There are forearm-based heart rate monitors, wrist-based heart rate monitors, smartwatches, fitness trackers and even headphones that can track your BPM too, but generally speaking, chest straps are the most accurate.

Beats just released its long-anticipated Powerbeats Pro 2. Despite several new features — including the H2 chip, wireless charging support, ANC and Transparency modes, and a more secure earhook design — this is the first earbuds by Apple to offer a ...

However, these must have skin contact and are typically worn on the finger. Pulse-Fi works remotely, allowing you to monitor patients remotely.

We may earn a commission from links on this page. The Powerbeats Pro 2 are a new set of headphones with a really interesting feature—Apple says they can measure your heart rate during workouts. Huge if true—imagine if you could leave your watch at home ...