Posted: 4/18/2025 12:15:17 PM EDT
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Currently got a Fitbit but looking at options. Which ones give a good/accurate (as possible) heartrate tracking? I lift, ruck, run, assault bike, and HIIT. Thought about Garmin but have never had any experiences with that brand. |
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I'm on Fitbit number 4 or 5. I like the Charge 6 and I do subscribe to their premium services mainly for the extra data. Gives me good heart rate data, has a feature to track workouts and will provide feedback on your zones based on your data. Google bought them so you are tied into a gmail account that tracks your data. Garmin seems to own the running market, I tried one briefly on lone from a buddy and went back to the charge. |
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Originally Posted By rrbgeb: I'm on Fitbit number 4 or 5. I like the Charge 6 and I do subscribe to their premium services mainly for the extra data. Gives me good heart rate data, has a feature to track workouts and will provide feedback on your zones based on your data. Google bought them so you are tied into a gmail account that tracks your data. Garmin seems to own the running market, I tried one briefly on lone from a buddy and went back to the charge. That's what I currently have, but was unsure if there were more accurate ones out there. Thanks for the info and feedback! |
| I had a Fit Bit for a year or so but ended up getting a Garmin Instinct and I love it. The GPS is fantastic and I only have to charge it about once a month. It tracks all my workouts great and shows me text messages. I found all the other "stuff" is just too cumbersome. After all it's a watch. |
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Originally Posted By BULLDAWG_556: I ran the fit bit 5 for 2 years, switched to an apple watch. Much more user friendly and tracks all my workouts plus does phone duty as needed. Plus things like noise monitoring, blood sugar, outlook and the ability to take phone calls and texts. |
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There's a great youtube channel called The Quantified Scientist who does fairly scientific heart rate monitor reviews. The short answer to your question is that Apple watches tend to fair the best. The longer answer is no wrist based monitor is going to compare to a Polar H10 chest strap (~$120). This is especially true for certain exercises where there's lots of wrist movement or a lot of variability (weightlifting in particular). Personally, I use a Garmin watch for regular health tracking and pair a Polar H10 to it when exercising. |
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Originally Posted By Dorcas: There's a great youtube channel called The Quantified Scientist who does fairly scientific heart rate monitor reviews. The short answer to your question is that Apple watches tend to fair the best. The longer answer is no wrist based monitor is going to compare to a Polar H10 chest strap (~$120). This is especially true for certain exercises where there's lots of wrist movement or a lot of variability (weightlifting in particular). Personally, I use a Garmin watch for regular health tracking and pair a Polar H10 to it when exercising. Good stuff, thanks! |