Heart Rate Monitor w Sports Bra: Have any women out there discovered a secret to wearing the actual monitor strap with a sports bra?
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I typically just put the HRM under the bottom band of my sports bra, but if that is uncomfortable for you, they do make sports bras that you can buy that you can insert your HRM in.
61126
I never fastened to my bra strap so I don't know. I wear mine everyday attached to the right cup near the middle of the bra
2010773
Do not worry ! It works very well. I use it every day during exercise, it perfectly comes with the chest strap heart rate.
19175
I don't have an answer. I only use it to keep bra straps in place on shoulders. Sorry
1488694
Hello Beth,For the model I have (Model: 8RS00) there is an additional heart rate strap which needs to be purchased/worn to monitor heart rate. I think there is another model which has it built into the watch, but I'm not sure which one. I've really enjoyed this watch and for my purposes, running, swimming and biking, it's awesome. Good upload onto my iPhone App and good reports for distances, speed, etc. Hope that helps!
801852
Chest strap not bulky...just the sensor sticks out. But I don't find it to be uncomfortable at all with any workouts, even yoga. I do variety of workouts as well.
275462
Yes it comes with a chest strap that monitors your heart rate on your watch. When I am on the treadmill my heart rate shows up on the treadmill monitor also. V
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Yes, they have heart rate sensor strap but not necessarily to order it in the same purchase. Since I already have one so I do need to buy it. But if you need one, simply order the sensor strap together.
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I purchased the Polar sports bra to use with my Polar heart monitor and I could never get the monitor to work with it-but it works great with the strap
100822
I haven't had that problem at all. If anything, it is a bit inaccurate in the beginning of a run while my heart rate is just kicking in. After a few minutes at most, mine works well - as accurate as my Polar without the irritating strap.
63312
Yes you have to wear the strap around your chest to get a heart rate reading on the watch
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The heart monitor is worn on the chest. On the strap you'll see two vinyl areas on either side of the physical monitor unit. You normally need to moisten those before you start a workout to ensure an electrical connection to your skin. Once your start you workout they rely on natural moisture - i.e., sweat - to keep the connection active. To start monitoring, you press and hold the button on the Vivofit until it cycles to "HEART". First it will go to "SYNC", then "SLEEP", and then "HEART", at which point you release the button. The Vivofit will then begin displaying your heart rate assuming the electrode connection is good (remember to moisten them first). To stop heart rate monitoring when the workout is done press and hold the button until you see it read "OFF". You can then upload your activity to Garmin Connect.
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I think it's a bit higher. It is definitely higher then a bra strap would be across your back.
63313
I believe so! To be honest I haven't tried to get an accurate HR without using the chest strap!
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You have to wear to the heart strap detector to measure your heart rate and hence calculate the calories. I hope this helps.
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I love mine. I've had it about three weeks. I position it on my left wrist with the digital screen facing me and top of the screen up on my thumb end. Be sure the monitor is directly on your pulse and then wrap the Velcro band as tight around your wrist as possible. Sit straight in a chair, raise your wrist slightly above your heart and press the button to start the monitor. It will get tighter around your wrist and remain still. In the end, you'll have your blood pressure reading and your resting heart rate.
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It must be worn with the chest strap for the heart monitor function to work. All the other functions work without it.