Garmin HRM-Fit, Heart Rate Monitor Designed for Women, Clip-On Design

I got this HRM so I could better track my heart rate while marathon training this year. It paired easily with my Garmin Forerunner and was easy to put on and comfortable (no chafing noted). I wear an Oiselle Flyout bra and it clipped on with no issues. The only negative is it smells a little like a bandaid even if it's clean, nothing terrible though.

Does what it is supposed to. I lick the 4 sensors before putting it on and connectivity is instant. I use a Garmin watch but it also connects to my Nordic Trac treadmill and bike too. Over a year and the battery is still good. The strap is looking a little ratty but I use it 5 times a week. Good investment for training but it's a luxury not a necessity.

Idea for women because it uses your sports bra to clip onto and hold into place. It's a meaningful improvement by eliminating the extra strap running around your middle.

But why 4 stars then? I'm still kinda "iffy" on this. While it is so much better than the arm heart rate I was using and is more accurate than the built in wrist HR on my Garmin watch, I'm still not sure about this. Tbf, this is the first HR monitor strap I've used. I've only ever used just the watch HR or the HR monitor that goes on the arm just below the elbow. That being said, here are some pros and cons that I've come to notice using it 5-6 days a week: Pros: -Easy to put on -Works with pretty much all my sports bra I own (for my longline sports bra, I just fold the band under a bit before clipping it on and it has worked just fine that way) -Fast and easy to take off -I like that I'm getting a more accurate HR when working out/running -Connects easily to the Peloton app, Garmin watch Cons: -Bulky/bumpy - can see it under the tank top -Certain floor work, like with yoga or post workout stretch, it's uncomfortable because you can't lay on stomach with it on for some stuff and if I'm out on trail, I don't necessarily want to take it off just to do some stretching -Can be uncomfortable at times. I often feel like I have to keep adjusting it because it's bulky and I can feel it in an uncomfortable way. -Unsure about battery life. It seems like it will be okay but after 3 uses, battery dropped to the 80% range. Be a bummer if I had to replace batteries constantly but we'll see. So far it's been okay and hasn't dropped too much so it may be the battery was older on the one I got so wasn't a full 100% when I started out. -Cost. It's quite pricey for how uncomfortable, stiff and bulky and possible chafing issues. All in all, I kept it and didn't return it because I do like the ease of clip it on and go and that my tighter long sleeve shirts don't cause a problem like with the armband. I don't like the feel of it and can't wait to take it off so I wish it was more comfortable vs it feeling so stiff and bulky and like I have to adjust it a few times and that it might chafe after wearing it for awhile - like longer runs or workouts. Time will tell if I end up liking it more but right now I don't love it but it's the better option from what is currently available to me without spending more money

Despite mixed reviews when researching, I LOVE this HRM-FIT. It clips easily to a tight fitting sports bra, at the front and at each side and is comfortable and secure. It connected to my Garmin watch with no effort and also to my phone. Definitely more accurate than just using the wrist heart rates, and if you want correct zones for training you need correct heart rates. I like it more than the complete chest strap monitor I had before, it’s easier to wear and more comfortable for sure.

Provides accurate HR data, I’ve really enjoyed it so far. I really wanted to lean into monitoring my zone 2 HR and this was perfect. Note: you must wear with bras with tighter bands. ex: lululemon long line bra is too flimsy and the device can’t sit flush to my skin. My normal energy bra that isn’t longline is perfectly fine. I haven’t experienced any chaffing so far.

Amazing improvement over the full chest strap. I bought this when my previous version finally failed (8+ yrs?). Since I wasn’t looking I missed the terrific innovation. I had always struggled with the old chest HRM getting the chest strap tight enough to stay on but not interfere with breathing. This solves that problem!! If I was a fella, I’d buy a sport bra and this HRM! Definitely wish I had bought this sooner. Thank you @Garmin!

Works well extremely accurate

This item is very accurate, fits on any bra. The only downfall to it, is it chafes a bit when you start to run longer distance.

Très satisfaite. Facile à utiliser. Facile à installer. Stable pendant les mouvements

J’avais auparavant la ceinture cardio H10, très performante mais un léger inconfort, je me sentais serré. Aujourd’hui avec ce nouveau capteur à clipper sur la brassière, c’est un vrai bonheur. Je ne l’a sent même plus

Normal, buen uso.

Really happy with it. Heart rate monitors are essential for me when I'm working out because I have health conditions and am in medication that is affected when my heart rate is too high. So I like to keep it as controlled as possible. The garmin watch I have would not consistently track my HR unless I had it on tight. So I tried a cheap chest strap and it certainly improved however my sports bras would often get in the way. This one worked well, it fits on my gymshark sports bras and after my session I checked my heart rate and there were no drop outs! It's really comfortable to wear however when I had to lean on my chest to do rows it did press into me a bit however it wasn't that uncomfortable I was able to carry out my exercise. Regards battery - at first I panicked because I tried opening it with a butter knife which usually does it for me with these kinds of slots but it didn't work. So I tried different sized coins and it seems the only one that easily opened it from what I tried was a 2 pence coin so I'm going to be sure to keep that around for when the battery needs changing. So it connected very easily and quickly to my Garmin watch. Overall I'm really happy with this product.