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Garmin’s new heart rate tracker pairs nearly perfectly with sports bras

Proof that chest straps can and should be designed with sports bras in mind.

Also, with the HRM-Fit, cleaning the strap is easy because underboob sweat wasn’t as much of an issue because there isn’t a ton of fabric touching my skin. Plus, they’re more accurate than optical heart rate sensors since they actually measure your heartbeat via electrical signals instead of light reflected off your skin. Finally, someone in the fitness tech space has acknowledged that chest straps can — and should — be designed differently for people who wear bras.

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