Ladies - Comfortable Cheststrap/HRM?

pandsmomCheryl
pandsmomCheryl Posts: 168 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I have an inexpensive Timex HRM with chest strap but when I use it, tucking it in under my bra, I find it VERY uncomfortable...the plastic bit that reads my heart rate digs into my rib cage - just causes a weird pressure that is completely distracting to my workout. Do they make more comfortable ones?

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  • freyaheart
    freyaheart Posts: 220 Member
    I've been looking into getting the Rhythm made by Scosche. You wear it on your forearm so you wouldn't have to worry about it being to uncomfortable with your bra.

    It's a little pricy at $100 but I am saving up for it.
  • pandsmomCheryl
    pandsmomCheryl Posts: 168 Member
    Never heard of the Rhythm - THANKS - googling now...
  • Oh_Allie
    Oh_Allie Posts: 258 Member
    I have an Oregon Scientific HRM with chest strap that's definitely noticeable until you're used to it, but not at all uncomfortable. After wearing it for so long, I honestly don't even realize it's there anymore.

    http://www.amazon.com/Oregon-Scientific-Se331-Gaiam-Trainer/dp/B0044RWYTA/
  • silverlining84
    silverlining84 Posts: 330 Member
    I love my Polar FT4F HRM. I can't even feel the chest strap and it stays in place just perfect.
  • MK608
    MK608 Posts: 47 Member
    I have the Polar FT60 and absolutely love it... I highly recommend it. The chest strap is very comfortable- I often forget I'm wearing it.
  • BenchPressingCats
    BenchPressingCats Posts: 1,826 Member
    I love my Polar FT4F HRM. I can't even feel the chest strap and it stays in place just perfect.

    I have the same one and I often forget that I'm wearing it. I have more trouble wearing the watch because I don't like having things on my wrist.
  • NovemberJune
    NovemberJune Posts: 2,525 Member
    I have a Polar FT4 and it's definitely comfortable. I don't feel it after the first few seconds. I don't tuck it into my bra though, I just wear it under the bra. Maybe that's your problem with that one ?
  • foxylady522
    foxylady522 Posts: 80
    I also have a Polar FT4. It is incredibly comfortable and I would forget that it is on if it weren't for the watch.
  • randrews0407
    randrews0407 Posts: 216 Member
    I have a New Balance N4 HRM, no discomfort.
  • mkbarnes1775
    mkbarnes1775 Posts: 55 Member
    I have a Polar as well, the FT60 and I really like it. I can't feel the chest strap at all and have been known to forget it and leave it on.
  • cmurphy252
    cmurphy252 Posts: 279 Member
    I love my Polar FT4F HRM. I can't even feel the chest strap and it stays in place just perfect.

    I have the Polar FT7 HRM and echo the earlier comments - very comfortable and stays in place.
  • bookworm_847
    bookworm_847 Posts: 1,903 Member
    I also have a Polar FT4. It is incredibly comfortable and I would forget that it is on if it weren't for the watch.

    I love my Polar FT4. I barely notice the chest strap. It's comfortable and works well.
  • runawayescape
    runawayescape Posts: 58 Member
    bump :)
  • RacheUk82
    RacheUk82 Posts: 70 Member
    Also an FT4 fan here, I wear the chest strap under the band of my sports bra so cant really feel it.

    I find the watch more annoying as I wear it on my right wrist, so when I bend my wrist, sometimes the buttons press! But, I do love using it.
  • dawningr
    dawningr Posts: 387 Member
    Ditto.. Polar, below the edge of the bra, not 'under' the bra.
  • ilenelynne
    ilenelynne Posts: 36 Member
    I have the H7 as well and it's so comfortable that I forget to take it off. But if I leave it on for a couple of hours - battery dies. I have already replaced the battery 4 times. And nothing tells you it burned out except it won't connect so I'm a bit unhappy with battery life.
  • SweetestLibby
    SweetestLibby Posts: 607 Member
    Same as the others with the Polar. I weat mine under my sports bra band and I forget that it's there!
  • pandsmomCheryl
    pandsmomCheryl Posts: 168 Member
    Thanks all - I have to check the Polar's out...Very helpful info - I appreciate it!
  • drinknderive
    drinknderive Posts: 28 Member
    I also love my Polar FT7. :)
  • BenchPressingCats
    BenchPressingCats Posts: 1,826 Member
    I find the watch more annoying as I wear it on my right wrist, so when I bend my wrist, sometimes the buttons press! But, I do love using it.

    I hate that! It makes it so difficult to do pushups with the watch on!
  • beachquilt
    beachquilt Posts: 39 Member
    I love my Polar FT4F HRM. I can't even feel the chest strap and it stays in place just perfect.

    I agree totally!! Love mine!
  • murphy612
    murphy612 Posts: 734 Member
    I love my Polar FT4F HRM. I can't even feel the chest strap and it stays in place just perfect.

    I have the Polar FT7 HRM and echo the earlier comments - very comfortable and stays in place.

    ^^^ Same here
  • alasin1derland
    alasin1derland Posts: 575 Member
    I love my Polar FT4F HRM. I can't even feel the chest strap and it stays in place just perfect.

    I have the Polar FT7 HRM and echo the earlier comments - very comfortable and stays in place.

    ^^^ Same here




    me too polar ft7
  • ktrn0312
    ktrn0312 Posts: 722 Member
    I have a polar Hrm & it's very comfortable & very reliable.
    I also own a Rhythm & it was a big waste of money. Highly inaccurate numbers. I did side by side comparison with my Polar & it gave grossly elevated numbers. I liked the idea of attaching to my forearm because I was looking for something convenient to use on my working days when I go for a walk during my lunch break but, it failed to fit the bill.
  • toronto81
    toronto81 Posts: 17 Member
    +1 for Polar. ft40. Don't even know its there after putting it on.
  • tcraw15
    tcraw15 Posts: 223 Member
    I have a Polar RS300X. The chest strap is super comfortable. Like others, with the Polar FT4 and FT7, I forget it's even there. I also wear mine under my sports bra band. I don't like wearing things on my wrists either, but the watch doesn't bother me.

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