Ladies - Comfortable Cheststrap/HRM?

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pandsmomCheryl
pandsmomCheryl Posts: 168 Member
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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
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    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
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    Never heard of the Rhythm - THANKS - googling now...
  • Oh_Allie
    Oh_Allie Posts: 258 Member
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    I have a New Balance N4 HRM, no discomfort.
  • mkbarnes1775
    mkbarnes1775 Posts: 55 Member
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    bump :)
  • RacheUk82
    RacheUk82 Posts: 70 Member
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    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
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    Ditto.. Polar, below the edge of the bra, not 'under' the bra.
  • ilenelynne
    ilenelynne Posts: 36 Member
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    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
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    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
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    Thanks all - I have to check the Polar's out...Very helpful info - I appreciate it!
  • drinknderive
    drinknderive Posts: 28 Member
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    I also love my Polar FT7. :)
  • BenchPressingCats
    BenchPressingCats Posts: 1,826 Member
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    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!

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