From chest straps to wrist-based wearables, these are the top heart rate monitors I've tested and recommend buying.

Your heart beats around 100,000 times every day. Heart rate is a key marker of cardiovascular activity and an important vital sign. But your pulse is not as steady as a precision clock – nor would you ...

Heart rate is one of the most basic and important indicators of health, providing a snapshot into a person’s physical activity, stress and anxiety, hydration level, and more. Traditionally, measuring ...

Paying attention to your heart rate when training can be an excellent way to monitor your intensity and performance. Not only can this help ensure you stay within the threshold to burn calories ...

Forget the 10,000-step myth! New research suggests combining your daily step count with heart rate data offers a better ...

Taking easy runs too fast is a common habit among runners, much to the chagrin of coaches everywhere. I know staying in the ...

The Apple Watch is among the most accurate heart rate monitors you can strap to your arm, but even it can face a few issues. If your Apple Watch heart rate is not working, there are several steps you ...

This article was originally featured on The Conversation. Your heart beats around 100,000 times every day. Heart rate is a key marker of cardiovascular activity and an important vital sign. But your ...