How accurate is the built-in pulse sensor on NordicTrack treadmills?

[Mic]

Question for the chest strap gangs, do you wear your chest strap sensor on every single run? I only wear mine for interval training.

every run. Once you get used to it you dont notice it anymore

 

[Distinct Dugon]

Question for the chest strap gangs, do you wear your chest strap sensor on every single run? I only wear mine for interval training.

only for interval training. For long runs i just use my body’s natural ability to gauge my exertion level.

 

[Obedient Oyst]

why is the Polar H10 so much better than the cheaper Polar heart rate straps?

 

[Proud]

why is the Polar H10 so much better than the cheaper Polar heart rate straps?

H10 uses better electrodes for heart rate measurements. It also includes dual bluetooth/ant+ wireless connectivity so you can sync to two devices at the same time. It also has internal memory to record your heart rate measurements without wearing your smart watch. The strap is also made from nicer material too. The H9 models have the same accuracy to the H10 but its just more feature focused instead.

 

[Proud Peccary]

had a treadmill that measured my heart rate at 240 bpm during a warm up while walking. It started to flash emergency stop on the console screen. Scared to death for my treadmill. Grip sensors on cheap treadmills arent very reliable.