 90
    The exercise equipment I use at the gym always has more calories burned than my HRM. So, IU go by my HRM (chest strap and wrist watch). I would suggest to use them together. I feel that my HRM is more accurate than the gym equipment.
  • Mollydolly10
    Mollydolly10 Posts: 431 Member
    Generally the receiver (the watch) needs to be within 2-3 feet of the transmitter (chest strap) in order for the watch to get a reading (ie, in order for it to work). I wouldn't risk it losing the signal while on the treadmill or something by placing it on the treadmill. It's not uncomfortable on the wrist, just wear it loose :-)
  • NKF92879
    NKF92879 Posts: 601 Member
    I guess I'm worried about getting it wet. The user manual says it's "suitable for swimming and bathing" and I was wondering how durable it is in the water.
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