Comments on: Polar Gathers More Information, But Leaves You Feeling Alone http://www.starling-fitness.com/archives/2007/07/03/polar-gathers-more-information-but-leaves-you-feeling-alone/ Daily writings about fitness, diet, and health Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:51:45 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Sam http://www.starling-fitness.com/archives/2007/07/03/polar-gathers-more-information-but-leaves-you-feeling-alone/#comment-116772 Sam Wed, 11 Jul 2007 21:19:43 +0000 http://www.starling-fitness.com/archives/2007/07/03/polar-gathers-more-information-but-leaves-you-feeling-alone/#comment-116772 <p>I just read your opinion on Nike+ versus the Polar. In my situation, I purchased the Nike+ for my Nano, and realized late that I needed the video (not knowing the Nike+ was not going to work with the bigger iPod). I purchased the new, bigger iPod because of the video (I do use it a lot...news, cooking, etc.), and lost my Nike+ ability. I purchased the Polar F55, and I LOVE IT! I use the simple features (for now). My problem/challenge was that I need to be efficient; that is, I am 49-years-old, want to run/job at 148 beats per minute (85% of my max zone) on the treadmill for 30 to 60 minutes. I find that I almost "glide" through my jogging/running because of the heart monitor accuracy. I get my heart rate to 148 within 3 minutes at about 6.2MPH and stay at that speed and gradually come down to about 5.5 MPH within 30 minutes of running/jogging with a constant 148 beats per minute. I did not by the extra device that allows you to beam the data to an interface connected to the computer for plotting purposes. It was $79!! It's a simple device that probably cost Polar a few bucks to make. Sam</p> I just read your opinion on Nike+ versus the Polar. In my situation, I purchased the Nike+ for my Nano, and realized late that I needed the video (not knowing the Nike+ was not going to work with the bigger iPod). I purchased the new, bigger iPod because of the video (I do use it a lot…news, cooking, etc.), and lost my Nike+ ability. I purchased the Polar F55, and I LOVE IT! I use the simple features (for now). My problem/challenge was that I need to be efficient; that is, I am 49-years-old, want to run/job at 148 beats per minute (85% of my max zone) on the treadmill for 30 to 60 minutes. I find that I almost “glide” through my jogging/running because of the heart monitor accuracy. I get my heart rate to 148 within 3 minutes at about 6.2MPH and stay at that speed and gradually come down to about 5.5 MPH within 30 minutes of running/jogging with a constant 148 beats per minute. I did not by the extra device that allows you to beam the data to an interface connected to the computer for plotting purposes. It was $79!! It’s a simple device that probably cost Polar a few bucks to make.
Sam

]]> By: Laura Moncur http://www.starling-fitness.com/archives/2007/07/03/polar-gathers-more-information-but-leaves-you-feeling-alone/#comment-115348 Laura Moncur Thu, 05 Jul 2007 01:05:35 +0000 http://www.starling-fitness.com/archives/2007/07/03/polar-gathers-more-information-but-leaves-you-feeling-alone/#comment-115348 <p>Adria,</p> <p>Before you spend any money on another HRM, try my KY jelly trick. I'm not sweaty enough to get an accurate reading on HRMs, but if I put KY jelly on the sensors, then it reads correctly right at the beginning. It might be that Phil is a little more sweaty than you are, so the HRM can read his heart rate a little better.</p> <p>I saw the advert for Nike's virtual half marathon, but I didn't really care to join it. I'm not at that level yet, so I didn't even consider it. It's a good idea, though!</p> <p>Best of luck, Laura</p> Adria,

Before you spend any money on another HRM, try my KY jelly trick. I’m not sweaty enough to get an accurate reading on HRMs, but if I put KY jelly on the sensors, then it reads correctly right at the beginning. It might be that Phil is a little more sweaty than you are, so the HRM can read his heart rate a little better.

I saw the advert for Nike’s virtual half marathon, but I didn’t really care to join it. I’m not at that level yet, so I didn’t even consider it. It’s a good idea, though!

Best of luck,
Laura

]]> By: Adria http://www.starling-fitness.com/archives/2007/07/03/polar-gathers-more-information-but-leaves-you-feeling-alone/#comment-115347 Adria Thu, 05 Jul 2007 01:00:49 +0000 http://www.starling-fitness.com/archives/2007/07/03/polar-gathers-more-information-but-leaves-you-feeling-alone/#comment-115347 <p>I was looking at Polar HR monitors today since I have a lot of trouble getting an accurate read with the Garmin. The problem is on my end, because it works fine for Phil. I'd like to find something that works without the chest strap but haven't come across it yet. I'm training by HR so a monitor is a must.</p> <p>What are your thoughts on Nike's virtual half marathon?</p> I was looking at Polar HR monitors today since I have a lot of trouble getting an accurate read with the Garmin. The problem is on my end, because it works fine for Phil. I’d like to find something that works without the chest strap but haven’t come across it yet. I’m training by HR so a monitor is a must.

What are your thoughts on Nike’s virtual half marathon?

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