Heart rate monitors are used to keep track of your effort level during exercise. When you use a monitor, you can increase or decrease intensity level to exercise in your target zones. One of the drawbacks of a standard heart rate monitor is that wearing a chest strap can be uncomfortable. To combat this issue, manufacturers have released models that do not need a strap to operate.
E-Pulse Strapless Heart Rate Monitor
The Top Heart Rate Monitors website lauded this model for having the ability to deliver dependable and accurate readings on not only your heart rate during exercise, but also the amount of calories burned during each session. This monitor only requires that you place the watch around your forearm during use. It is powered by AAA batteries and displays your current heart rate, max heart rate and heart rate averages. The E-Pulse model uses a microchip and light sensor to take readings without a chest strap.
Mio Shape Heart Rate Monitor
This strapless heart rate monitor is recommended by the Simply Fitness Gear website. Features of the monitor include calorie tracking, timers, stopwatch, maximum heart rate readings and current heart rate reading. You wear the monitor around your wrist and the device can also be used as a sports watch.
Usage
To use the Mio strapless model, you must place two fingertips on a pulse sensor built into the heart rate monitor. Leave them in place for several seconds until a reading pops on screen. The drawback of getting a reading using this method is that you typically need to pause exercise for approximately 10 seconds to use the device. However, the E-Pulse takes a reading from your forearm and you do not need to stop exercise for the device to work.
Considerations
Speak to your doctor if you plan to design a workout program based on your heart rate. This is especially important if you suffer from any type of medical problem or are taking certain medications. For instance, cardiac disorders and blood pressure medications can affect the reading you receive from your strapless heart rate monitor.
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