I’m trying to catch the beat, uh

Since Wareable launched in 2014, heart rate – the testing, accuracy and validity of – has been a major through-line. In fact, these days it’s hard to find a fitness tracker or smartwatch that doesn’t have some type of heart rate monitoring in it.

When we head out running or cycling with these devices, heart rate accuracy is always a consideration, and more often than not it falls down when put up against more established and reliable methods. Part of the problem is location; we hear time and time again that while the wrist is a good place to put a screen, it’s also one of the worst spots for keeping a continuous and accurate HR reading.
…
Read full post here:
https://www.wareable.com/wearable-tech/where-is-the-best-place-to-track-heart-rate-877