do i have to wear the chest strap in order to count calories burned?
795841
Of curse you have! Otherwise the watch won't be able to count your heart rate and calories burned. It's a must to wear it...
795842
The calorie count is based upon the heart rate feedback from the chest strap. You cant have one without the other.
795843
Yes. The chest strap monitors your heart rate and that is how it calculates calories.
795844
The chest strap must be worn to get the desired results. Make sure the strap is on properly and functioning before you go too far in your run/walk. It is reliable and gives proper readings.
795845
Yes. Calories burned are calculated based on your heart rate, so you must wear the chest strap to count them.
795846
Yes you do . It counts calories by heart rate. It is comfortable and you won't even know you have it on.
1380068
I'll type what my manual says, "The heart rate chest strap must be an uncoded heart rate strap from Polar Electro or an uncoded POLAR compatible model. (Coded POLAR heart rate straps such as POLAR OwnCode chest straps will not work with this equipment.)
2060992
Yeah. You have to wear the chest strap to get heart rate and caloric burn, but that doesn't bother me.
2060991
I used it for anaerobic exercise. When it worked for two days it was accurate on the calorie count. The chest strap stopped working on both units that I purchased within two days.
1527859
The watch will tell you how many calories you burned..as far as how much you EAT (take in) ..NO. I give this watch a B , it's good to keep your heart rate on check and tells you how long you've been working out and how many calories burned. So, YES it will tell you how many calories burned...you just got to read the manual as it can be confusing ..and make sure you wet the band ..hope that answers your question.
2234974
No, unless I have missed something which I don't think I have. The heart rate moniter is just that. There is a palm contact type built into the handle grips that ok for a quick check or when you are using the lower handles ( which I rarely do)It comes with a wireless chest strap that has a readout on the screen but is not interactive with the resistance programming.I really like the machine, there are four of us using it on a regular basis.
1211003
I did not try to use the chest strap, I ordered it by mistake, it was my fault. So I never returned it
852442
The chest strap is required to receive a heart rate. If it doesn't connect initially, try getting the chest strap sensors wet, then putting it on and holding the watch to the chest strap after it is on your chest. I haven't used it as a watch but I would assume.
1885844
Yes, chest strap is included. Awesome heart rate monitor. I highly recommend it.
1839524
Yes, it comes with the strap. It is very comfortable. I've had two issues with this product.1) Even with inputting the correct information (age, height, hr, etc) it shows too many calories burned. I've worn three different HR Monitors for the same work out. This one always shows around 150 more calories burned than the other two.2) one of the side buttons fell off and now I have to use a needle to change the different functions.
1840024
The heart rate monitor is attached to a strap that fits around your chest, right under your bra, and syncs with the Vivofit. I just wear it when I exercise. Although it bugged me a little when I first started wearing it, I usually forget I have it on now.
2225913
The heart monitor is worn on the chest. On the strap you'll see two vinyl areas on either side of the physical monitor unit. You normally need to moisten those before you start a workout to ensure an electrical connection to your skin. Once your start you workout they rely on natural moisture - i.e., sweat - to keep the connection active. To start monitoring, you press and hold the button on the Vivofit until it cycles to "HEART". First it will go to "SYNC", then "SLEEP", and then "HEART", at which point you release the button. The Vivofit will then begin displaying your heart rate assuming the electrode connection is good (remember to moisten them first). To stop heart rate monitoring when the workout is done press and hold the button until you see it read "OFF". You can then upload your activity to Garmin Connect.
106497
Yes you need the chest belt, as I understand it it is the belt the one that monitors your heart rate and the watch shows it. Hope it helps!
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
781424
It does not come with a chest strap and does not indicate one is required. It's supposed to work by simply being on your wrist and using the appropriate buttons. I'm not a fan of the product.
598868
If you want an accurate read on number of calories burned, steps taken, distance walked in a day then yes...but I only wear during my workouts to get a sense of what I've done during that workout. It's really up to you.
1770845
You need to use the heat rate strap it comes with then go to the heart rate settings in the band.