Heart rate is one of the most valuable physiological metrics for runners because it provides objective real-time insight into how hard your body is working. Unlike pace or distance, which are external ...

Using a chest strap heart rate monitor can give you accurate, actionable insights to help improve your running. What is the best chest strap heart-rate monitor overall? The best chest strap heart-rate ...

Whether you use an armband or chest strap, add some smarts to your exercise and training routine with one of the best heart rate monitors we've tested. I'm PCMag's managing editor for consumer ...

A number of wrist-worn fitness and heart rate monitors exist to provide heart readings and help guide a person’s physical activity. But there is variable accuracy among these monitors, according to a ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. July 9, 2025 Add as a ...

The Wahoo Trackr Heart Rate represents a complete redesign of the company's HR straps, including a new built-in rechargeable battery. The upgraded device boasts seemingly perfect heart rate accuracy ...

Recently released Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 wireless earbuds face major criticism due to substantial limitations in their heart rate monitoring capabilities, according to fitness reviewers and user ...

You might love the motivating tempo for workouts or the cadent call for calm that a smartwatch heart rate monitor provides. But when it’s time for an upgrade, what ...

Keeping track of your heart rate while working out is now easier than ever, thanks to wearables like smartwatches and fitness trackers. However, the gold standard for heart rate data is a chest strap ...