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Originally Posted by Bytsi
I don't have a Polar, and would probably suggest going to the Bugg homepage to read their info about it (I think it's bodybugg.com or apexfitness.com). Although the bugg (or gowear fit) doesn't measure HR, it measures heat dispersion, sweat, and has a 3-way accelerometer (bugg has 2-way but I think the new one will have a 3-way?). In studies it's over 90% accurate compared to metabolic testing... I think it's more accurate than a HR monitor BUT I haven't compared them - Leigh probably has  .
If you have a good Polar and it works for you, that's probably fine! I still use a HR monitor every once in a while just for fun... Anne (RealCdn) uses a HR monitor - she might chime in here...
What I like about the Bugg-type products are the cal/minute you can see in charts/graphs all day, along with steps taken (more accurate than a basic pedometer) and also it tells you how well you're sleeping... For me - that graph is SO motivating. I hate seeing a flatline day  . |
well its a while since i did a 24 hour test with my Polar F11 but i did it yesterday
It came out to 2015 which if my metabolism were not messed up, is exactly what I would predict
I was using roughly 90 cals per hour during the day (desk job but walk around to other floors and buildings regularly)
60 cals per hour during the night
and used 222 for 30 mins cardio at 65% Max HR which is pretty spot on