Per the American Heart Association, one person in the U.S., every 33 seconds, faces cardiovascular disease. Entering 2026, heart-rate monitoring is becoming less of an option and more of a necessity.

You might love the motivating tempo for workouts or the cadent call for calm that a smartwatch heart rate monitor provides. But when it’s time for an upgrade, what ...

Don’t get me wrong, wrist-based heart rate tracking on smartwatches has improved loads over the years, but if you do anything ...

Keeping track of your heart rate while working out is now easier than ever, thanks to wearables like smartwatches and fitness trackers. However, the gold standard for heart rate data is a chest strap ...

The AirPods Pro 3 can measure your heart rate during a workout. The Apple Watch offers a variety of other health-related tools. I'll buy the AirPods Pro 3, but the Apple Watch is my go-to device. I've ...