Today I re-moistened the Transmitter belt of the HRM just before going on the treadmill... The HRM readouts finally kicked in after about 1 1/2 minutes--better late than never, it seems; so, looks like the wireless router wasn't the main culprit after all... I think this new Polar SoftStrap (for the...

Just the other day...the wireless router had been on for about two weeks, and I just started using the Polar F7 HRM again about four days ago... The first time, on the treadmill, the F7 readings didn't kick in until after two or three minutes, then recorded the workout OK. But yesterday, I got no re...

I use a treadmill at home and have now been getting "00" readouts on Polar F7 Heart Rate Monitor, even though I'm moving at a good clip, the chest strap is both taut and well-moistened and has a fresh battery. The wrist receiver/watch seems to be functioning OK, out of the exercise area......

Thanks!

Horizon T101-3 [home] Treadmill doesn't have a levelling option built into it, and the floor beneath isn't quite level... Would placing a slim non-skid rubber mat under the treadmill feet (at the non-console end, where the floor is tilted) be OK and not compromise the integrity of the machine? Than...

While I'm still pondering your informed feedback, Boss Man, I'm impressed with the
timeliness of your responses...

Posting on some other fitness forums, the response rate is nowhere near
as fast as this one, Thanks!

Thanks, Boss Man for your suggestions...

Believe I should avoid squats, as they may aggravate an arthritic left knee, and the lunges are problematic
with post-op right knee still undergoing therapy for scar tissue buildup...

Any suggested substitutes for these particular exercise?

I had total knee replacement back in late April, and I'm still undergoing physical therapy for stiffness (scar tissue) in that knee. physical therapist has cleared me for doing workouts again, but this time I have to create a fitness regimen that will address limited flexion/extension in right knee,...