What Is The Best Heart Rate Monitor - Which Heart Rate Strap Is The Best

With so many heart rate straps on the market, it can be hard to figure out which is best for you, or what the difference between them all is. Justin helps is break it down so you can decide.
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0:00 Intro
4:25 Polar OH1 - amzn.to/38SHl43
4:50 Wahoo Tickr Fit - amzn.to/2NekCqF
3:20 Scosche Rhythm+ - amzn.to/2XP8e2h
8:16 Wahoo TickrX - amzn.to/3iljIUC
10:36 Garmin HRM Pro - amzn.to/3nUzVBx
12:20 Polar H9 - amzn.to/2M3JVuI
13:20 Polar H10 - amzn.to/38TukHu
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[@Aceinthehole1179]

4:06 When this finally starts!

[@dannye6912]

Thx for the review m8, amazing job!

[@skateata1]

When I was in college I worked in a research lab. Our focus was children and exercise. We tested a bunch of devices and the most accurate at the time was the polar chest strap. Fitbit wrist band was actually the least accurate. I hope things have improved since then.

[@Feldmanphysicaltherapy]

Polar is still definitely the most accurate

[@danielmccarthyy]

I had 2 fitbits - terrible product. Wrong data is worse than no data.

[@DRdukedexster]

Great feed back blessings.

[@DRdukedexster]

@@danielmccarthyy yes, A few people I worked with had purchased a fit it all around the sale time, They all began to stuff out at the same time to. The next model up they wanted you to pay a monthly fee... Um.. Hell no!

[@johnrussell4413]

Great vid, good presentation

[@clongownian1]

I went with the Garmin HRM Pro. I'm very happy with it. I'm a stats nerd and it really gives me all the information I like. A little more expensive than some others, but worth it.

[@Feldmanphysicaltherapy]

Nice! Great choice

[@zakuta4300]

Thanks for the very informative video. I am looking for a reliable HRM arm band that has in-built memory. Any recommendations? TIA

[@LordRocco777]

Good reviews, thank you!

[@Feldmanphysicaltherapy]

Of course thanks for watching

[@2bglad]

I am into rebounding and so I am wondering if it makes a difference which monitor I select in order to get accurate information. Thanks.

[@simont6439]

*Polar OH1* or *Verity Sense* is great. Used it with running for years. Sits on your upper arm, doesn't feel it at all. And it can track your heart rate without wearing the watch, like when at home, while sleeping etc. I find it uncomfortable to wear the watch all the time, so this is a great option. Not sure why they're not more popular. As if people are not aware of them. The accuracy is excellent for running. Basically matches the H10 chest strap, with a few seconds delay only. Has ANT+, so hooks up with anything. I've used it with Garmin Forerunner 235 and 935.

[@skateata1]

I just wish chest straps were a little easier for women to wear. Other than slipping here and there I am very pleased with my wahoo TICKR x.

[@randalfippinger9448]

Thanks for the video. I am find that I get spikes of HR data for at the start of runs, no matter what I am using. Typically it last for the first .5-1m. It happens if I use am Apple Watch ultra solo. then I paired the wahoo. Then I tried Pelton’s wrist strap. These connect via bluetooth. What I am doing wrong? Thanks

[@mutesijk]

I just got my Polar H10 and I am looking forward. Prior to this I had a Giant HRM which worked so perfect. Then I December 2022, I upgraded to a Wahoo TickrX. The Wahoo worked 99% of the time but very unreliable. I have had 5 road bike races since the beginning of this year. In 2 of those races, the HRM failed to match the intensity of the work compared to my power meter. On a 10km hill climb with over 1900m, my beats per minutes were less than 120 BPM. Usually, this would have been 163 - 177 BPM. I was also using it for my morning fast group rides and in most cases, it has been failing me, with beats ranging from 43 - 95. It is a let down

[@RichRich1955]

I have a Polar FT7 watch and 3 polar chest sensors but noticed unpairing occurs occasionally. Im a hiker/walker so my wrist is lower than a runners wrist. I rotate the watch so its under my wrist and closer to the chest sensor. So far no unpairing but haven't had much time with this change. Hopefully it'll fix it.

[@jeanvin2916]

Man, thanks for this amazing review! I’m looking for a chest HR monitor to train jiu-jítsu (I will use it under the rashguard and maybe tape it) and after your video I’m pretty convinced that the best choice is the polar h10.

[@Feldmanphysicaltherapy]

I would agree I think that’s your best option. Thanks for watching!

