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I ended up getting one of the Garmin chest straps which pairs instantly with the bike and no complaints so far...although it was $16.99 when I bought it on Feb 3rd, so price seems to fluctuate a lot. Garmin on Amazon
> In other news, I got a Forerunner 230 for Christmas and a $25 Amazon gift card. I've been thinking about getting a heart-rate monitor for a little bit but have a little more reason now. What's a good one for <$50 that you guys would suggest?
Garmin has their own heart rate monitor strap for use with their products. Right now it's about $40 on Amazon, down from $70 on Garmin's site. I got the 230 about two weeks ago with this strap and it's been working well for me so far.
I use a basic Garmin HRM you can get on amazon and a generic ANT+ usb stick to pair it to the PC. Garmin sells a USB ANT+ stick, but its twice the price or more usually.
I had some issues at first pairing it to the PC, so you may consider just getting the garmin ANT+ stick instead of generic to maybe ensure easier pairing, especially if you find a good price. I googled around until I figured it out though.
EDIT: The HRM also works with a lot of phones and things like that, my setup with the USB stick is to use it on stream. I recommend reading a bit before buying, there are a few ways to set it up.
I have a coospo $36 strap from amazon. It works fine. BUT it goes through about a battery every 10 days with regular use. Its voracious. I wouldnt buy it again because of that.
The strap is only uncomfortable when sitting down, well at least for me it is. Hardly notice it when running. Not sure exactly which strap I have but it was the one that came with my Fenix 2. It has the little running guy on the plastic bit. Having the heartrate metrics from the monitor really adds that extra dimension to my training. Especially when doing any kind of threshhold work. I would highly recommend looking into getting one. I know on Amazon you can get a garmin one for under $50. (https://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Premium-Heart-Monitor-Strap/dp/B00BI9X1QM)
This one except that it wasn't nearly that expensive, more in the $20-30 range I think....
That's interesting to hear about the accuracy, I've found that it's pretty delayed so when I'm doing shorter intervals by the time it's catching up I'm already changing effort rates. For slow 'n steady efforts it's not too far off
I’m not saying don’t worry about it but I have had chest pains for days after this stuff.
I bought a cardiac monitor on amazon and everything is fine.
This is a six lead EKG so about as good as you can get at home. And I think it’s the only one FDA approved.
AliveCor® KardiaMobile 6L | FDA-Cleared | Wireless 6-Lead EKG | Works with Smartphone | Detects AFib or Normal Heart Rhythm in 30 Seconds https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RQW6SD5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_8KJLEbX27N1GJ
I got a knockoff off ebay, it's great. Found it on amazon
I've had this one for two years now and I love it. Works well, it's comfortable, reliable... Works with Bluetooth and Ant+. Can't go wrong.
Definitely worth getting in my opinion. Without it I feel like I don't really know how I'm doing -- it's feedback that I use to know when I'm truly pushing myself vs. 'gee it really seems like I'm sweating now!'
You don't need to spend $60 either. This chest strap from Garmin is simple and bulletproof. Never had an issue connecting, and I use it on both my Peloton and road bike. https://www.amazon.com/Garmin-010-10997-00-Heart-Rate-Monitor/dp/B000UOD5QM/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1538344960&sr=8-4&keywords=garmin+heart+rate+monitor+chest+strap
I have AFib, medication manages it and my cardiologist said it will not harm me as long as it's under control, it may become more of a worry after 60.
See a cardiologist and you'll be fine. I did go through testing and wore a holter monitor before diagnosis. I also bought https://www.amazon.com/KardiaMobile-Single-Lead-Personal-Monitor-FDA-Cleared/dp/B01A4W8AUK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?adgrpid=56419504979&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhZHY8cKf-wIVmjizAB2fCAH7EAAYASAAEgKRd_D_BwE&hvadid=274797286041&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9... to monitor and my docs think it's great.
I'm not sure what you're trying to monitor but this thing was recommended by my cardiologist and does a pretty good job. It's not continuous like the watch though.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A4W8AUK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
If you're insured/can afford it, go on and see a cardiologist. It wouldn't hurt, especially with your apple watch results. They'll most likely give you a Holter monitor, echocardiogram, and/or a stress ekg test. Very standard workup that's not an inconvenience and helps rule out alot.
