Does it work for fat women with huge boobs? :)I wear about a 44DD bra. I am concerned that this strap is supposed to go around your chest - where? Under my armpits and over my boobs? Under my boobs and around my ribcage? Will this even work for me?I have been working out really hard for the last few weeks. In the beginning, I would take my heart rate after I cooled down, and it was around 140. Right where I want it. But after a couple weeks, I began working out harder, and after cool-down, it was more like 160. That is higher than I want it to be, higher than the fat-burning zone. Now I am concerned, and I'd like to keep track of it during. I am also curious why they can't just make a wristwatch HRM that monitors from your wrist. That is one of the places your heart rate is taken from, after all. How is that less accurate than trying to locate my heartbeat through my DDs? Does it work for fat women with huge boobs? :)I wear about a 44DD bra. I am concerned that this strap is supposed to go around your chest - where? Under my armpits and over my boobs?... » Read More Does it work for fat women with huge boobs? :)I wear about a 44DD bra. I am concerned that this strap is supposed to go around your chest - where? Under my armpits and over my boobs? Under my boobs and around my ribcage? Will this even work for me?I have been working out really hard for the last few weeks. In the beginning, I would take my heart rate after I cooled down, and it was around 140. Right where I want it. But after a couple weeks, I began working out harder, and after cool-down, it was more like 160. That is higher than I want it to be, higher than the fat-burning zone. Now I am concerned, and I'd like to keep track of it during. I am also curious why they can't just make a wristwatch HRM that monitors from your wrist. That is one of the places your heart rate is taken from, after all. How is that less accurate than trying to locate my heartbeat through my DDs? « Show Less
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I have a heart rate monitor with a chest strap--it goes UNDER your boobs not over. I am large breasted too, it's not an issue.
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I always run with the heart rate monitor on my 305. Once you get used to using it it really is a valuable training tool to monitor intensity in different types of workouts. I often feel I'm working hard, for example running up a hill, and look down to see my heart rate 20 beats higher than I want. This tells me it's okay to slow down until I get back to flat. Very important if you want to stay in aerobic or anaerobic zones for specific periods of time. Also, it's cool to see how much lower my heart-rate is now compared with a year ago running the same pace. It tells me I'm in much better shape and helps me set goals for future races. I always run with the heart rate monitor on my 305. Once you get used to using it it really is a valuable training tool to monitor intensity in different types of workouts. I often feel I'm working hard, for example running up a hill, and look down to see my heart rate 20 beats higher than I want. This tells me it's okay to slow down until I get back to flat. Very important if you want to stay in aerobic or anaerobic zones for specific periods of time. Also, it's cool to see how much lower my heart-rate is now compared with a year ago running the same pace. It tells me I'm in much better... » Read More I always run with the heart rate monitor on my 305. Once you get used to using it it really is a valuable training tool to monitor intensity in different types of workouts. I often feel I'm working hard, for example running up a hill, and look down to see my heart rate 20 beats higher than I want. This tells me it's okay to slow down until I get back to flat. Very important if you want to stay in aerobic or anaerobic zones for specific periods of time. Also, it's cool to see how much lower my heart-rate is now compared with a year ago running the same pace. It tells me I'm in much better shape and helps me set goals for future races. « Show Less
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This is a late response to Diosdado but if it can help someone else...I am a female with small, bony 6" wrists. I ordered the Pro series in small and extra small. The small had a bit of room but couldn't close tighter because that was as far as it could go. There was also some excess strap sticking out which I knew would drive me insane while lifting. The extra small could close tighter (I know they say you don't want it tight but I like having the option) and I was able to make it looser as well. The main thing was no excess strap sticking out. Now, my husband tried the small on and while he didn't lift anything with the grips they seemed to fit him okay. This is a late response to Diosdado but if it can help someone else...I am a female with small, bony 6" wrists. I ordered the Pro series in small and extra small. The small had a bit of room but couldn't close tighter because that was as far as it could go. There was also some excess strap sticking out which I knew would drive me insane while lifting. The extra small could close tighter (I know they say you don't want it tight but I like having the option) and I was able to make it looser as well. The main thing was no excess strap sticking out. Now, my husband tried the small on... » Read More This is a late response to Diosdado but if it can help someone else...I am a female with small, bony 6" wrists. I ordered the Pro series in small and extra small. The small had a bit of room but couldn't close tighter because that was as far as it could go. There was also some excess strap sticking out which I knew would drive me insane while lifting. The extra small could close tighter (I know they say you don't want it tight but I like having the option) and I was able to make it looser as well. The main thing was no excess strap sticking out. Now, my husband tried the small on and while he didn't lift anything with the grips they seemed to fit him okay. « Show Less
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Interesting question. I just measured my arm and it's 12"! But I believe any bigger than that you'd definitely need a bigger cuff, which probably can be ordered. The 12" cuff JUST fits me so any bigger than that, no. It also indicates when you've put it on properly, it has a circle with OK in it. Otherwise, it stops working until you have it on right. It does do heart beats rate but if you have an irregular heart beat, it would possibly show it OR it may shut down. The B/P monitoring company most likely doesn't want to get sued for someone having an irregular heartbeat so I think it will shut down. Contact manufacturer, I'm sure they'd be very happy to help.
