03-22-2009, 12:46 PM
Nice Job on the 30 lbs. I'm down 18 with diet changes and very erratic exercise. Just 50 to go.
I have the Polar you are looking at (older design). It's easy to use and I forget about the chest strap after a couple minutes. I don't find it uncomfortable or bothersome. Also, it is compatible with most of the cardio machines in our gym. (Star-Trac)
Are you working with a trainer or is there one you can talk to at the gym about how to use it effectively? My trainer talked about different heart ranges for fat-burning and all-out cardio...
We have a tavita scale that has the BMI calculator and like said before it seems to work for overall trend but is susceptible to hydration levels. It was within 2 points of the analysis I had done at the gym where they measured everything with the fat grabber pincher thingy. As I have gained and lost weight over the years, it has been reflected in the BMI number. It seems to have known I was getting fat, not strong.
Good luck, I'm on the same plateau and it is frustrating as hell.
I have the Polar you are looking at (older design). It's easy to use and I forget about the chest strap after a couple minutes. I don't find it uncomfortable or bothersome. Also, it is compatible with most of the cardio machines in our gym. (Star-Trac)
Are you working with a trainer or is there one you can talk to at the gym about how to use it effectively? My trainer talked about different heart ranges for fat-burning and all-out cardio...
We have a tavita scale that has the BMI calculator and like said before it seems to work for overall trend but is susceptible to hydration levels. It was within 2 points of the analysis I had done at the gym where they measured everything with the fat grabber pincher thingy. As I have gained and lost weight over the years, it has been reflected in the BMI number. It seems to have known I was getting fat, not strong.
Good luck, I'm on the same plateau and it is frustrating as hell.
Current: 1985 LS1 Corvette | 2014 328i Wagon F31
Former: 2010 Ford Edge | 1999 Integra GS
I have a little bit of a rub near lock but if you are turned to lock on a track there are other problems already...
Former: 2010 Ford Edge | 1999 Integra GS
I have a little bit of a rub near lock but if you are turned to lock on a track there are other problems already...