Garmin HRM-Pro Heart Rate Strap $137.99 ($127.99 for Pushys Members) Delivered @ Pushys

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ozbugunter on 08/05/2023 - 09:33 pushys.com.au (677 clicks)
Last edited 08/05/2023 - 14:59 by 2 other users

This has been $147.00 for months and now has dropped across a few sites (catch and amazon too).
Needs pushys sign up bonus $10 off to make this a deal.
Shipping: FREE

Bought this as I am interested in the running dynamics features that pairs with my Garmin watch and also for more accurate HR tracking. But there are cheaper HR straps out there included Garmin's base model but less features.

Cheapest historic price: $117.99 (June 2021)

DESCRIPTION:
This premium heart rate strap transmits real-time heart rate data over ANT+® connectivity and BLUETOOTH® Low Energy technology, giving you more training options. Consistently receive accurate heart rate on your Garmin device, in online training apps such as Zwift or even the compatible fitness equipment at the gym.

Track Running Dynamics
In addition to heart rate, HRM-Pro captures running dynamics that can help you improve your form. That includes metrics such as vertical oscillation, ground contact time, stride length, vertical ratio and more.

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  dan76n on 08/05/2023 - 10:19

  +4

  I have had one of these for a couple of years now.
  I find that optical HR isn’t as responsive as a chest strap.
  Biggest bonus is they updated the software in it so it can now do pace and once calibrated it’s spot on. I have my watch setup to use this for current pace and GPS for average.
  I find current pace with GPS is not as accurate.
  They very rarely go on sale so if after one I’d grab it now.

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    Farmos on 08/05/2023 - 10:26

    +2

    Cool, didn't know it did pace, will have to see how to get that working.

    I've had mine for a few years after a similar sale, still going strong, use it once or twice a week, haven't used it swimming much aftre the first month of excitement - mainly for running. I got it as my watch monitor wasn't working consistently and have found this works well.

    I found it works best strapped across the bottom of my ribs - think i read it needed to be below the ribs but that wasn't working for me as well - and needs the little pads to be wet before putting it on

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      dan76n on 08/05/2023 - 10:36

      +2

      The latest update pretty much made it compete with the Stryd power meter but at a fraction of the price and with HR monitoring.
      Re wet contacts. Put the strap on then fold out so the pad is flat and spit on it. Don’t do it inside until you get your aim right.

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    ScottEh on 08/05/2023 - 10:55

    My FR225 had great current pace (except for one update which completely borked it but was later fixed). Upgraded to a Fenix 6 Pro and it's all over the place. Every time I check my pace it'll be much slower than I feel, then the average pace at the KM mark is around what I actually expected. Good to know this could be a solution.

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      aekt on 08/05/2023 - 11:23

      +1

      Garmin watch uses running cadence (steps over time) to calculate instantaneous pace couple with average stride length over a longer period calculated with GPS coord. Without running dynamics pod, the cadence is taken from the watch (ie. via wrist), so each time the watch is lifted up to read the screen, there will be some impacts on the pace read out. How big the impact is depends on a number of things, including how long the watch is lilfted up for and to an extent model/software of the watch.

      This HRM will help alleviate this point as the watch will take running cadence from the HRM instead and will be "cleaner".

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      dan76n on 08/05/2023 - 11:28

      Exactly the same situation for me.
      I had an old Garmin foot pod I started using but the issue with those is when you use different shoes it throws the calibration out.
      TBH, when they did the update I was rather sceptical that they could creat an algorithm to calculate how fast and far you are running in a device that’s wrapped around your chest but it’s surprisingly accurate.

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  PeeDee on 08/05/2023 - 10:44

  I find that I have problems translating my results into something useful.any help?

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    ozbugunter on 08/05/2023 - 11:11

    +1

    which results? HR? pace? or running dynamics?

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      PeeDee on 08/05/2023 - 11:46

      Just any in general. Prob I'm not that intuitive and needa dig a bit deeper but any numerical stats like cadence, stride length heart rate etc.

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        ozbugunter on 08/05/2023 - 13:04

        +2

        cadence in general should be toward 170-180 as a range. Stride length depends on height but is more interesting if it differs left vs right and if this relates to pain/injury then may be something you should care about. The HRM pro gives you this symmetry data. HR depends on what the purpose of the session is supposed to be for you. if you are doing a training program where you are supposed to run "easy" then lower HR (within lower zone) is the aim so you can use this to judge pace to match to HR.

        A lot of this data is a bit academic, I'm curious about it but would not change my training very much. e.g., if i feel like my run is "easy" then I will not likely change my pace based on HR as a feedback alone as this could just be high because of caffeine or last night's beers etc… the professionals might use this more to guide pace/intensity though…and are less likely to have had too many beers the night before a run

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  AlekseiKudelia on 08/05/2023 - 11:18

  I have an old VivoActive 3, do you know if it would work with my watch? Thank you.

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  4foxache on 08/05/2023 - 11:25

  +3

  I'm on my second one of these, its brilliant while it works never have any issues. Although for some strange reason the band deteriorated on the inside all the way through and stopped working. It was just out of warranty but Garmin honoured it anyway and gave me a new one. Maybe I was just unlucky as the replacement hasn't had the same issues.

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    javab0y on 08/05/2023 - 11:26

    +2

    I have had many of these over the years (including this one as well as the red one)… and they all die after a year.
    Moved to Wahoo etc but same issue there.
    Very annoying.

