HATE HRM chest strap. Suggestions?

megleo818
megleo818 Posts: 595 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Luckily, the HRM belongs to my husband and I didn't buy the thing since I cannot STAND the chest strap. I've put it on twice, worn it around the house and adjusted it a few times on both occasions, then ripped it from my torso before heaving a huge sigh of relief and leaving for the gym. I also hate wearing a bra, so disliking having yet another strap around my ribcage is not a big surprise.

Question: Is there an arm-band style HRM (or pulse monitor) out there that anyone can recommend? -- I just want to get an estimation of my heart rate over time as I exercise, not trying for a super precise instrument. I definitely don't want to get some fancy heat-sensing unit that requires a subscription.

Any advise would be greatly appreciated!

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  • Di3012
    Di3012 Posts: 2,247 Member
    Luckily, the HRM belongs to my husband and I didn't buy the thing since I cannot STAND the chest strap. I've put it on twice, worn it around the house and adjusted it a few times on both occasions, then ripped it from my torso before heaving a huge sigh of relief and leaving for the gym. I also hate wearing a bra, so disliking having yet another strap around my ribcage is not a big surprise.

    Question: Is there an arm-band style HRM (or pulse monitor) out there that anyone can recommend? -- I just want to get an estimation of my heart rate over time as I exercise, not trying for a super precise instrument. I definitely don't want to get some fancy heat-sensing unit that requires a subscription.

    Any advise would be greatly appreciated!

    hI OP

    Not sure how good it is, but take a look at this:

    http://www.amazon.com/Impact-Sports-Strapless-Monitor-Calorimeter/dp/B0019ZDIOK
  • megleo818
    megleo818 Posts: 595 Member
    Thanks! Amazon does sell a few. Wondering if anyone's tried one? -- Thinking I'll just go by Amazon reviews and see what I get if I don't get any "real-life" reviews here.
  • linkegains
    linkegains Posts: 2
    IMO Spree's SmartCap [check spreesports(dot)com] does it best. So far while i have been using it it has been more accurate than my chest strap/has more functionality/it is literally just worn as a hat. Wirelessly sends all info like heart rate, body temp, calories, steps and other stuff for real time viewing on your smart phone. Super excited with it :)
  • cmbauer99
    cmbauer99 Posts: 184 Member
    I have tried several and nothing has been as accurate as a polar HRM and that includes a chest strap.

    most of the wireless ones, don't track HIIT and other little things. I know how you feel. I don't like wearing a bra either! BOOYA!!!
  • itodd4019
    itodd4019 Posts: 340 Member
    You only have to wear it for your workouts a few times, every once in a while. You'll get the jist of what your burns are.

    get thru it

    don't give up
    sweat daily
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    Normally I'd just say HTFU and get used to the strap as 99.9% of all strapless monitors are pretty useless but it seems that DC Rainmaker (pretty much the guru when it come to HRM / GPS types of reviews) gave a good review of the Mio Alpha.....

    http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/02/monitor-bluetooth-smartant.html

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