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It only counts them as you put your heart rate in. It is very sensitive so you cant move your arm around while you are trying to capture your heart rate, I actually have to stop running for a minute and press the buttons to get a reading. It will then calculate the calories burned based on the time elapsed at the heart rate that you captured, so for example if you run for thirty minutes you would need to stop a couple times during your run to get a heart rate reading and if you stop the timer before your last heart rate reading it will not calculate those calories. So long story longer I like it to get and "idea" of my calories but it is a pain to stop several times to get the heart rate reading and I question how truly accurate it is since it is not real time for the heart rate only when you actually press the buttons to capture the heart rate...but I hate chest straps so this is the next best thing for me. Hope that helps
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Interesting question. I just measured my arm and it's 12"! But I believe any bigger than that you'd definitely need a bigger cuff, which probably can be ordered. The 12" cuff JUST fits me so any bigger than that, no. It also indicates when you've put it on properly, it has a circle with OK in it. Otherwise, it stops working until you have it on right. It does do heart beats rate but if you have an irregular heart beat, it would possibly show it OR it may shut down. The B/P monitoring company most likely doesn't want to get sued for someone having an irregular heartbeat so I think it will shut down. Contact manufacturer, I'm sure they'd be very happy to help. Interesting question. I just measured my arm and it's 12"! But I believe any bigger than that you'd definitely need a bigger cuff, which probably can be ordered. The 12" cuff JUST fits me so any bigger than that, no. It also indicates when you've put it on properly, it has a circle with OK in it. Otherwise, it stops working until you have it on right. It does do heart beats rate but if you have an irregular heart beat, it would possibly show it OR it may shut down. The B/P monitoring company most likely doesn't want to get sued for someone having an irregular heartbeat so I think... » Read More Interesting question. I just measured my arm and it's 12"! But I believe any bigger than that you'd definitely need a bigger cuff, which probably can be ordered. The 12" cuff JUST fits me so any bigger than that, no. It also indicates when you've put it on properly, it has a circle with OK in it. Otherwise, it stops working until you have it on right. It does do heart beats rate but if you have an irregular heart beat, it would possibly show it OR it may shut down. The B/P monitoring company most likely doesn't want to get sued for someone having an irregular heartbeat so I think it will shut down. Contact manufacturer, I'm sure they'd be very happy to help. « Show Less
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It comes with the strap and a sensor. the sensor buttons onto the strap. My chest is 52 inches and I still have about 6 inches of play in the strap if needed. The strap is flexible so it should fit you. This is truly a great product and it has helped me stay within my cardio limits. Good luck.
