One of the big new sports features on the Forerunner 970 is running tolerance, which estimates how many miles or kilometers ...

The short answer, from Coros, is that optical heart rate monitoring works by using light shone through your skin to see your ...

It's a little fussy to set up, but gives real insights into how your body is responding to hot weather exercise.

Are chest straps really that ... There’s just a single button on the heart rate monitor so you can’t actually start a tracked exercise through an on-strap interface or anything like that.

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The Polar OH1 should be at the top of your list if you want an armband heart rate monitor rather than a chest strap. Scosche's Rhythm24 is an armband heart rate monitor you can use during almost ...

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Or are the headphones really that bad? Powerbeats Pro 2 in orange, chest strap heart rate monitor (for reference) in black. Credit: Beth Skwarecki For comparison, I did another interval run with ...

The Wahoo Tickr Fit armband is an accurate heart rate monitor which offers something different from a chest strap. Is there a case for switching? For me, yes. The armband is easy to get on ...

As we alluded to earlier, understanding what you want from a heart rate monitor is paramount when finding the best fit for your needs. Chest strap vs. heart rate monitor watch Whether you choose a ...

Chest strap monitors—the traditional kind, anyway—measure the electrical activity of your heart. They use electrodes that contact your skin, and sometimes you may need to wait until you've ...

For an accurate and comfortable heart rate monitor chest strap which is highly compatible, this is one of the best. It's also rechargeable, making it easier to use than the last generation ...