HRM's transmitting to gym equipment

Goldenwoof
Goldenwoof Posts: 535 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hiya MFPers,

I currently have a Pro-Form HRM, and it transmits info to the equipment (ellipticals, treadmills) at the gym to show my current heart rate. Is it safe to assume that ALL HRMs do the same thing? I may be getting a new HRM, and was hoping it would do the same thing.

If anyone's curious, I'm considering a Polar FT60, and a friend is trying to talk me into a Garmin.

Thanks!

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  • echandle12
    echandle12 Posts: 82
    I just got a new Polar and it also transmits to all machines, so did my old Polar.
  • tageekly
    tageekly Posts: 3,755 Member
    Not ALL of them do, but most with the chest strap do. I have a Polar FT7 and it does.
  • kamoira23
    kamoira23 Posts: 193
    My polar FT4 does. I think it depends on the equipment too, but if it transmits with what you have now, it probably will with the polar.
  • MissingMinnesota
    MissingMinnesota Posts: 7,486 Member
    It depends on the equipment and and the HRM. My polar does but the machines also state they are polar compatable.
  • deewildwoman
    deewildwoman Posts: 120 Member
    I have a Polar FT7 and a treadmill by Smoot Fitness and it transmits great.
  • Elleinnz
    Elleinnz Posts: 1,661 Member
    Most equipment I have seen is Polar compatible.....my Suunto transmits too...
  • sixpacking
    sixpacking Posts: 148 Member
    All Polars do with chest strap...most machines say so right on top.
  • leftymae5454
    leftymae5454 Posts: 41
    Just ordered me one yesterday can't wait to use it
  • Azdak
    Azdak Posts: 8,281 Member
    Gym cardio pieces have Polar receivers inserted into their consoles. A lot of different chest strap brands work with the Polar receiver as well.

    To my knowledge, Garmin chest straps DO NOT work with Polar receivers, so buyer beware.
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