The Most Effective Heart Rate Monitors for Runners
As a physiotherapist and osteopath in Phnom Penh's BKK1 district, ensuring accurate heart rate monitoring is crucial for both your practice and your clients' training. A recent study has highlighted that the Polar heart rate monitor, particularly the Polar H7, is the most effective for measuring heart rate due to its electrode-containing chest strap that develops a precise electrical signal. This accuracy is why Polar devices are frequently used in sports science research [oai_citation:1,Accuracy of wearable heart rate monitors in cardiac rehabilitation - PubMed](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31275816/) [oai_citation:2,Osteopathic manipulative treatment and its relationship to autonomic nervous system activity as demonstrated by heart rate variability: a repeated measures study - PubMed](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18534024/).
Polar Heart Rate Monitors
Polar's superiority stems from its electrode chest strap, which aligns closely with ECG readings. In a study comparing various monitors, the Polar H7 had the best agreement with ECG (r_c=0.99), significantly outperforming wrist-worn devices like the Apple Watch and Garmin Forerunner [oai_citation:3,Accuracy of wearable heart rate monitors in cardiac rehabilitation - PubMed](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31275816/).
Apple Watch and Garmin
The Apple Watch, while popular and used in some research contexts, falls short in accuracy compared to Polar. It performed reasonably well under certain conditions but is not as reliable overall. Garmin, though widely used, was found to be less accurate, particularly during high-intensity activities [oai_citation:4,Accuracy of wearable heart rate monitors in cardiac rehabilitation - PubMed](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31275816/).
Importance for Your Practice
For your clients at Studio On, accurate heart rate monitoring can significantly enhance training efficiency and safety, particularly in managing low back pain and other conditions. Encouraging the use of Polar devices could improve the quality of your assessments and interventions.
Further Reading
For more detailed insights and access to the full studies, refer to the following PubMed articles:
The reliability of wearable heart rate monitors in cardiac rehabilitation has been investigated. For further details, please refer to the study available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31275816/.
The study explores the correlation between osteopathic manipulative treatment and autonomic nervous system activity. For further details, please refer to the publication available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18534024/.
The study titled "Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment and Its Impact on Autonomic Nervous System Activity Shown through Heart Rate Variability: A Repeated Measures Study" can be accessed on PubMed via the following link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18534024/.
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By integrating these findings into your practice, you can provide better-informed advice and enhance the effectiveness of your treatments.
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