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HR monitor strap

MissyGMissyG
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Hi Ladies,
I'm having (always have) a hard time getting my HR strap to stay put when I'm cycling and sometimes running. I have a large sternum which doesn't help. I have it tight and have tried it loose too but it's causing unreliable data to appear.
Do any of you use a jog bra with the built in strap?
Thanks!
Happy training.

Comments

  • Stephanie HartmannStephanie Hartmann

    I've never used a built in strap. Sounds interesting. Since I got the Mio-link wrist monitor, I have no more issues. The straps are in the bottom of a box somewhere in the house, where they shall stay forever. Maybe longer.

  • rlh2000rlh2000
    I second the Mio link! I had the same issue with the chest strap. I am very picky on my sports bras so never tried any of the built in strap ones. Highly recommend the Mio link, only downside is the battery won't last an ironman. I think more and more HR monitors are going to go to the optical route!
  • MissyGMissyG
    Hmmmm. Where have you gals been?
    Is it compatible with Polar products?
    Thanks.
  • Stephanie HartmannStephanie Hartmann
    http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/01/mio-link-first-look.html

     

    There was also a big long thread here in the forums on HR tools also. Many Mio link fans there also.

  • MissyGMissyG

    Thanks Stephanie!

  • Clark MitchellClark Mitchell
    I just started using this optical strap that you wear on your arm - http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/05/scosche-antbluetooth-optical.html and so far I'm very happy. The only issue I expect that i will run into is battery life as it only lasts 7-8 hours, so not enough time for a full IM at my pace.
  • MissyGMissyG

    I appreciate the feedback all.  I did buy the Myo but actually think I will return it until they come up with something that lasts longer than 7 hours.  Whether I'm racing an IM or ultra, I'm likely to be out there longer.  Perhaps the strap on the Polar V800 will be more accurate.

    Melissa

  • Stephanie HartmannStephanie Hartmann

    I don't have a power meter, I have what's called a PowerCal (Cycleops) it's a chest strap that works HR for power. It's actually pretty accurate. I only use it on the trainer though. I think someone said they would have more than one Mio Link. For the price you could have one for the bike and one for the run and just switch them. I think that's what I'll do for Florida. I also think you can get a little too obsessed with this stuff. When things go wrong, and they do, being able to gauge how you feel without toys is a good skill.

    If I keep doing this stuff, I'll probably get a power meter, but other than the PowerCal on my trainer, I'll never wear a chest strap again.

  • MissyGMissyG

    Valid points Stephanie.  Unfortunately, the Mio doesn't dial into the Polar I have now and I can't swing two of them and a new monitor.  I agree about the gadgets.  My chest strap often goes from 35 bpm (I know I'm not about to flat line) to >200 which I know isn't accurate.  I'd kind of like to chuck them all but EN uses either power or HR for training progression.  At B2B IM (not coached by EN), I found myself having to slow down on the bike so I could stay in zone 2-3.  I'd trained in the hills where I live and that course was pancake flat.  On the run, I couldn't fast enough to get my HR up into zone 2. 

    Crazy.

  • Stephanie HartmannStephanie Hartmann

    I hear that! If all the toys would just get along!! image

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