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Q: which setting should i use while weight training?

Which setting is best to monitor weight training?  there are settings for cardio exercises but not for weight lifting exercises

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Posted on Jul 8, 2015 6:50 AM

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Q: which setting should i use while weight training?

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  • by nick101,

    nick101 nick101 Jul 8, 2015 7:45 AM in response to clm002
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    Jul 8, 2015 7:45 AM in response to clm002

    The only setting that comes close is Other, but it's not very good. At the moment, the Watch just doesn't to a good job of exercises other than cardio.

     

    There are various threads around this in these forums, but really they're just repetitions of this.

     

    If there's a 3rd party phone app that has a watch companion, that might do better

  • by clm002,

    clm002 clm002 Jul 8, 2015 1:15 PM in response to nick101
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    Jul 8, 2015 1:15 PM in response to nick101

    yeah ive been using "Other" for weight training but was just curious what others are doing

  • by rory j,

    rory j rory j Jul 12, 2015 12:13 PM in response to clm002
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    Jul 12, 2015 12:13 PM in response to clm002

    I have been using "other" but it really stinks at measuring my HR accurately. Right after I finish a squat set I'll check my HRM and it shows me my last resting (between set) heart rate (usually 65-80). Then after about 10 seconds it gets with the program and tells me a more accurate number (125-140 depending on th intensity) also the calorie count has me at around 250-300 for an hour of moderate to high intensity weight lifting.... HA!

     

    honestly, compared to a traditional HRM the apple watch is a joke. It's very inaccurate unless I am just sitting there. Often it struggles to get an accurate read when I am running/lifting. Just sits and spins. Also the calories burnt are WAY OFF compared to what my GARMIN Fenix 2 and Wahoo fitness (app paired with Bluetooth HRM Monit or says)

     

    if somebody has never used and HRM before they won't know the difference. But for me, so far, it's really inaccurate and more of a novelty item.