[@chosen1163]

Wouldn’t that hurt in jiu jitsu especially when your in guard and they’re pressing on your chest

[@Age_selaos]

Not sure if you’ve tried this theory yet. Honestly wondering how it went? Cause my thoughts after years of Martial Arts, and a couple in BJJ. That would NOT work, either for you or your partner!

[@kevinorr328]

This is what I want to. Jitz is tough on this type of kit. I would love to know what you discovered?

[@gudboyngdisyerto]

so did you get the h10? i had it and so disappointed. there were times during easy runs it showed 180bpm and 80bpm during hard runs. replaced the battery, same result, garbage.

[@L-h8py]

Thank you, great video. I will get polar H10. I would like to start running again, zone 2 training. Would love to know which watch works best with Polar H10, a best value watch for newbee use. Prefer a watch vs having to look at my iphone 12 for HR.

[@sharonanderson2981]

This! I would like to know an affordable watch option too, so I can use it in clinic and not use my personal phone.

[@duduaflalo1036]

It's work with stryd?

[@saidsaleh2244]

Hi sir can i use it for my horse to check the heart rate

[@dreamingrightnow1174]

I'm just looking for the old style polor chest strap with a watch that gives you the read out. I prefer the chest strap and want to see what my heart rate is doing when I'm working outside or otherwise don't want to carry my cell phone around..

[@Feldmanphysicaltherapy]

H9 or H10 can do that

[@dreamingrightnow1174]

@@Feldmanphysicaltherapy Yes, thank you. I've ordered that, but the problem is I want to see when I'm in the zone, etc. without my cell phone. My cell phone doesn't like swimming with me much. I just want a simple readout that I can wear on my wrist when I don't want to dork out with my cell phone, lol. Only solution I've found is plunking down $150-$200 for a watch that will pair with it with a bunch of superfluous features that only occasionally work anyway..

[@MrLike2surf]

@@Feldmanphysicaltherapy Using what watch with the H10?

[@sharonanderson2981]

Exactly- I need an affordable option for the chest strap to send read outs to that is NOT my personal phone, like a watch, etc. I need reliable HR readings for patients working out and feel it is not appropriate to sent that information to my personal phone. I can find recommendations galore for the sensor/straps but nothing for the receiving device!

[@coltomanderson9835]

Is the H10 reliable for swimming? It seems like this would be the best fit for me but I am not exactly sure how it would affect my abilities in reflection of where it sits location wise.

[@Feldmanphysicaltherapy]

I use mine for swimming without any issue

[@JohnstonPettigrew]

Which of these (or others) has a vibration alert when a pre determined pulse number is exceeded or gone below? My older Mio Fuse does this very well (I have 12 of them).....but they are all old and the batteries are going fast.

[@Feldmanphysicaltherapy]

Hey! Thanks for watching, unfortunately none of these do that, in fact I can’t think of any on the market that do because they are designed to mostly be paired to a watch or another device that would do that. You can set all watches to do that, or even most phone apps.

[@JohnstonPettigrew]

@@Feldmanphysicaltherapy thank you.

[@marklinder8041]

I have a pace maker and I use the scosche monitor, at times it's good but at other times the readings go all over the place. Does the chest strap give more accurate readings

[@Feldmanphysicaltherapy]

Yes the chest strap is much more accurate

[@franciscogama7714]

Hi there // thank you vary much for all your explanation // please help // does the Polar h10 pairs ok with tacx neo and tacx app ?

[@Feldmanphysicaltherapy]

Yes it does

[@franciscogama7714]

@@Feldmanphysicaltherapy you're kind // tks

[@CPGSFG3000]

I have a spin bike that has a wahoo cadence Bluetooth. So I go through the wahoo app to see my cadence etc . . If I get the Polar 10 will it be able to connect to the wahoo app so that it’s reflecting the wahoo cadence and the Polar heart rate all from within the wahoo app? Or because I am in the wahoo app all Bluetooth devices need to be wahoo to operate in it?

[@Feldmanphysicaltherapy]

The polar will display to wahoo app

[@krystelj3716]

I’m looking for a strap to wear for kickboxing and running. Would you recommend the H10 or Garmin Pro??

[@Feldmanphysicaltherapy]

I go with the H10

[@krystelj3716]

@@Feldmanphysicaltherapy why is that?

[@Zen-751]

ha, I knew it lol. I was wearing my fitbit under my wrist

[@fahrudinlimaj1365]

I had a minor heart attack and got a heart stent in hospital over two months ago, before this my issue I have plaid soccer with seniors, so I like to go back to soccer field and play soccer, I am 69 years old, so which heart rate monitor device is the best for me, I like to have that during soccer game.

