Monitors & Instruments

Heart Rate Monitors

There are two basic heart rate monitors:

  1. Chest Strap
  2. Wrist Strap

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Studies suggest that the chest strap monitor is more effective but may not always by the most convenient when compared to the wrist strap which often come in the form of a watch.

Heart Rate Monitor Accuracy:

  1. Chest Strap 99.6% rating
  2. Wrist Strap 92%-67% rating

When monitoring heart rate, studies suggest that the chest strap is best for accuracy and reliability.

Heart Rate Variability Monitors

Heart Rate Variability (HRV) monitors are becoming more popular as the technology advances.

There are three main types of HRV monitors currently on the market:

  1. HRV Ring
  2. HRV Watch
  3. HRV Strap

 

HRV Monitor Accuracy:

There are no substantial studies that has determined accuracy of one device over another.