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  • I have the TIMEX FITNESS HRM. Yours may be different. To get to the weight setting here's what I do: From the normal time display screen, push the MODE button 5 times to get to the HRM SETTINGS screen. Push SET/RESET button once. Push MODE button several times until you get to the weight screen. Use the same button to…
    in Timex HRM Comment by Banjolover August 2011
  • I use a Protein shake powder that is from soy protein, as I am allergic to whey, which is a milk protein. I get it at GNC and the chocolate flavor is delicious. One scoop in one cup of skim milk gets me close to 32 gm of protein, and I tolerate it just fine.
    in Whey Protien!? Comment by Banjolover July 2011
  • I have seen the formula of (0.37 X body weight) as a daily minimum for protein. I would guess that if you are doing some serious weight training or a lot of cardio in the Zone 4-5 range, where you might be burning some muscle, you could use some added protein for muscle repair/ regeneration, etc. The body does not really…
    in Too much protein? Comment by Banjolover July 2011
  • With Polar, carefully consider the cost and difficulty of battery replacement, then consider the Timex Fitness HRM, or Expidition series, available on Amazon for around $65 (retails for $100). The Timex HRMs use common watch type batteries and are easily replaced by the user. I love the features, price, and ease of use of…
    in HRM Comment by Banjolover July 2011
  • Since you haven't used the HRM features for awhile, be sure the setting parameters are up to date ie. your current body weight, and an accurate measure of your Maximum heart rate, as I think those parameters are used in calculating your calories burned. What was your average heart rate during your hour of interval…
    in Calories burned Comment by Banjolover June 2011
  • Since I have gotten my HRM with Cheststrap (Timex's.... love it BTW!) I have found the Treadmills at the club (Bally's) consistently over-calculate the calories burned, while the Elipticals consistently under-calculate the calories vis-a-vis the HRM. I trust the HRM.
    in calories burned on elliptical ... Comment by Banjolover June 2011
  • For the pedometer to measure calories burned it needs to be properly set up with your current body weight and your average "Stride Length" of your normal walking gait. I wear one at work as part of a "10,000 Steps fitness plan". For any serious workout, I wear my Timex HRM with chest strap. The HRM also has some set-up…
    in PEDOMETER VS. HEART RATE MONITOR Comment by Banjolover June 2011
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