Ladies - best locale for an HRM?

maglodee
maglodee Posts: 46 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I've started to wear my Nike HRM during my workouts, but I'm getting some very odd numbers. In the middle of a full blown workout, I'm only registering a heartbeat of 41, but during my cool down it's 128.

I suspect my HRM is moving around too much, or not making the best contact. If I make it any tighter, I can't breathe, so that's not really an option. I've tried pre-wetting the contacts and wearing it in the middle, to the left and to the right. Still getting wonky readings.

I'm wear the strap under the band of my bra. Is this the best place for it, or should I wear it above the girls? I also wonder if having very big girls smothers the signal to the watch. :blushing: Is this even possible? Any thoughts would be appreciated! Thanks.

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  • Jenph20
    Jenph20 Posts: 134 Member
    Hey, i dont know much about your hrm but i have the polar ft7 and ive had the same issues with it. It will spike then drop at random times. When i contacted customer support about it, they informed me it needs to be cleaned really well-like every workout, or every other workout. I was cleaning it, but i wasnt cleaning it extremely well. Also, i found that if you disconnect the front connector piece, that helps too.
  • Wyoruby
    Wyoruby Posts: 175 Member
    I've always worn it right under my bra as well. If you think it's tight enough to were it's not slipping then maybe you need some new batteries. I would change out the batteries and see if that helps to fix the problem.
  • maglodee
    maglodee Posts: 46 Member
    Both great suggestions! Thanks so much!
  • irisheyez718
    irisheyez718 Posts: 677 Member
    I had that problem a couple of times with my Polar, and I wear it in the same place that you do. I followed someone else's suggestion and washed it in the washing machine (in a wash bag), and so far haven't had that problem again. I think it probably needs a good cleaning. Good luck!
  • ezramedic
    ezramedic Posts: 119
    I have this problem too - and I washed mine, with soap and a dish brush, LOL - it seems to be working better now.

    I'm going to keep an eye on this thread in case there are some other ideas.

    (I never thought about wearing it above my boobs, LMAO!)
  • turbophoenix
    turbophoenix Posts: 152
    I wear mine right under my bra as well and it seems to work just fine :) It does feel a little strange at first but after a few times you'll get used to it!
  • icandoit203
    icandoit203 Posts: 170 Member
    try switching arms for the watch and keep the chest strap under your bra, I have that issue to with the girls smothering the hrm but once i adjust it in the correct postions and make sure it's just a little snug it works. I always take off the connector as soon as im done also. hope this helps
  • sunshinesonata
    sunshinesonata Posts: 241 Member
    bump for future advice.
  • jenniejengin
    jenniejengin Posts: 784 Member
    I have the plye and mine seem to jump to the 200's and I think it is not registering right also.
  • MrsLVF
    MrsLVF Posts: 787 Member
    Just below your bra.
    Your bra should not be covering your HRM.
  • BoxingAli
    BoxingAli Posts: 117 Member
    I do the same, under the bra. at first i was afraid to put it in the washing machine thinking it would mess up, but i do it like 1 week and have had no problems. just make sure it is tight too.
  • amycarol59
    amycarol59 Posts: 111 Member
    Could your bra be pushing it around that has happened to me when the reading went funky my bra was riding up underneath my strap. Had to switch to a better sports bra with no underwires.
  • JamCubeChi
    JamCubeChi Posts: 378 Member
    Bump for later reference.
  • Emancipated_Tai
    Emancipated_Tai Posts: 751 Member
    I have the PFT7. I wear it above my bra line, right in the middle of the girls. Seems to work fine. However, as suggested above, keeping it clean will help as well.
  • Kerri_is_so_very
    Kerri_is_so_very Posts: 999 Member
    I do the same, under the bra. at first i was afraid to put it in the washing machine thinking it would mess up, but i do it like 1 week and have had no problems. just make sure it is tight too.

    I use mine frequently and find that I need to wash it at least 2 times/week in the machine (I put it in a small mesh laundry bag to keep it from tangling around other things). It does give funky readings if it doesn't get tossed in the machine. I want to say I've heard to use a vinegar wash too...but I'm not 100% on that one.
  • jfcarlson713
    jfcarlson713 Posts: 108 Member
    I have Polar FT4. Wear the strap right under my bra with the sensor right in the middle. Be sure to keep the strap clean - I throw mine in the washing machine on cold and air dry once a week. Also run the contacts under water and get them WET before you put it on. This contact with the skin is what sends your heart rate to the sensor. I also have had to shorten my strap as I've lost weight. It should feel as tight as your bra strap. Good luck
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    I wear my New Balance N4 just under the girls and under my bra - the only time I had wonky readings was when the battery needed to be replaced in the strap. Changed it out and haven't had a problem since!
  • dcgonz
    dcgonz Posts: 174 Member
    I also had this problem with my Polar FT7 after about 4 months of use. I also washed the strap in the washing machine but this did not correct the problem. Turns out I needed a new battery for the heart rate sensor.
  • Irie_chick67
    Irie_chick67 Posts: 15
    I just completed a Polar Training seminar and you "CAN" wear the chest strap backwards. This should help the problem of "the girls" getting in the way. They also now make a sports bra, which you use instead of the strap.
  • thomassd1969
    thomassd1969 Posts: 564 Member
    I have the polar ft4 and wear the band right below my bra strap. I tried it above and it hurt my arms with rubbing when I ran. Mine works very well but the contacts have to be wet when I put it on.
  • MrsLVF
    MrsLVF Posts: 787 Member
    I just completed a Polar Training seminar and you "CAN" wear the chest strap backwards. This should help the problem of "the girls" getting in the way. They also now make a sports bra, which you use instead of the strap.
    Thank you, thank you, thank you.....
    You have just made my day, Just last week i was thinking someone needs to make a bra instead of the strap.

    http://www.polarusa.com/us-en/products/accessories/CardioSportsBra
  • BoxingAli
    BoxingAli Posts: 117 Member
    I just completed a Polar Training seminar and you "CAN" wear the chest strap backwards. This should help the problem of "the girls" getting in the way. They also now make a sports bra, which you use instead of the strap.
    Thank you, thank you, thank you.....
    You have just made my day, Just last week i was thinking someone needs to make a bra instead of the strap.

    http://www.polarusa.com/us-en/products/accessories/CardioSportsBra


    wow! that is awesome! thanks!

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