HELP!! Heart Rate Monitor :(

christina_michelle
christina_michelle Posts: 225
edited November 10 in Fitness and Exercise
My heart rate monitor won't connect to my body band until half way through the workout! I have it at 60BPM to start working and NOTHING! it won't connect until half way through!

I did have it in a cold car for a day? (the band) I just don't know whats wrong and am sad it's not working :(

Please help! I've looked up the user guides and it doesn't explain what to do in this situation really, besides replace batteries...which I don't think is it..and I don't know how to tell if it is since it does work half way through the workout!


I have a Timex WR30M with the body band.
Help me!!!

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  • Freax
    Freax Posts: 91 Member
    You have to wet the strap a bit to start it up. The reason it starts working halfway is because your sweat is wetting it for you and I'm guessing you don't sweat right away into your workout. So, all you have to do is apply some water to it and attach it to yourself and you should be ready to go. Good luck.
  • christina_michelle
    christina_michelle Posts: 225
    worked thank you!
  • DonPendergraft
    DonPendergraft Posts: 520 Member
    You can buy some electrode gel that works great. KY Jelly works too. I bought some and peeled off the label and sharpied "electrode gel" on it so it wouldn't be weird just leaving it on my dresser or whatever. Plus, BONUS!, dual use. ;)
  • Freax
    Freax Posts: 91 Member
    worked thank you!
    No problem.
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