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Heart Rate Monitors

1atjensen
1atjensen Posts: 20 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I would like to start monitoring my heart rate on the treadmill and during weight lifting. However, I dont like the chest straps. I was curious if anyone had any recommendations on HR monitors that are strapless or easy to put on and off? Looking for something that is accurate as well.

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  • scorpio516
    scorpio516 Posts: 955 Member
    Your only option that is easy to use AND accurate are upper arm opticals. Scosche Rhythm, Polar OH1, Wahoo Tickr Fit
  • steveko89
    steveko89 Posts: 2,223 Member
    FWIW I've never had good luck with a variety of HR monitors in terms of accuracy. The gamechanger for me was a TDEE spreadsheet I found on the r/Fitness subreddit. Log accurately and weigh yourself daily, it spits out an average TDEE number which I have found to be very accurate based on observed weight trends. Prior to switching to this black box methodology I was using a highly regarding Polar chest strap HR monitor and getting what turned out to be way too many calories. YMMV
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