If you want to monitor your heart rate while you exercise, you can choose from two types of heart rate monitors: Chest strap heart rate monitor Armband heart rate monitor Each of these types has its pros and cons, and the choice ultimately depends on personal preference, comfort, and accuracy. This article will discuss...

Heart rate monitors have become increasingly popular among fitness enthusiasts who want to track their progress and ensure they are meeting their fitness goals. If you're working out regularly, a heart rate monitor can be a useful tool. However, using a heart rate monitor isn't as simple as strapping it on and going for...

HRV, short for heart rate variability, measures the irregularity of heartbeats. A healthy heart has healthy irregularity, and higher HRV typically means better cardiovascular function and stress resistance. HRV can be influenced by various factors such as stress, mood swings, poor sleep, certain medications, and foods. Wearable smart devices can be used to monitor...

Cycling is a great way to stay active and enjoy the outdoors. However, if you want to take your cycling experience to the next level, you may want to consider getting a GPS bike computer. These devices are specifically designed to help you track your speed, cadence, distance, elevation, and route. They can also...

More and more cyclists, from professional athletes to those who casually ride on weekends to commuters who rely on their bicycle as a primary form of transportation, are faced with a dilemma: which should they use – a bike computer or a smartphone? While both have their own advantages, it can be difficult to...

What are heart rate monitors? Heart rate monitors are devices that detect and measure your heart or pulse rate. Thanks to advances in technology, these devices are small, and wearable and many use sensors that are very accurate. Fitness is not just about how much you exercise, but also how hard you exercise. A heart...

If riding a bike is only to lose weight, it's really no fun! Losing weight is obviously supposed to be an extra buff from a happy bike ride! To put it another way, if your instructor asks you to increase your power-to-weight ratio, or your physician asks you to increase your exercise slightly for health benefits,...