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Heart rate monitoring whilst in spin exercise

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‎01-11-2016 09:19

‎01-11-2016 09:19

My surge gave completely erroneous heart beat record compared to that given on the spin bike control screen and that taken manually over six different times. One time Surge said 79 BPM; spin bike said 102; taken by hand 100. Another time Surge said 85; spin bike 120; taken by hand count 122. The surge was in the spin exercise mode. The read out on the computer said 9 mins spin and some 30 calories burnt. I was on the bike for 20 minutes and burnt 159 calories according to the control screen on the bike. Conclusion. Surge not fit for purpose.
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‎01-11-2016 09:28

‎01-11-2016 09:28

Since you've already reached your own conclusions, I'm not sure what information you're looking for by posting here?

Mike | London, UK

Blaze, Surge, Charge 2, Charge, Flex 2 - iPad Air 2, Nokia Lumia 925 (Deceased), iPhone 6

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‎01-11-2016 11:49

‎01-11-2016 11:49

Yes, HR inaccuracy while performing various exercises has been reported in this forum and on the Internet in reviews. There is no support for bluetooth chest strap, so if Surge doesn't accurately track HR then I recommend returning it.

Aria, Fitbit MobileTrack on iOS. Previous: Flex, Force, Surge, Blaze

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‎01-14-2016 09:17

‎01-14-2016 09:17

Thank you for your comment.
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