[@bangelo8067]

Avoid the polar 9 chest strap

[@thegreat7861]

Hi! Thank you for the video. I’ve got an iPhone 11 but no watch. Could I use a strap with just my phone? I also don’t always have my phone with me, so I need it to have memory. Thank you in advance 🙂

[@Feldmanphysicaltherapy]

Hi there! Yeah the polar will have memory and also connect to the iPhone without a device

[@thegreat7861]

@@Feldmanphysicaltherapy brilliant! Thank you! Would you recommend the h9 or h10?

[@Feldmanphysicaltherapy]

I think the h10 is worth the added cost

[@Ematuresco]

@@Feldmanphysicaltherapy did you test oh1 vs h10 vs. accuracy ?

[@Feldmanphysicaltherapy]

Biggest difference is response time. As your HR increases OH1 is slower to increase

[@francostacy7675]

I am wanting a monitor that I can set to a range of heart beats and it will alarm me when I’m not in that heart range? Any suggestions or anything that will do that?

[@Feldmanphysicaltherapy]

Most will do that if paired to the right watch or app

[@alanbentham5625]

I have been looking for a basic stand alone heart rate monitor that does not need to be paired to another device that I can turn on when exercising and off when not. I am not interested in a device that tells me how many steps, how much I've eaten or how much sleep I've had, and does not need the internet. How hard can that be?

[@Feldmanphysicaltherapy]

Well the straps don’t have a display so would need a watch or phone to see the data

[@Topsiekku]

Polar and Suunto from Finland.

[@BFinesilver2]

I boight the Garmin. I don't like the idea of levering the battery opening to replace a battery. The Garmin has metal screws. I had a TickR for 12 months...junk. Dropouts, having to take the battery out to reset, with sweat corroding the insides. It also has a plastic back with screw opening that gets damaged each time you open it.

[@caseywise7348]

How about the my zone mz-switch in comparison

[@Feldmanphysicaltherapy]

Not sure that’s not a device we are familiar with

[@Kobor_Tamas]

Does Polar H10 cooperate well with Garmin watches?

[@Feldmanphysicaltherapy]

Yup!

[@nonsecular13]

Does the H10 pair with the latest galaxy watch

[@Feldmanphysicaltherapy]

Yes

[@QUABLEDISTOCFICKLEPO]

Years ago, I had several heart rate monitors that reported audibly through ear phones. (I remember one that would tell you when to speed up or slow down your exercise routine) Are such products still available? (Tue Aug 16, 2022)

[@Feldmanphysicaltherapy]

Thanks for watching, I do believe that some companies still make those and I’ve seen rumors about some larger companies getting into that area, but nothing concrete

[@quabledistocficklepo3597]

@@Feldmanphysicaltherapy Thank you.

[@QUABLEDISTOCFICKLEPO]

@@Feldmanphysicaltherapy Amazingly, while looking for something else, I just found that "heart-rate monitor." It is called "HEARTTalker, (personal trainer). I couldn't find it on the Internet, but I did find it in the US Patent Office. [No, it's no longer working. It's missing some parts..batteries?] (Mon Aug 22. 2022)

[@timdean5100]

Jarba Elite Sport - only one I know that makes this type of device - works very well, but now discontinued.

[@sijonda]

Looks like a lot of those wrist straps are labeled as "Currently Unavailable". Meaning not just out of stock but might not become available again in the future either.

[@Hondafn]

Can you help me out I want one for just boxing? I have a garmin forerunner 45s but want one with better readings when boxing so don’t have to wear my watch because the gloves and still get accurate workout

[@Feldmanphysicaltherapy]

The Polar OH1 or Verity sense will hold memory and sync to an app after and you don't need the watch

[@Hondafn]

@@Feldmanphysicaltherapy is there one I can use to sink to my watch but not wear my watch so it still goes on my garmin app I like to look at what I’ve done all on one app the garmin one?

[@Feldmanphysicaltherapy]

Ahh yup they will all do that as long as your watch stay in range. If your watch loses range then no. But the range is pretty far.

[@Hondafn]

@@Feldmanphysicaltherapy thanks mate I like garmin brand best for a good running watch think they just as good for heart rate chest straps

[@Feldmanphysicaltherapy]

They can be, there stuff is good, polar is just more accurate and durable

[@vanjaobradovic4303]

Is it worth buying a fitness tracker?

[@Feldmanphysicaltherapy]

It definitely can be, all depends on your individual goals

[@larryseibold4287]

Good review. There seems to be a lack of third party/open source phone apps to pair with these simple straps (likely BT). Polar Beat is a decent simple app, but the customization is almost non-existent. The push to web based accounts is also troubling in the app space, with little to no legal protection in their ability to anonymize your personal location + time and medical data. There is a role for social (Strava), but there is also a role for private user training data. Let me know if you have any ideas.

