Chest strap

amymeenieminymo

Does anyone else dread putting on their chest strap? I always find it to be really cold, but lately it doesn't help that my gym bag is in the car all day and VERY cold by the time I put it on. I have to brace myself and hold my breathe when I put it on, lol. The one day I had to use the bathroom very bad and when the shock of the cold chest strap hit me I swear I almost peed my pants right then.

Chenoachem

Since you are suppose to wet it first, I run it under warm water. It helps a lot.

jljohnson

Does anyone else dread putting on their chest strap? I always find it to be really cold, but lately it doesn't help that my gym bag is in the car all day and VERY cold by the time I put it on. I have to brace myself and hold my breathe when I put it on, lol. The one day I had to use the bathroom very bad and when the shock of the cold chest strap hit me I swear I almost peed my pants right then.

Depending on how cold it's getting, you may want to be careful about leaving it in a vehicle that gets very cold (around here, it's not unusual to be -10 to -40 degrees F in the dead of winter). Electronics don't always react well when they freeze, especially batteries and LCD displays, and I'd hate for a perfectly good HRM to die on you.

I'd try rubbing it between my hands for a few minutes to warm it up before putting it on.

taylorgirl

I am so with you on that! I tried wrapping mine up in a towel overnight and place it in my gym bag. The strap wasn't as cold but the plastic part will not get warm at all!:sad:

Lisa0711

Can you try putting it in your pocket on your way to the gym? That might help a little. But if not, you could just run it under warm water like someone mentioned... I know mine is cold too when I forget it in the truck overnight. I just try to brace myself the best I can and put it on.. it warms up eventually lol.