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.

Ready to take your training to the next level? Here are the best heart rate monitors to track your fitness and health goals from WHOOP, Garmin, Oura, and more.

A heart rate monitor may be the key to unlocking your fitness goals. That’s because heart rate is a reliable indicator of your exercise input—it reflects the effort applied to every workout. Keeping ...

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 ...

Tracking your heart rate with a heart rate monitor (HRM) during your runs is one of the most powerful ways to optimize your training, whether you're a dedicated marathoner, power triathlete, or just ...

Building on the existing functions for seaside activities, the new GBX-H5600 features a heart rate monitor for the first time in a G-LIDE watch. The watch is designed to support a wide range of ...

The Wahoo Trackr Heart Rate represents a complete redesign of the company's HR straps, including a new built-in rechargeable battery. The upgraded device boasts seemingly perfect heart rate accuracy ...

You can trust Cyclingnews Our experts spend countless hours testing cycling tech and will always share honest, unbiased advice to help you choose. Find out more about how we test. The Polar H10 heart ...

When the first Apple Watch made its global debut, Apple said it was a product that would enrich people's lives and encourage them to adopt a healthier lifestyle, thanks in part to a heart rate sensor ...