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. October 24, 2025 Add ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Smartwatches and other wrist-bound fitness trackers have exploded in popularity over the past few years, but there's a wearable heart rate ...

Last year, I wrote about how I was done with heart rate monitor chest straps. Cut to 2025, and I still don't like them all that much. But after testing the new Garmin HRM 200 against the Polar H10 and ...

This bicep-based monitor tracks heart rate within a beat or two—making it a strong option for runners who hate chest straps.