Apparatus and methods are disclosed for providing a strap configured to be worn around a torso and situate a circuit offset from other garments worn by the strap user. For example, a torso strap can be provided that has an offset portion or lobe that situates a circuit offset from another portion of the torso strap. In some examples, a torso strap includes a narrower portion adapted to encircle the torso, a wider portion configured to situate a circuit at least partially offset from the narrower portion of the strap, a sensor coupled to a first surface of the strap, and a wire being in communication with the circuit and the sensor. In some examples, a method includes providing such an apparatus and using the apparatus to monitor health characteristics of the user, including pulse, heart rate, temperature, blood oxygen, velocity, displacement, attitude, time, or moisture.