I don't understand how it can track steps all day, but needs a footpod to measure indoor running. That makes no sense.
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I think the methodology it uses to track steps is not from the movement of your foot. It may be wrist action or something to that affect. I just got the foot pod, and I did notice that it is accurate if you are running on an indoor track, but not very accurate on a treadmill. It may be user error though. I'm going to have my husband re-look at it and make sure it's set up correctly.
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It should sync with your phone no problem. Nike+ shoes have a built in pocket. Other shoed will work, but you will probably need a shoe wallet of some sort. It will track walking, but not like a pedometer.
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You don't. It has an accelerometer that can track your steps for cadence. But it.is not very precise. On treadmills I've seen error margina ranging from 1%-15%
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When I bought it the heart rate monitor was included. I wanted that, but I didn't need a foot pod, and I don't need it.It's up to you if you need a heart rate monitor, but I think that will help you out with your training.
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No. It just monitors actual steps you take. Swimming for example would not be monitored either.
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it uses a small gyroscope in the band just like many of the fitness bands do. So it determines your distance by estimating your steps over time just like a pedometer. It is a fancy pedometer.
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No. The foot pod is only for tracking distance when running. If you use the watch in the gym or on the bike it will work with a chest strap and/or bike cadence/speed sensors.
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It certainly hasn't for me. In the past I've used pedometers and been highly annoyed that I accumulated hundreds of steps simply sitting down and watching TV. This one seems as accurate as I've ever seen. You may get a few steps registered while driving, but not many at all.
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You can use the foot pod with the FR15 for use indoors on a treadmill or be having the GPS calibrate it.
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The foot pod is optional. However, with the ANT+ seamless wireless link, FR70 connects wirelessly to the foot pod, which tracks your distance and speed effortlessly, both indoors and out. Using advanced accelerometer technology, the foot pod collects and sends precise data about your movements, gathering distance and speed data. If you are a runner/walker interested in tracking distance, you will want to enjoy this technologically savvy feature.
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It would work fine as a stand alone pedometer, but you would be missing out on the tracking and challenge features.
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Of COURSE it DOES !!!! The Footpod is for measuring speed & distance on a Treadmill, INDOORS,.... and/or counting your cadence ! : )
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Not sure where you would attach it or if it would accurately count steps that way. It has a belt clip to use that way.
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Hi Pam! No, this particular model doesn't tell you the time that you walked/ran. It gives you an all day total of steps, and how many miles those steps equals.
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My watch came with a heart rate monitor (maybe as a bundle package) so I didn't have to pay for that but I do not have the foot pod but I also don't care about the data that the foot pod gives. The heart rate data was important for me to want know. If you are just wanting to track distance data (with the GPS), then you do not need the heart rate monitor either.
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it might pick up every few steps, but really your arm needs to be in motion for this to track well. same as with a bike. you could put it in your pocket to track leg movement perhaps.
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Not on this peddler. I wear my FitBit while I peddle and it tracks the movement as steps, which is a great way to get in my steps during the day.