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

SO SO happy with this HR monitor. I had the regular ole chest monitor and I hated the feeling of it squeezing me and sometimes it would even aggravate my heartburn from the pressure. This is so much more comfortable for me and works just as well. I only use this when cycling paired with my Garmin bike computer so can't speak for other sports but it stays put well and always connected.

The strap is comfortable, stays in place even during intense training sessions, and the battery life is impressive. Setup was quick, and it syncs with my Garmin watch and app instantly. Some users mention that it can rub or buckle on the sides, but I haven't experienced any of these issues. It's so comfortable that i usually forget I'm wearing it. I went from a full chest strap to this version.

I bought this because my watch (forerunner 265S) was lagging behind on workouts, telling me that my HR was in the 130s when I was at VO2 max pace and struggling to breathe. The data from the HRM is wayyy better and comes in much faster than my watch, making it easier to pace during workouts. The fit is perfect and stays pretty tight to my chest even with a small chest. I never really think about it and usually forget I'm wearing it. Highly recommend

I wanted to see if my Fenix 7 was giving me accurate readings with the wrist based. It's actually not too far off so I started to have buyers remorse. Then I realized how annoying it was to wear the watch doing any kind of boxing or weight training/ push up planks etc. total game changer. It's easy to put on and I mostly only feel it when stretching at the end of class in a rotation. We did do some prone back work in one class and that was a tad uncomfortable. I love wearing it to hiit classes. It's instantly connected and hasn't lost its connection thus far. It syncs fast and I get my step count if my hands are full. I haven't run with it on yet

This is noticeably more comfortable and less restrictive than a traditional HRM. Would love a rechargeable option! The battery door came so tight I couldn't change it and had to warranty the whole HRM when the battery needed to be replaced, otherwise awesome product!

I wore this HR monitor to sync to my Garmin Venu2 while training for the NYC marathon. When donned properly (wetting in first) it gave great readings and info BUT caused chaffing. I had great difficulty wearing it for every training run and eventually abandoned it. The chaffing was primarily on my sternum dead center but occasionally under the side clips too. I used some lubricants to help my skin but never quite figured it out and the raw skin was painful with sweat. As I begin training for this years race I will need to find another HR monitor.

I bought this a month ago and have tried it with each of my three Champion Shock absorber bras. Unfortunately after about 45-60 min of running, the edges of the HRM-fit start chafing on both sides. Not a lot, but it is definitely uncomfortable. Other than that the HRM-Fit fits really well and the heart rate readings are great.

The HRM-Fit is very comfortable overall, and I really like how it attaches securely to my bras. However, I've consistently had an issue when running—the clasps rub my skin raw. I've tried multiple different bras and continue to experience the same problem. It's especially bad in the summer due to increased sweating and humidity, which causes more movement and friction against my skin. I've also tried using Body Glide, but it hasn't resolved the issue. At its worst, the irritation leads to open skin that burns even when I shower after running.

I tried it for a week, was hoping it would be more accurate than my Apple Watch, but it's not

The idea is good, and I think it's worth pursuing. However, at this stage it's rather early to market something like that. The type of bras are very restricted and even if it works, the sharp edges irritate and hurt my skin. In addition, you cannot wash it properly cause you cannot remove the electronic part, so it smells batteries/burnt electronic after about 3 months of moderate use. This is obviously a feature of several high-end models. I hope Garmin will solve the issues in the future but right now it's simply not worth buying.