Heart Rate Monitor Question for Women
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luv2eduk8
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I have a heart rate monitor and it works great, except when I do jumping jacks. It goes way down to like 60 and the will 00 out. When I stop and continue other exercises that do not require jumping it goes back up to 120 or higher depending on the exercise.
I am not sure if it is my boobs getting in the way (I am large chested) or if my chest strap isn't tight enough and moves around. I works fine when I jog/run on the treadmill and that has me moving somewhat up and down.
Any one else have this issue or know what I can do for this not to happen?
Thanks.
I am not sure if it is my boobs getting in the way (I am large chested) or if my chest strap isn't tight enough and moves around. I works fine when I jog/run on the treadmill and that has me moving somewhat up and down.
Any one else have this issue or know what I can do for this not to happen?
Thanks.
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This happens to me when I'm running. I get sweaty and the strap slips. I imagine as you're jumping the strap is moving and can't give an accurate read because it is unable to maintain a good connection.0
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With higher impact stuff it's important to be sure your strap is tight enough. I tighten mine and then tuck it underneath my sports bra and have no problems. Be sure there's a good, constant connection to your skin and you shouldn't have issues.0
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I would imagine it's the up-and-down movement of your arms during the jumping jacks! Like others said, tighten it and wear it under your bra...that'll hold it in place!0
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What all of the above have said!0
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My polar heart rate monitor would 00 out sometimes until I started using buh bump gel on my chest strap.0
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