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He wanted to do a little more with the equipment so he ditched the watch and built an Arduino-based heart rate monitor. He’s still using the chest strap and was happy to find that SparkFun sells ...

Some basic monitors just relay your heart rate ... What’s the most accurate type of heart rate monitor? Chest strap heart ...

Not only can you get better accuracy by wearing a chest strap heart rate monitor, you can even use a chest strap without a fitness watch—just connect it to your phone. Chest straps don't break ...

is back with another gadget to make sure your workouts are more informed than ever – the HRM 200 chest strap. This unassuming heart rate monitor might not have an AMOLED display or built-in ...

If you're against wearing a chest strap, the Wahoo TICKR FIT armband is a very viable alternative if you don't mind it being ...

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 ...