Review on 💪 Polar FT4 Heart Rate Monitor - Accurate Fitness Tracking for Optimal Performance by Jared Stauder

Love this HRM! It worked great when it first came out, but over time it had trouble detecting and maintaining my heart rate in a workout. I was angry. It always showed 00. I had to shut it down completely. I finally realized that maybe the problem wasn't with the watch and monitor, it was me. I googled and found that I NEVER cleaned the strap after using it. I've been using it in my workouts for about 6 months (I train 3-6 times a week - tough, sweaty workouts) and found I had never washed it. I didn't even know that the heart rate sensor could detach from the bracelet. (face palm). So I found the cleaning instructions and have been cleaning them ever since. Works like new! I haven't had any problems with it since washing it! Here are my cleaning tips: 1) After EVERY use, detach the sensor from the strap and rinse the strap under cold running water. Dry it off with a towel and hang it up to taste. 2) Every week or two I remove the sensor from the strap/strap and wash it in a pillowcase to make sure it stays nice and clean. Never let the strap wash freely in the washing machine. Always make sure it is a closed bag. Since I kept it clean I had no problems with this product. I love it!