6 Best Heart Rate Monitors, Tested by Our Fitness Editors

Summary: Working out without tracking your heart rate is like shooting a basketball blindfolded! If you want to improve your fitness and stop hitting plateaus, you need to know your numbers. The two most important stats are Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and Resting Heart Rate (RHR). HRV helps you know when your body needs to rest, while a lower RHR means your heart is getting stronger and more efficient.

Experts tested the best monitors to help you track these stats. Top picks include the Whoop Peak 5.0, Garmin HRM 600 chest strap, Oura Ring 4, Apple Watch Series 11, and Google Pixel Watch 4. When buying one, make sure it fits your specific fitness goals, feels comfortable on your body, has a good battery life, and connects easily to your phone.

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