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MOMOFTWO29
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Heart Rate Monitor. I have been riding my stationary bike since I got it and trusting that the monitor that is on the bike is correct, well I ordered a polar 6 heart rate monitor and I went yesterday and picked it up, well today I decided to use it while I rode the bike and see how accurate the bike monitor was, good thing I did wear it, I am so mad:explode: , because according to the polar 6, I burned 322 calories and according to the bike I burned 552 calories, well I have been trusting the monitor on the bike and eating the exercise calories back, so I have been eating way too many calories:explode: , I am glad that I found out now. Sorry I had to vent.
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Heart Rate Monitor. I have been riding my stationary bike since I got it and trusting that the monitor that is on the bike is correct, well I ordered a polar 6 heart rate monitor and I went yesterday and picked it up, well today I decided to use it while I rode the bike and see how accurate the bike monitor was, good thing I did wear it, I am so mad:explode: , because according to the polar 6, I burned 322 calories and according to the bike I burned 552 calories, well I have been trusting the monitor on the bike and eating the exercise calories back, so I have been eating way too many calories:explode: , I am glad that I found out now. Sorry I had to vent.0
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Wow! :noway: That is a huge difference! I need one of those. They are expensive though, right?0
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I love my HRM! It keeps me moving when I am out and about. I usually look at it and think, "Oh, I can go to 500 when I'm beat at 460. I love it!0
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But even eating all those calories, look at the weight you've lost, in just 3 months, since December, right? Averaging 8 to 10 lbs a month is great, I wouldn't change a thing!0
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If you look around, you can find a good deal. I think I saw that Lauryn posted today about buy.com having a sale on the Reebok one. I'll see if I can find the link.0
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Can you use them in the water?0
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Wow! :noway: That is a huge difference! I need one of those. They are expensive though, right?
I got mine for a $116.000 -
Can you use them in the water?
I have a timex with chest strap that is "water resistant", but the book said it wouldn't register in the water. However, I've worn it a couple of times while swimming and a couple of times during water aerobics and it seems to work just fine. I don't wear it every time, just once every month or so, because I notice as I am getting healthier and more fit, my calories burned go down... Just like to have a relatively close count of what I'm burning periodically.0 -
I love my HRM! It keeps me moving when I am out and about. I usually look at it and think, "Oh, I can go to 500 when I'm beat at 460. I love it!
congrats on your weight loss. You are doing great. I love my HRM too.0 -
But even eating all those calories, look at the weight you've lost, in just 3 months, since December, right? Averaging 8 to 10 lbs a month is great, I wouldn't change a thing!
Yes, I don't know how though. Thanks for the compliment0 -
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does it take into account how much you weigh as well to calculate your calories burned?0
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does it take into account how much you weigh as well to calculate your calories burned?
I know the Polar F4 & F6 take into account your age, weight & sex to figure out the cals burned. Not sure about the Reebok.0 -
This is what worries me. I don't have one...Hmmmmmm a wedding or birthday present perhaps? :smokin:0
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I found this information on it, if you check below regarding features it has a personal profile which there I'm assuming you can enter your weight, etc.
The Reebok Precision Trainer XT Heart Rate Monitor provides fast, easy and accurate continuous heart rate monitoring. Its user menu mode automatically generates your fitness index and calculates your calorie count and the fat youve burned. A bike mount is included for spinners and cyclists. 1 Year Warranty from Reebok. Includes: Watch, Heart Rate Transmitter Belt, Bike Mounting Bracket, (2) CR2032 lithium batteries (already installed -- one in the watch and another in the heart rate transmitter belt), User Manual, and Warranty Documentation.
Features
Chest Belt included for continuous heart rate
Time/Date (12 or 24 hr.), Alarm, Chronograph, Timer
Calorie Counter, Personal Profile, Memory
% of Max Heart Rate, Hi/Low Alarms
Bike Mount Included / Water Resistant to 30 meters0 -
This is what worries me. I don't have one...Hmmmmmm a wedding or birthday present perhaps? :smokin:
Add it to the registry! :laugh:0 -
This is what worries me. I don't have one...Hmmmmmm a wedding or birthday present perhaps? :smokin:
Add it to the registry! :laugh:
yeah, now there is you a great idea:laugh:0 -
I love my HRM! It keeps me moving when I am out and about. I usually look at it and think, "Oh, I can go to 500 when I'm beat at 460. I love it!
congrats on your weight loss. You are doing great. I love my HRM too.
Thanks!!! I think without my HRM I wouldn't have kept going for so long. It was my only running pal when others gave out after only a few weeks. LOL VARRRRROOOOM!0 -
This is what worries me. I don't have one...Hmmmmmm a wedding or birthday present perhaps? :smokin:
I'm almost afraid to admit this...But I will...I'd give up going out to eat and pedicures for mine! And sometimes the only thing perdy in my life are my feet. LOL It has been worth every dime. I bought mine at Target...it's a Sportline.0 -
I love my HRM! It keeps me moving when I am out and about. I usually look at it and think, "Oh, I can go to 500 when I'm beat at 460. I love it!
congrats on your weight loss. You are doing great. I love my HRM too.
Thanks!!! I think without my HRM I wouldn't have kept going for so long. It was my only running pal when others gave out after only a few weeks. LOL VARRRRROOOOM!
you are very welcome.0 -
bump, I want others to see this also, whether you get a polar 6 or another kind of heart rate monitor with a chest strap, it is a good thing to have.0
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The reebox has been a great one for me! I had an awesome thing happen the other day with it. I had set my weight when I first got it and then realized I hadn't changed it for a couple of weeks and I had to lower the weight by 10 pounds!
Laura I had the same exact issue. The bike told me about two hundred calories too many. It was very disheartening at first but then it made me more determinted!0 -
I got my Reebok HRM about a week ago... changed my work outs forever!
1. I was working so hard before that I couldn't work out long time
2. I enjoy working out longer and love hitting that 40 minute 2nd wind!
3. When I finally am ready to get off the treadmill, love dancing around for a while.
BUT I HAVE A PROBLEM. Reebok owners- I don't want the sound alarm for when I am below the HR range- I have looked in the book, how do I shut it up! I want to wear it all day!0 -
Can you use them in the water?
Hey jdelisle:happy:
I have a number of friends at my gym that use them in the water for both lap swimming and water cardio... they've not had any issues, but they would need to be ones that say you can use them in the water.
Good luck:drinker:
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