[@thabood]

Hey man thanks for the information! I literally just want to see my HR and calorie count accurately on my wrist without spending hundreds. Is this even possible?

[@Feldmanphysicaltherapy]

It can be done!

[@MathKJW]

Yes! I just want to see my HR without having to use my iPhone, just my HR is all I need, is there a watch that connects to the H10 that’s, roughly, $100 or less, and simply gives the HR?

[@MrLike2surf]

@@MathKJW I would like to know this too. Hope someone tells us.

[@chrisnorcross3322]

All that I would like is a heart rate monitor that I can say 100 and 110 bpm set the parameters and have it alert me if I’m too low or too high. I don’t care about my steps or my calories or any other nonsense. I had a heart attack my cardio rehab wants me to stay under 110 and I desperately want to go work out. I bought and I’m returning a Fitbit because I need a subscription and it’s got Bluetooth and I’ll kinds of other crap on it. I really don’t want Bluetooth 2 inches from my two metal stents. All of my data is nobody’s business I don’t want a subscription I just want a heart rate monitor it doesn’t have a bunch of Wi-Fi crap attached to it and will tell me if I’m outside of my target heart rate range. It would be nice if it was user-friendly and made sense with buttons that you could set your heart rate range. Any ideas?

[@Feldmanphysicaltherapy]

I’m sure a basic polar watch will do that

[@bangelo8067]

I'd be very cautious at least when it comes to the polar h9 chest strap. Talk to your MD see if they have a recomended device thats medical grade. If such exists.

[@adam-ic5hu]

H10 best reliability and pretty designates❤👍

[@Feldmanphysicaltherapy]

We agree!

[@adam-ic5hu]

@@Feldmanphysicaltherapy absolutely👍

[@mjwontstop]

I prefer a chest strap so I can workout at full effort of movement. Specifically Doing Kettlebell Exercises! A Fitness Watch Will Be Destroyed Doing Kettlebell Routines 😊

[@mikel6787]

Which chest strap do you use? That's what I'm going to shop for so I can use free weights and not worry about banging my wrist watch.

[@mjwontstop]

Polar Fitness Chest Straps 😊

[@TakeItToTheGround]

I couldn't get any sense out of my polar OH1+. No matter where worn the numbers were dumb. 70 bpm during/after 12 pull ups?? May be ok for steady state aerobic exercise but not suitable for HITT or gym/strength work.

[@Feldmanphysicaltherapy]

Hmm I know many that use it for that. Maybe it was just your specific unit

[@TakeItToTheGround]

@@Feldmanphysicaltherapy I doubt it. I have had a fitbit versa 3, garmin vivoactive 3, OH1+, and a garmin 245 music. versa & vivoactive were returned as basically according to them my heart could never get above 65 bpm. Garmin 245 sort of ok but still not very good, just like the OH1+.

[@Feldmanphysicaltherapy]

Well then all those things only have one variable in common...

[@TakeItToTheGround]

@@Feldmanphysicaltherapy I guess it's possible that for some reason they don't work on me and me only but you only have to go to the Fitbit & Garmin forums/support pages to realise that their are an incredible amount of "me's", and no amount of facile advice on correct wearing position fixes the underlying failure of the technology.

[@seuncoker]

@@TakeItToTheGround then why don't you just try a chest strap. They tend to be far more accurate. I've a polar h9 and have no qualms with it for my own needs

[@718pipe]

Thank you so much for the video and remember to swim and not get bite by a shark

[@pablovara5302]

Does the polar-10 has memory?

[@Feldmanphysicaltherapy]

I believe yes it does

[@wilberthchaconalfaro7690]

H10 is the best one

[@Feldmanphysicaltherapy]

Definitely agree

[@HeyIntegrity]

@@Feldmanphysicaltherapy how's the accuracy between h9 and h10? Does the h9 store the data on your bluetooth device?

[@Feldmanphysicaltherapy]

@@HeyIntegrity from my testing the are both spot on

[@damodaraomalley3974]

Fact, can't use wrist watch if you have tattood arms.

[@Teko_Tekor]

So much water ....

[@borysb1748]

I received Polar Verity Sense for Christmas. As this is unwanted gift (it's really crappy) I am trying to reurn it since then. Customer service either does not bother to reply or they do everything they can to not give you instructions how to return products. Then after 3 weeks they demand packing slip in order to accept the return. What an anti-consumer greedy corporation. Guys, check trustpilot, don't buy their products.