benefits of using a heart rate monitor over a fitness watch

Smart watches are best in training, recovery and tracking sleeps.

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But if you want accurate data for your training then heart rate monitor is even better then all.

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heart rate tracker use electrodes to detect electrical signals from your heart.

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Swimming and triathlon athletes commonly use heart rate monitor straps underwater.

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A heart rate monitor connect to a smartwatch via the ANT+ protocol, giving you accurate heart rate information with other metrics the watch tracks.

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the best combination for budget-conscious athletes is a heart rate monitor and a cheap running watch

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A cheap heart rate strap is more accurate than most smartwatches, making it an affordable system

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But it’s also true that wearing heart rate strap all day is not convenient as watch.

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