Does it measure your heart rate without the chest strap.Does it count your steps and calories without the chest strap?
781843
Hi, Polar loop needs the heart sensor to measure your heart rate.It cannot do it by itself.It does count steps and estimated calories (proximate) based on the initial data you set and the counted steps.Using the heart sensor allows the loop to make a better calories estimation.
352429
In order to measure your heart rate you must wear the heart rate monitor. Yes, it will count your steps and calories without the chest strap.
850327
This model does not include the heart rate monitor and strap. They do have a model that does, but this model is only the watch.
16675
This watch doesn't count calories. It tells you the calories you've burned according to the steps you've taken in a given time. Say you walked/ran for 30 minutes and that was roughly 3000 steps (I am guessing here) it would say you've burned 200 calories (again a guess in the number) hope this helps
1229524
No, it does not track steps or miles, just heart rate. But it keeps track of your calories burned, hours spent in activity and how long you are in your target heart rate zone.
10008
No, it does not require a heart monitor. It tracks your calories by how much it estimates based on your movements. I think it is pretty good at sensing movements. Again, I have no problems with it other that you care barely read the screen. I wish the background was dark and the numbers were light.
759351
This one comes with a foot pod that helps you to measure how long you have run, and at what speed you were running basically. No, it needs the chest strap in order to measure your heart rate, otherwise it's just a fancy watch. The chest strap is comfortable and easy to use, I use it almost on daily basis while I'm training. If you just want to use it as a watch, you don't need the chest strap, on the other hand if you don't use tight shirts, you could wear the chest strap and nobody would notice it. This one is for runners or people who walk and want to check distance, speed and such. It's great for training though. This one comes with a foot pod that helps you to measure how long you have run, and at what speed you were running basically. No, it needs the chest strap in order to measure your heart rate, otherwise it's just a fancy watch. The chest strap is comfortable and easy to use, I use it almost on daily basis while I'm training. If you just want to use it as a watch, you don't need the chest strap, on the other hand if you don't use tight shirts, you could wear the chest strap and nobody would notice it. This one is for runners or people who walk and want to check distance, speed and such. It's... » Read More This one comes with a foot pod that helps you to measure how long you have run, and at what speed you were running basically. No, it needs the chest strap in order to measure your heart rate, otherwise it's just a fancy watch. The chest strap is comfortable and easy to use, I use it almost on daily basis while I'm training. If you just want to use it as a watch, you don't need the chest strap, on the other hand if you don't use tight shirts, you could wear the chest strap and nobody would notice it. This one is for runners or people who walk and want to check distance, speed and such. It's great for training though. « Show Less
766517
It lets me know what bpm after I have finished walking.I just bought another phone and I didn't realize it checks your heart rate, so I haven't been using it lately. I hope this answers your question.
284963
No. And it doesn't do calories burned. It does not have a heart rate monitor. If it has this feature, I never paid attention to it because it was not something that was/is important to me.
10009
No heart rate monitor is required. It will read your heart rate while on your wrist. It tracks your calories by how much it estimates based on your movements. So even if you dont wear it, you will find estimated calorie burn in your watch. If you are looking for actual calorie burn while work out then this watch is not helpful. Also step counter is not accurate. It sense based upon the movement of your hand not step.
238092
Yes, it tells the amount of calories burned. It tracks steps, distance, calories burned, and fat burned.
1700116
It will monitor resting heart rate.So long as the chest strap is properly positioned it will monitor your heart rate.
1378419
Yes it does. I just got mine going 2 weeks ago. I like it. It is several programs or you can ride manually. It does track calories, has a timer, a pulse rate monitor and can be used to give a recovery report based on pulse. The calorie counter is the 3rd number from the bottom in the functions it is monitoring. My calories counter always runs when in use in the manual mode and I assume always.
2195102
I think that is how it actually measures calories loss is by heart rate, but since it downloads the data, it doesn't show you anything real time. The Bluetooth version might, but I'm not sure. Its an awesome unit ... love it.
445656
I'm not aware that it will track calories burned, however, it is a great heart rate watch.
795843
Yes. The chest strap monitors your heart rate and that is how it calculates calories.
1492527
Yes, you do have to have the chest band on or else it has no way to measure your heart rate.
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.