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Length will fit. I'm 5'11 and pretty close to the shape of the guy in the picture. It's a tight fit in my chest area. It cuts in a little tight in my chest but I personally don't mind because I'm only using it to keep a better posture when running so I can isolate the strain on my stomach. It's one of those things that you have to get use to the little discomfort. Over all I would say women with larger breast may not like the product the strap might be to tight on the under side. I have mine at the largest size. If you can get pass that discomfort then this is A+ product. I would try it it's definitely better the all the other ones I looked at. Length will fit. I'm 5'11 and pretty close to the shape of the guy in the picture. It's a tight fit in my chest area. It cuts in a little tight in my chest but I personally don't mind because I'm only using it to keep a better posture when running so I can isolate the strain on my stomach. It's one of those things that you have to get use to the little discomfort. Over all I would say women with larger breast may not like the product the strap might be to tight on the under side. I have mine at the largest size. If you can get pass that discomfort then this is A+ product. I would try it... » Read More Length will fit. I'm 5'11 and pretty close to the shape of the guy in the picture. It's a tight fit in my chest area. It cuts in a little tight in my chest but I personally don't mind because I'm only using it to keep a better posture when running so I can isolate the strain on my stomach. It's one of those things that you have to get use to the little discomfort. Over all I would say women with larger breast may not like the product the strap might be to tight on the under side. I have mine at the largest size. If you can get pass that discomfort then this is A+ product. I would try it it's definitely better the all the other ones I looked at. « Show Less
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What do fat guys and women have in common? We both have breast! I wear mine up high where my pistol is basically in my arm pit. Took about 10 min. to get used to. To me, it still beats the heck out of every other option. I'm in and out of the truck all day and work outside. I wear this holster everyday with a large fram pistol and I love it.
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I'm fat too and I haven't had any problem with it coming off. I put it high on my hip, where there are no rolls, on my abdomen, high up by my breasts, and by my belly button. The problem I've had is it only works for 1-2 days. I wonder if this is related to a higher dose being needed if you are overweight.
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I've had mine a few weeks. So far, it's been as accurate as my Garmin chest strap. I don't even strap it that tight. Feels very comfortable. I don't know if it makes a difference, but my wrist is bony.
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I am also a nursing mom of a 4-month old and have been using the BodyBugg (similar product-same manufacturer different on-line tools) for 2 months and feel it has been pretty accurate. I have already reached my pre-pregnancy weight and am continuing to lose weight at a rate of just over 1 pound per week. I've found the online tools very helpful in tracking the quality of calories I'm eating (more protein, less "junk"). I'm not sure about the online program for this armband, but I think it could be a very helpful tool. Best of luck!
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That info. should be on there site.. but for me it basically reminds me to stand & sit straight... I don't have to use it for very long 10-15 min whenever I start to feel hunched or if I know I haven't been standing straight & my shoulders are aching. I don't use it everyday... Im 47, have had 6 babys, im thin, but my shoulders carry my stress... so when Im feeling the need I just slip it on & it retrains my body & mind. I would think if you are very hunched you would want to do it daily, & retrain your body & mind to stand straight onm its own when you are not wearing it... hope this helps :) That info. should be on there site.. but for me it basically reminds me to stand & sit straight... I don't have to use it for very long 10-15 min whenever I start to feel hunched or if I know I haven't been standing straight & my shoulders are aching. I don't use it everyday... Im 47, have had 6 babys, im thin, but my shoulders carry my stress... so when Im feeling the need I just slip it on & it retrains my body & mind. I would think if you are very hunched you would want to do it daily, & retrain your body & mind to stand straight onm its own when you are not wearing it... hope this helps :)
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Only if you wear the breast strap, which would be rather uncomfortable. I have the Basis now, which does that, but is not very good at measuring calorie consumption during activity. In any case, calorie count during sleep is rather uninteresting - the Basis shows I burned some 500 cal between midnight and 6:30 am and I would bet that this is within 10% of what it shows any other day, even after a hard workout when the actual consumption is higher. If you look for calorie count, I'd go with a Polar for workout and a Fitbit or similar with MyfitnessPal for the rest.
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My pink is looking pretty bad. I'll try the diswasher and hope is doesn't hurt it. I also just changed the time and now the settings are to high. The beats are just to high. I lost the instructions. Any recommendations gals?Polar F6 Women's Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Pink Coral)
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1st , check battery. 2nd, attempt a 'sync' connection by holding down both top & bottom right side buttons. The screen should change & flash 'sync' for a few sec before coming back to the original screen. It may take a few minutes of the heart rate numbers to flash '0' before registering your rate. Be patient. It may take a few attempts of this, several few minutessessions, before it does sync. 3rd, make sure you're placing the strap ondevice fairly high , say nipple high, & squarely where your chest should 'concaves' btwn the nipples...
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I wear it around my chest. The electro probes underneath the monitor picks up your heart rate, so I don't think it would calibrate with an arm pulse.