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The best heart rate monitors allow you to accurately track yourtraining zonesduring workouts without restricting movement.
Over time, youll also be able to see what your aerobic system is getting out of it.
We analyzed each for accuracy, comfort, connectivity, battery life, features, and ease of use.
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It can actually measure a single lead electrocardiogram and waveform of your heart, says Dr. Chokshi.
Theres nothing to toggle, no buttons to press and the battery is already charged.
As our tester said, Just drop some water on it and magic!
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With no monitor or additional features, its beauty lies in its simplicity.
The band stayed tight to our chest, causing no chafing or irritation.
Its designed to offer accurate data no matter your skin color which cant be said of all armbands.
Darker skin tones sometimes have less accurate reads, says Dr. Chokshi.
While youre working out, the lights on the equipment tell you which heart rate zone youre in.
The monitor can also track your distance, time, and pace.
That means theres no strap to fuss with or feel restricted by.
The best heart rate monitor is the one youre going to use the most, says Dr. Chokshi.
The connected app even offers classes and the ability to connect with other MyZone members.
We found the fabric breathable and the Velcro easy to adjust.
Although we wouldnt mind if the material were more sweat-wicking it sometimes took a while to dry out post-workout.
It turns on automatically when you strap it on and powers down as soon as you slip it off.
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However, adjusting the band to get a secure fit sometimes took a few minutes.
Each charge lasted about three days before we had to plug in the USB cord.
But we found it did so exceptionally well with accurate results.
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There are five zones, ranging from active recovery to maximum effort.
The ones that have been around, they’re fairly accurate for the most part, he says.
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