The $149.99 Garmin HRM-Fit features a clever design that makes wearing a chest strap with a sports bra more comfortable.

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Garmin's HRM-Fit chest strap offers a comfortable alternative to traditional chest straps for sports bra wearers. It attaches to the sports bra band instead of wrapping fully around the chest, providing better comfort and ease of use. It is more accurate than optical heart rate sensors and works well for people with tattoos and darker skin. However, it requires the right kind of sports bra and is less compatible with third-party devices.

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