Quote Originally Posted by cbee View Post
Total hijack, but this thread is for helping us lose weight right? So, how do you like training with your heart rate monitor?? I'm thinking of taking the plunge and getting one. Do you think the calorie count is pretty correct on them?

Cbee... answer to your HRM question...

I have had mine for a while and I love it. I own a pink Polar F6 model with a coded strap, which I think is called a T31. The two come together in a set. I bought mine off PolarDiscount online I think. One of local sporting goods store sells it, but comes only standard with a size medium strap. Online you can specify your chest strap size (mine's small sz). Strap tip: it still helps though to tuck the strap under your sports bra band edge, or Polar sells a bra to fit it if it's your size range (a complaint for some is the strap can fall down your torso during impact).

I recently got it serviced for a battery change and mailed it in to an authorized service center (if you get the battery changed anywhere else it voids the guarantee for the waterproof properties).

It was more that I wanted to pay *ugh*, but EVERYTHING I find for biking is always that way it seems. But, it's usually worth it. If you wanted to start simple, places like Walmart even sell some basic ones for $20-$30-ish.

To answer regarding accuracy... yes, I think it pretty much is. You can set it a couple ways on my model. Mine is to my age, height, weight. There is also an "own zone" test you can do that adjusts to your fitness level. Also, if you pay at a sports lab, you can enter VO2 max depending how serious you are. Lastly, there is a computer link for data if you like that.

OK... back off hi-jack, but I thought I would go ahead an answer here. I have never did a search on the HRM for TE, but sure there's more info in old threads too. Lots of ladies where them. Ours are linked with our spin bike computers too. Some outside bike computers do the same.

It's very motivating seeing your calories and fat burned post workout on the read out... I think you would like it. Plus, my pink one is not a bad looking casual watch too. Good Luck.