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Jump Rope HR Accuracy

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dgdosen

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Dec 13, 2003
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Anyone feel the Watch (S2) over counts HR when skipping rope? I rarely get above 140 riding or running - and jumping puts it to 160 and above... Only it doesn't feel like it.

Any one else feel the same way? I suppose I can try another HR monitor at the same time...
[doublepost=1483765367][/doublepost]Updating with info from comparison while exercising. I was already warmed up and put on my Suunto Ambit 2 with HR strap and did another couple hundred:

Right after finishing
AW 152 bpm/Suunto 131 bpm

After a short rest:
AW 104 bpm/Suunto 90 bpm

I'll try it again when completely at rest... I believe the Suunto because I wasn't breathing that hard, and I could easily carry on a conversation. In the 150's I'd be panting a bit more.
 
Make sure you have the :apple:Watch on fairly tight. Dynamic movements can play hell on optical readings. If you want your :apple:Watch to give accurate HR readings then you will need to pair with a BT strap. Unfortunately your Suunto uses ANT+ so it won't work.
 
Or check out the Twelve South Action Sleeve. Its amazing. It basically turns the watch into a HRM around your bicep. I have been using for a week or so and the heart rate readings are amazingly accurate for Weight Lifting Cardio Crossfit etc etc.
 
cmbauer said:
Or check out the Twelve South Action Sleeve. Its amazing. It basically turns the watch into a HRM around your bicep. I have been using for a week or so and the heart rate readings are amazingly accurate for Weight Lifting Cardio Crossfit etc etc.
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Cool product. Too bad the readings on the watch have deteriorated to the point of being unusable. Just trash. I won't be upgrading if this isn't fixed.
 
aaplwatch said:
Cool product. Too bad the readings on the watch have deteriorated to the point of being unusable. Just trash. I won't be upgrading if this isn't fixed.
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Lol mine haven't. Might wanna get it checked.

Also I've had no issue when jumping rope either. Just be sure to wear the watch high and tight. Hmm sounds like a haircut.
 
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