Sensoria Smart Sports Bra and Heart Rate Monitor

$119

With the New Year, I made a resolution to improve my fitness and overall health. To monitor this, I’ve been using various smart watches or heart rate monitors so I can monitor my cardio level during multiple workouts, from yoga to running. However, I’ve found some heart rate monitor straps can feel a little restrictive or a bit cumbersome when I’m working out. Therefore, when I got the chance to test out the Sensoria Smart Sport Bra which includes a heart rate monitor that clips directly onto the front of the bra, I was excited to give it a go.

The sports bra I got to test out was a red low to medium-impact bra from Sensoria, which features a soft red moisture-wicking fabric, with a black under-bust band with embedded electrodes and a heart rate monitoring option that snaps on the front. I liked the minimalist design, with just ‘Sensoria’ written on one side. Once on, the bra felt soft yet secure, however, the support it offers was on the lower end for me, so personally this would be more of a lower-impact option for yoga or walking than for high-impact cardio workouts. However, I’m sure this would depend on each user's needs and support preferences. I liked the overall feel of the bra, and after wearing it for some light-intensity activities the material felt nice and breathable.

One of the main perks of the Sensoria Sports Bra is the heart rate monitor clip on the front under-bust band. The snaps are in a standard style, so are compatible with a whole range of heart rate monitors, however, you can purchase the bra with Sensoria’s own Bluetooth Heart Rate Monitor. The heart rate monitor is like many I’ve tried before and was nice and lightweight, clipping super easily onto the front of the bra. It connects to your phone via Bluetooth and can then be used with the Sensoria app or other running or fitness tracking apps such as Runtastic, RunKeeper, or my personal favourite Strava. The connection was simple. You just wet the electrodes and once connected you get over 8 months of battery life from the heart rate monitor to record your heart rate during your workouts and physical activities.

The companion Sensoria app was easy to use and pair with the device, but even when I tested it out with my usual Strava app it was just as easy. The monitoring is super straightforward, and I found was a good way of tracking my heart rate through exercises to see how I was improving and areas where I might need to focus for future workouts. I loved that I just snapped it onto my sports bra, and didn’t need to fuss about an additional heart rate monitor strap which adds yet another thing to remember and wear during a workout. Instead, the Sensoria Heart Rate Monitor is super easy to use, clips on seamlessly, and I don’t have to think about it when I’m moving my body – something that makes gym sessions so much better for me!

Check out the Smart Sports Bra and HRM now as well as many other innovative Sensoria smart garments on the Sensoria Amazon Storefront now!

Pros:

• Soft moisture-wicking material for a comfortable wearing experience
• Useful front clip for easier use during workouts, plus 8 hours of battery life
• Easy to use companion app, but also compatible with many other popular fitness and sports apps

Cons:

• Support was on the lower side for me personally, which wouldn’t be as ideal for super high-impact workouts where I like to monitor my heart rate the most