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 ...

Per the American Heart Association, one person in the U.S., every 33 seconds, faces cardiovascular disease. Entering 2026, heart-rate monitoring is becoming less of an option and more of a necessity.

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 ...

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 ...

Engineers are in the early stages of harnessing Wi-Fi as a way to monitor heart rates, but don't expect to use your home router anytime soon. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn ...

The best heart rate monitors will help you train efficiently and keep track of your fitness. A heart rate monitor will record and/or transmit your pulse rate in beats per minute. Heart rate monitors ...