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It sounds like its a contact issue. If the transmitter does not have a good connection, it will start out higher and then come down once good contact is made. That typically happens once you start to sweat. That is why we recommend that people wet their transmitter strap at the two electrodes points before putting it on.…

Its hard to say exactly how long the battery in the watch will last. It also depends on how many functions you have on in the watch. Average is probably about 9-14 months, but it could be longer or shorter. It also depends on if the watch was off when you bought it. They all come in SLEEP mode to save the battery, but some…

You MUST take rest days. 65% of people working out in the gym are overtrained. And overtraining leads to chronic fatique syndrome, or constant plateaus in your fitness gains. The rest is what heals you and enables you to come back stronger and execute your workouts more effectively. And you cannot go by how you feel. Many…

Hi. First, I just wanted to let you know that I work for Polar. Make sure that you have a larger coin like a quarter. Push down and turn it. Sometimes they can be a bit stubborn. If you cannot get it open or it strips, it will be covered under warranty. So give it a good try.

The most important resting heart rate measurement you can take is in the morning before you get out of bed. Its an amazing tool for you to use to manage your health and exercise. Take it for 3-5 days in a row and get an average. You then have a great reference guide. An elevated hr in the morning can mean different things.…

Hi. First I need to tell you that I work for Polar heart rate monitors. But more importantly, I have been using a heart rate monitors for a lot longer than I have been working for Polar. But here are some of the reasons..... To reach your goals you have to work out at the right intensity every day. That means not too…

First make sure that on the treadmill you are putting the incline on 2%. That is what will simulate outdoors, and help you transition from the treadmill. Also remember, the treadmill is a built in pacing system for you. You just set it to what you usually do and run. When you move outside, you lose that pacing tool. Here…

2% is definitely the incline needed on the treadmill to mimic an outside run.

Cardio helps you burn calories, which is obviously a key to losing weight. Adding strength training builds lean muscle mass. When you add lean muscle mass to your body, it raises your metabolism so when you do cardio, you burn more calories. Like stoking your fire. That's why strength training has become more popular among…

Hi Guys. Let me first say that I work for Polar and I also use My Fitness Pal. When I see HRM questions just like to help out if I can. There are a lot of good answers here. The main answer is that as some people have said, we use more personal information in our calculation for calories, what we call our OwnCal. The…

Get a foam roller. They are awesome, and very inexpensive. Its even better than stretching because you knead the muscle. The initial rolling might hurt when you are sore but it will losen up the areas that are hurting and help to repair quicker. And extra protein, especially within the first 60 minutes that you complete…

Hi Everyone. My name is Corey and I actually work for Polar. Just wanted to identify that first. I will not give you the hard sell babychoose. Just give you some things to look at when you make your decision. Look at the warranty. Polar has 2 years and on top of that there are 6 service centers across the US that can fix…

You really should use something to give you a little resistance to get the most our of what you are doing. Try things like, 5 pound detergent bottles. Or go out and get some resistance bands which work great and are not very expensive. Pushups are great and you can vary where you place your hands <(closer under your body,…

The other key while you are hiking is hydration. It has an even larger affect at altitude then at sea level. So make sure you are drinking while you are hiking. Have FUN!

Not a silly question. Running is probably the most calorie buring activity that you can do. Doesn't make it the best, because you have to weight it against how long you can do it, and the impact on your body. But running is totally weight bearing and you need to generate the next step on your own. The elliptical will…

Because of the change of altitude you can expect that with the lighter air, your breathing will be tested a little. So doing something that combines cardio and leg strength will help. Try step ups on a box. Get a box and step up on it with your left foot then bring yoru right foot up. Then down with your left and then…

Jake. I have sprained (which is really torn or strained ligaments...but sounds worse) my ankle numerous times and tried to work through it as a runner and triathlete. Its tough because I know you don't want to miss workout time. The other thing working against you a bit is that you are on your feet all day. That will…

Hi actually work for Polar. If you go to www.polarusa.com you can see all of the products we offer. The most popular for general fitness and exercise are the FT4 and the FT7 which comes in male and female styles. The FT4 is a good choice of ease of use, calories burned during exercise, and value. Good Luck.

Wearing a heart rate monitor while strength training gives you a much more accurate indication of the calories you burn than using a reference guide or standard meaurement for calories burned during activities. The other value is to use it instead of your timer to decide when to start the next set. This will make sure that…

I would still go through a break in period because not all shoes, eventhough its the same brand and model, are the same. There can be differences between shoes....I used to work for a popular running brand. I know its more of a one time hit to your pocketbook, but the best thing to do when you start training if you are…

Overtaining is the single most prominent issue among exercisers and the one that goes the most undetected, belive it or not. First I must tell you that I work for Polar heart rate monitors. But I have been using it twice as long as I have worked for the brand. Heart rate is a great indicator for you. Even if you don't…

The other thing to consider is that the calories that you see on a machine are so inaccurate. If you step off the machine, the calories will still be accumulating. So who's buring the calories. Also if your twin sister got on and did the exact same thing, you would be shown the same calories. Its not accurate. You can get…

There is a lot of good advice on all of these posts. Unfortunately, the healing is a very personal thing, as is the recurrence. If you go to a doctor, make sure its a sports podiatrist because most doctors advice is "well just don't run. I have been a triathlete for 25 years and I cannot even count how many times I have…

Hi Everyone. My name is Corey and I work for Polar heart rate monitors. First, heart rate is a very individual thing. Yours might be 175 and your friends might be 162 and you are under the same amount of exercise stress. Many people use the 220-your age formula but that is not a great reference point to use. Like Chelsea…