Beats just released its long-anticipated Powerbeats Pro 2. Despite several new features — including the H2 chip, wireless charging support, ANC and Transparency modes, and a more secure earhook design ...

The idea of a heart-rate monitor might sound a bit pointless if you’ve already got one built into your running watch, but what many people don’t realise is that, for those more serious about their ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. February 18, 2025 Add ...

When the first Apple Watch made its global debut, Apple said it was a product that would enrich people's lives and encourage them to adopt a healthier lifestyle, thanks in part to a heart rate sensor ...

Your AirPods may soon become your most important pieces of fitness gear. One of the AirPods Pro 3's new features is heart rate tracking for both workouts and periodic pulse checks. Apple's latest ...

Apple Watch heart rate tracking now rivals medical-grade devices when settings and calibration are optimized. Using advanced optical sensors with green LEDs, Series 4 and newer models continuously ...

If your Fitbit Charge 6 is giving you heart rate readings that are clearly wrong — showing 85 BPM during a HIIT workout when you’re gasping for air, spiking to 200 BPM while you’re sitting on the ...

Thanks to the proliferation of smartwatches and fitness trackers, it’s never been easier to log your heart rate while running: Simply don the device (watch, monitor, or other wearable), start your ...