How accurate is the heart rate?
145639
I believe its quite accurate....and I've had for some time and measured at doctors office with him. I paid 19 dollars, got a black and a white one.
145640
I think ok, I don't have anything to compare it too. Taking being inactive and taking it after a walk, there was a big difference.
243456
I found this device to be very accurate. In fact, the reason I bought it was precisely what you're experiencing. I used to have my doctor take my pressure before, during and after my checkup. I refused to take medication so my doctor suggested this device. If anything, at times my pressure is somewhat low. This model of Omron also has a memory so you can reference previous readings and keep a log if you want.
1735360
It has the heart rate grips that are in the middle of the machine. Once your hands are placed on the grips it can let you know what your current heart rate is.
1579040
The watch comes with a sensor and chest strap to monitor your heart rate, but you can choose to not wear the sensor and use it as a watch only if you wish. Cory is right; although the heart rate is accurately recorded, the calories burned is not. Don't rely on it for that.
2274153
Yes. You must have the exercise timer going, take your pulse it will show you what your heart rate is and how many calories burned. Can do it as many times as you like as long as exercise timer is going. Great watch for price paid. I
1603703
What activity are you doing when "it starts reading"? 78-80 bpm seems pretty reasonable for a relatively fit person to exhibit when they leisurely walk across flat ground. That's where mine starts reading after I walk from my house to my garage and get ready to start my bike ride. My resting heart rate is about 51 bpm (just before I get out of bed). You can verify the accuracy by feeling your pulse with your index finger on your jugular, counting the number of beats in 10 seconds and then multiply that by 6. I routinely check my timex monitor like this and it's pretty bang on accurate. The only time it's not accurate is when I ride my bike in sub zero weather. What activity are you doing when "it starts reading"? 78-80 bpm seems pretty reasonable for a relatively fit person to exhibit when they leisurely walk across flat ground. That's where mine starts reading after I walk from my house to my garage and get ready to start my bike ride. My resting heart rate is about 51 bpm (just before I get out of bed). You can verify the accuracy by feeling your pulse with your index finger on your jugular, counting the number of beats in 10 seconds and then multiply that by 6. I routinely check my timex monitor like this and it's pretty bang on... » Read More What activity are you doing when "it starts reading"? 78-80 bpm seems pretty reasonable for a relatively fit person to exhibit when they leisurely walk across flat ground. That's where mine starts reading after I walk from my house to my garage and get ready to start my bike ride. My resting heart rate is about 51 bpm (just before I get out of bed). You can verify the accuracy by feeling your pulse with your index finger on your jugular, counting the number of beats in 10 seconds and then multiply that by 6. I routinely check my timex monitor like this and it's pretty bang on accurate. The only time it's not accurate is when I ride my bike in sub zero weather. « Show Less
330071
I am an RN and I bought this for my aging parents. From what I can determine, I tested it before I gave it to them it was accurate. I bought one for myself, another brand and it read the same so that is what I can tell you.
1566309
They can be. If there is a variation from what your doctor is getting, take your wrist monitor to your doctor to be calibrated and have the nurses show you how to use it, You must be still to get a proper reading and it is more accurate if you hold your wrist over your heart.
2284566
Yes, if buy the heart monitor strap. It tells you if its too low or in range. If you sign up for Garmin connect it will create a graph for each workout so you can compare as well. I had to use all of this for a class.
1260284
Watch is worn on wrist. That is most of the movement that is "tracked". -- However, it should pick up heart rate based on exercise...whatever you are doing.
282747
I use it for spinning, aerobics, Zumba, everything I do in the gym. Can't be 100% sure how accurate it cause I have nothing to judge it against. Because it's measuring the beat through your chest it is certainly more accurate the using a watch version and measuring the BPM through your finger.
38447
Sorry, silly question. It's not a heart rate monitor.Just an activity tracker.http://forum.polar.fi/showthread.php?s=5080dad3b7bc0e2387ee6e1e9bc60fd6&t;=1634
993336
Yes Yes and Yes. I have checked with other heart rate monitors for sport use and after averaging and allowing scientific deduction I am sure ,this is most accurate continous heart rate monitor.
710364
Yes, but I don't think it's quite accurate. I have a very high max heart rate, and so it would tell me I was burning about 10% to 20% more than I was.
2009946
No it doesnt track heart rate however u can connect with a chest band bought from Nike store only...compatibility issues will be here fr some time...
2002137
The heart rate reading is continuous. You can also specify high and low readings of a zone and a tone will sound if you are above or below that zone. Also arrows indicate if you are above or below the zone. Note: It does take a few minutes, properly wetting the chest belt, to get it started.
1908455
Yes. You have to press and hold the button as it measures your heart rate from your finger.