What kind of a device do you use to calculate your resting heart rate?
Heart rate monitor usually does the trick.
I’ll play.
Index finger and any kind of timekeeping device.
And for the record… i just used those two devices to come up with 40 bpm.
I mean what kind of heart rate monitor.
Why would it not work with ANY HR monitor as long as you follow a simple consistent protocol?
I mean what kind of heart rate monitor.
Doesn’t matter, any kind will work.
I used to only use an hrm to check because I could always get it lower for a couple of seconds than I could for 30.
Sometimes on a whim these days I’ll just use my fingers and 30secs on a clock. Not sure if it matters either way. Doesn’t really tell me anything I don’t already know so kind of pointless now.
If you are checking it every morning when you wake up and tracking it then I found it easiest to use an app on my phone. Just search in your app store for heart rate monitor. They have them for apple ios and android. In fact, just use that all the time unless you are riding. Then use a real HR strap. I think the app even tracks them for you.
I use one of the cheap little things that clips on your finger and measures HR and O2sat.
It works for me, turn alarm off, grab device, measure record HR. Pass it to the wife and she does the same.
Easy enough and beats putting on a cold HR strap before the covers are off. Not that anyone cares but, 48-52 BPM
Chris
43, but it used to be in the low 30’s…
I’ve done a few sleep studies over the years that they attach electrodes (or what ever they are called) and monitored it overnight. Those tend to be the best since you aren’t elevating it by moving around.
Also do it first thing before you leave bed.
What kind of a device do you use to calculate your resting heart rate?I’m wondering if you are confusing resting heart rate as being some sort of percentage or something? There is no calculation required for RHR, it is just pulse when resting.
Also do it first thing before you leave bed.
I disagree here…get up, empty your bladder, get back in bed, wait a few minutes and then check it. Your resting HR will be significantly lower after peeing.
If you are checking it every morning when you wake up and tracking it then I found it easiest to use an app on my phone. Just search in your app store for heart rate monitor. They have them for apple ios and android. In fact, just use that all the time unless you are riding. Then use a real HR strap. I think the app even tracks them for you.
+1 Instant Heart Rate on my iPhone is super easy and accurate. It will also graph and store all your data…
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I use this:
Much quicker than a traditional HRM. Just wake up and pop it on your finger.
If I was buying now I’d probably go for this:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/HC820LL/A/ihealth-wireless-pulse-oximeter?
How does your phone measure your HR? I mean I know there’s an app but I’m asking about how it actually does it
How does your phone measure your HR? I mean I know there’s an app but I’m asking about how it actually does it[/quot
You cover the lens of the camera with your finger, and the app turns the light on, illuminating your finger. I guess that’s then enough light for it to detect the regular pulse of blood through your finger visually… I’ve always found it to be accuarate anyway.
Thanks. Tonights test - Garmin HR monitor on, Polar HR monitor on, Instant HR App on.
I’ll almost be like DC Rainmaker with 4 different GPS watches. Minus the review.
Finger and a watch is usually the easiest. I’ve always got my watch on, and my fingers are close to hand. No need to sleep in your HR band.
I mount an accelerometer to my wrist to pick up the excitation from the pulse. The data recorder is synched to a garage built atomic clock for pinpoint accuracy.