I was not sure how I was going to like it, if I would like having that strap around my chest as I ran or if it would even be accurate on my calorie counts. I thought I didn't need one since I primarily run on a treadmill and It already tells me my calories burned. Until I wore it Sunday.
I got on the treadmill after inputting all my data into the computerized watch, height, weight, age, gender. I knew most of myfitnesspals either had one, or had used one before and recommended it, I was still a little skeptical.
Primarly during my 31 minute workout I focused on what my heart rate was since my treadmill goes wacko when you try to get a reading from the front grips. My target HR was between 124-170 I stayed roughly around 170 or ^ but I did focus on trying to take deeper breaths to lower my HR.
However, what I am really writing this post today about is astounding difference I saw in "calories burned"
Treadmill: 236 calories
HRM: 355 calories
(I will upload pictures when my computer stops being annoying)
But here is the proof that it works. Its accurate and its substantial.
Trust me, to get an accurate read you need an HRM!!
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