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[[File:GarminHRM4.jpg|center|thumb|300px|The HRM4 at the top, the older style Garmin HRM, and the Polar H7.]]
=Testing a Heart Rate Monitor Strap=
Based on some empirical testing, I've found that the resistance between the popper contacts and the electrode pads is typically about 1.0-1.2 KΩ. A higher resistance suggests that the strap is worn out or damage and faulty readings are more likely. If that's the case, there's no fix that I'm aware of and it's time for a new strap. I typically find my straps last about a year or so.
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