Heart rate is one of the most valuable physiological metrics for runners because it provides objective real-time insight into how hard your body is working. Unlike pace or distance, which are external ...

The MAXREFDES117# reference design is a low power, optical heart-rate module complete with integrated red and IR LEDs, and a power supply. This tiny board, perfect for wearable projects, may be placed ...

A heart rate monitor may be the key to unlocking your fitness goals. That’s because heart rate is a reliable indicator of your exercise input—it reflects the effort applied to every workout. Keeping ...

Generic charts showing an optimal heart rate for fat-burning aren't accurate, research suggests. You can calculate yours more accurately with a heart rate monitor, an expert said. The type of exercise ...

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Building a real-life version of the Star Trek tricorder has been the goal of engineers and hackers alike since the first time Dr McCoy complained about being asked to work outside of his job ...

Coros is a well-established authority in the fitness watch space that usually goes toe to toe with other fitness watches from Garmin, Apple, and smartwatches like the Pixel Watch. Their watches are ...

With great battery life and a reasonable price tag, the Coros Heart Rate Monitor nails the basics. Accuracy stood up to testing – and while an EKG chest strap might have the edge in terms of pro-grade ...