Mio LINK Heart Rate Wristband

[OakLeaf]

One thing to be aware of is that optical sensors can't sense the R-R interval. So if all you're going for is BPM then it might be okay, but if you're going to use it with some of the more sophisticated algorithms for training load, recovery status, VO2 Max, etc., you still need a chest strap.

[Catrin]

I would like to see them getting away from the need for a wrist strap - it becomes problematical if you are in a sport that requires the use of forearm guards. Personally I would prefer a chest strap that could then connect with an electronic devise. There is a company that makes something like this, but they are so small they only have a very narrow range of sizes meant for A-B cup women.

Sorry for a partial hi-jack Helene, I would be curious to find out what you think of this if you get it. Wondering how adjustable it is and if it could possibly fit the ankle....hmmmm

[OakLeaf]

if it could possibly fit the ankle....hmmmm

Are there any arteries that close to the surface in the ankles?

Personally I would prefer a chest strap that could then connect with an electronic devise. There is a company that makes something like this, but they are so small

Are you sure the Polar strap wouldn't fit you? It's just a strap, not a bra. They only sell the module with the larger strap at this point, but if that's too big for you, there's an accessory small strap ($22 in black only)

[Catrin]

Are there any arteries that close to the surface in the ankles?



Are you sure the Polar strap wouldn't fit you? It's just a strap, not a bra. They only sell the module with the larger strap at this point, but if that's too big for you, there's an accessory small strap ($22 in black only)

I didn't know about this, thank you! My HRM watch is also on it's last legs, and this is certainly a less expensive replacement. Though not THAT much less, it is less, thank you again!

[Helene2013]

Catrin,
I have no plan buying this just yet. I was just curious if someone had this as I thought it was another neat gadget.

I wear my strap with the Kinetic for basement training.

On the road I rarely put it on. I know when I push enough. Trust me. hahahah But when I will go for my 135km ride in 2 weeks, I will want to wear my polar (the other one I have) as I will be pushing a lot with groups I'll meet along the way. So it will be necessary to monitor more closely than when riding with only hubby.

[OakLeaf]

this is certainly a less expensive replacement!

I have no idea what apps might be compatible or how much they might cost.

The other thing I forgot is that the Polar strap requires the latest Bluetooth (BTLE aka Bluetooth Smart), which only the latest phones have. As far as I know, all BT fitness gadgets need that, for power/battery reasons.

[Catrin]

I have no idea what apps might be compatible or how much they might cost.

The other thing I forgot is that the Polar strap requires the latest Bluetooth (BTLE aka Bluetooth Smart), which only the latest phones have. As far as I know, all BT fitness gadgets need that, for power/battery reasons.

The apps cost next to nothing, I already have two of them. I've the Samsung Galaxy Note II phone, I will check to see if it is current enough to have BTLE, it is a year old so it may not. Right now I am solving the problem by hooking my watch over the hem of my fitness capris. It works as long as I don't need to move around too much - and while KB lifting is a whole body activity, there isn't much walking around :-) The watch itself is physically beat up pretty badly however from when I just tried to wear my guards over it. Not good for my wrist OR watch. I stopped that when I started adding volume.

[OakLeaf]

I just happened to run across this Zephyr HR strap that's compatible with earlier versions of Bluetooth. You know what I know now.


ETA: here is a Beets strap that specifically lists the Note II in their compatibility chart.


I'm just looking for a replacement strap that doesn't cut me to pieces or disintegrate inside of six months. Wish the manufacturers still used the old design. Or that I wasn't so addicted to the new features that I won't just go back to my old strap.