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      elektron on 08/05/2023 - 11:41

      +2

      I've been using the Polar H10 with My Fenix 6X Saphire (lessvthan a year) and loving it. I've heard great things about it's reliability.

      Wanted to grab this as backup and for the extra data (although I mostly use the HRM for weight training and HIIT workouts), but having second thoughts after reading this.

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        4foxache on 08/05/2023 - 12:01

        +2

        Yeah I just had a look at my replacement band and can see the same deterioration just starting again, for longevity its not great I'd say 1-2 years max. For a premium band and the price you pay I think you should expect it to last much longer.

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        javab0y on 08/05/2023 - 12:14

        OK might try the polar strap next… running out of brands. Currently have an iFIT one.

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          elektron on 08/05/2023 - 12:29

          @javab0y: The H10 is pretty much the gold standard HRM in terms of accuracy. I was initially after a Garmin as I have a Fenix watch, but went with the Polar unit after doing research.

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        JestR on 08/05/2023 - 16:03

        +1

        Polar H10 user here. 4 years without a hiccup. Solid gear. Daily morning HRV measurements and averaging 5 hrs a week of cardio and gym

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          elektron on 09/05/2023 - 10:30

          @JestR: That is mighty impressive!

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      Mentok on 08/05/2023 - 12:13

      +2

      The sensors often fail because it's practically impossible to replace the battery without permanently destroying the seal. You change the battery once and the seal is gone and the next time it gets wet it dies. Sometimes the seals aren't even good from the factory…

      I've had one of these Garmin ones for a year now, it has just reported low battery and I'm scared to open it up because I know that's that ,😂

      FWIW I have seen no better or worse quality across Wahoo, Garmin, Polar so I just accept that hr costs about $100/yr, I buy whatever I can get on sale, I'm saving my HRM pro for running and I use the optic sensor from my watch whenever I can.

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        javab0y on 08/05/2023 - 12:16

        That makes sense and lines up with what I am finding… I have so many of these straps lying around now and dont want to have to pay again!

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        elektron on 08/05/2023 - 12:30

        +1

        Interesting. The battery is easily accessible on the Polar.

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        ozbugunter on 10/05/2023 - 10:09

        the new HRM pro plus solves this with no screws to remove when replacing the battery but not available (in stores) in Aus as doesnt comply with safety standards. You can get it online though of course. It's also close to $200 but may be much longer lasting

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    carbonmeister on 08/05/2023 - 16:18

    +1

    Also had one of these, per comments below - mine died once I changed the button battery. Problem are the 4 philips-head screws, with the top right one cracking over time / brittle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=GT1fh_4gb_M
    May try and use Polar going forward. Love my Fenix 5, 6, Venu 2, Epix watches - just their chest straps are crummy.

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    noctisequito on 09/05/2023 - 14:11

    Had 2 of those die in less than a year's usage.
    Garmin did honor the warranty, but when you spend as much as you do on a fenix, it feels a bit much to spend an extra 150 a year just for the monitor :(

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      4foxache on 09/05/2023 - 15:36

      It's a shame as I love all the running dynamics that you can't get off any of the other HR straps to that extent. But yeah its definitely one of the poorest quality Garmin products I've had in terms of durability… the Fenix 6 watch is great but the HR strap is trash.

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        noctisequito on 09/05/2023 - 16:34

        yep. had the fenix 3,5 & 6.
        Love them to bits.
        Never faltered …
        had probably owned 5-6 straps by now :(

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  elektron on 08/05/2023 - 11:35

  +3

  I've registered, but not getting the member discount. Anyone else is having the same issue?

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  zeno on 08/05/2023 - 11:39

  Is this the same as the one that comes bundled with the Fenix 5 model? Didn't know they're this expensive. Since I was only after the watch, I just chucked it somewhere in storage.

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  mousie on 08/05/2023 - 11:51

  These are fantastic to strap on for anniversary night for cardio

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  chewieeez on 08/05/2023 - 12:08

  dm me, if you have trouble registering for the 10$ sign up bonus.

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  elektron on 08/05/2023 - 12:34

  +1

  I can see that Polar H10 is $119 on Amazon at the moment. This is much better value IMHO, unless you need the extra running stats from Garmin.

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  JarrodRebecchie on 08/05/2023 - 12:41

  +1

  I've gone through two of these in less than 9 months each, both replaced under warranty with Pushys (excellent customer service, btw). Something weird happens after replacing the CR2032 battery where it works for 24 hours then dies, and I'm not the only person to experience this.

  It's a shame as it's the best all-round strap for the Garmin ecosystem.

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  MurahMeriahOy on 08/05/2023 - 13:15

  +1

  Im in the middle of process to claim warranty for this one. Mine started to show really high HR while i dont do anything and also stopped working once I replaced the battery. Its a bit annoying sometimes take so long to connect with apple watch.

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  zephell on 08/05/2023 - 16:12

  +2

  Don't forget if you have insurance then they might provide coupons for 20% off for Garmin products buying direct from Garmin, which when adding tax in brings it to about the same. (I paid $127.20 AUD via BUPA)

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  DealMeIn on 08/05/2023 - 17:58

  I had no idea and just that discount with BUPA. Thanks @zephell!

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  dan76n on 10/05/2023 - 18:54

  I must be lucky as I’ve had mine for over 2 years now and done 2 battery changes.
  Hopefully I’m not jinxing myself.