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Firstbeat Energy Expenditure Algorithm
I am looking for an implementation (or a document that describes the actual algorithm) for the energy expenditure/VO2/EPOC calculation from the heart rate variability.
A few white papers about
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Should I use observed max heart rate from workouts for zone training?
I commute by bicycle every day, and sometimes I use my commute for training and to improve my fitness (I wear cycling clothes and shower when I arrive, so I can push hard if needed). About a month ...
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How to measure Recovery Heart Rate
First, How is recovery heart rate defined and measured?
Second, What are good to poor values for comparison?
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Is it possible to measure calorie burn from heart rate alone?
I have a Polar heart rate monitor chest strap, and a compatible Android phone on which I can run a number of different apps for recording my heart rate. My primary interest is in how many calories I ...
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What should I be looking for in a heart rate monitor?
What are the most important points I should look for in a heart rate monitor? I am looking at only using it when I work out (so not a fitbit, etc for sleep). I want a hrm and not just a glorified ...
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Chest pain while running over 160 bpm
I've started running again after a 4 month period of inactivity due to bronchitis. Used to be a sporty guy up to five years ago (I'm 35 now) then almost nothing until last year. Last year everything ...
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Continuous heart rate monitor [closed]
I'd like to monitor my heartrate throughout the day, and do some analysis/visualisation of the data myself. As such, I'm hoping to find something that meets the following requirements:
Must-have:
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Can I use a heart monitor overnight to determine my resting heart rate?
Last night I wore my heart rate monitor while sleeping to determine what my resting heart rate was. This morning I checked and the lowest my heart was beating was 48 bpm and the max was 100 bpm, the ...
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How does a chest heart rate monitor work?
I am trying to troubleshoot a new Bluetooth heart rate monitor that is attached to a chest strap. When I try to scan for Bluetooth devices with my computer or Android phone, it does not show up. ...
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Best Run/Swim Tracker + HR Fitness Watch [closed]
I've been trying to look at some of these nifty fitness watches on Amazon, but am at a loss as to which ones meet the needs I have. I am a runner and swimmer and would like a watch that has the ...
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Pedometer / Heart Rate Montior Recommendation [closed]
I am looking for a device that I can use to measure how many calories I burn.
Features I am looking for
Take in my weight into consideration to give accurate calories burned.
Takes in factors ...
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What Heart Rate Monitor? [closed]
I'm wanting to buy a quality heart rate monitor. I need to be able to set my own limits so that it will alarm when I am below the lower limit and above the higher limit. I would like this heart rate ...