If you're particularly worried, you can get a Kardia device that can help you see if your heart is in a weird rhythm when you feel these episodes. I use it when I feel my heart rate spike inappropriately and you can send the readings to your cardiologist.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RQW6SD5?psc=1&ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_product\_details
I use [this cheap-ish one](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BS6B4PD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1\) and it works fine. Be sure to remove the battery and wipe it down after every use. I leave the battery off until I work out again.
I just replaced my Peloton heart rate monitor, it stopped working after less than a year. I tried replacing the battery and nothing. It also disconnected a lot. Otherwise it was fine and seemed accurate. I just bought this one and like it so far and it’s fully integrated with Peloton. Comfort with both was never an issue.
CooSpo Heart Rate... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R8741CN?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Great advice from WiseChoices. Something else you could add to your shopping list is a 6-lead EKG. It'll help rule out heart palpitations/AF -> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RQW6SD5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1#customerReviews Does not replace the ER's 12 lead EKGs, but it does help the anxiety of thinking it could be something heart related.
I also bought myself the BLATN air quality meter to test my air at home. PM 2.5/10 (so dust/pollen/dirt/etc in the air, plus TVOCs like mold, chemicals, etc).
Also try to get yourself seen by a pulmonologist ASAP (it took me like 3 weeks to be seen for similar symptoms... also went to the ER several times myself. "Not a heart attack, not covid, go home." So I feel your pain and frustration). I suggest you go to a minute clinic tomorrow if you can, they'll likely give you an albuterol inhaler with your symptoms. That'll hopefully help with any excruciating flare ups while you wait to see a lung doc.
It also wouldn't hurt to do an assessment of your work and home air quality. When were your air ducts last cleaned, any signs of mold or do you live in a high humidity environment where mold could thrive? Mold can thrive and hide underneath carpet if your home's humidity is high. They have some good options on Amazon for HEPA filters with UV lights to kill germs/potential mold spores.
Best of luck OP. Always feel welcome to share what's going on. I found being on here really helped me mentally, knowing there's people here who know exactly how we feel and care.
As a regular racer, I would kindly and selfishly ask that you not try to enter competitive races using a dumb trainer. If your trainer estimates high, it really throws the dynamics of a race into chaos, and if you also don't have HR, people will be angry when this happens
That said, you absolutely can race -- have fun!
For a cheap HRM option, I've been perfectly satisfied with Coospo -- it's been just as reliable as our more expensive Garmin & Polar HRMs.
I’ve also had health related anxiety. Are you able to exercise? Do you feel worse after exercise? If not, then you’re likely just fine. You can take an ekg and get an automatic interpretation with this device: https://www.amazon.com/KardiaMobile-Personal-Device-Heart-Monitor/dp/B07RQW6SD5/ref=dp_prsubs_1?pd_rd_i=B07RQW6SD5&psc=1
I'd add, if you are buying a smart watch, get one that monitors for AFib, or get something like this (https://www.amazon.ca/AliveCor-1141-Kardia-Mobile/dp/B01A4W8AUK/) Afib is no fun either.
I use a Garmin dual monitor (ANT+ and Bluetooth) and it works well (Garmin 010-12883-00 HRM-Dual... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N3C5WRG?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share). It is a chest strap. I first used one that goes on my forearm that I use in my indoor bike trainer, but that one is uncomfortable when rowing so I would not recommend heart monitors that wrap around your forearm.
CooSpo Heart Rate Monitor Chest Strap Bluetooth4.0 ANT+ IP67 Waterproof Chest Heart Rate Sensor for Peloton Zwift Polar DDP Yoga Map My Ride Garmin Sports Watches https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07BS6B4PD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apan_i_RZX9NVGX5ZF32PCA5YA4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Coospo HR monitor
I have this $25 HRM from Amazon and it works flawlessly.
Yeah, testing with pulsoid for me was extremely high latency vs just Ant+. I've used a couple BT/Ant garmin and samsung smartwatches with a couple services, but at the end of the day nothing beats golden cheetah+HR chest strap and cheap ant+ receiver.
These are my kit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BS6B4PD
https://www.amazon.com/CooSpo-CycleOps-TrainerRoad-Extension-Included/dp/B07CB4328P/
I'm not saying you are wasting your time, just that the performance of these watch based systems seem to just be... much, much worse than is reliable. I found that having something high intensity reading 1-2 seconds after it occurred does not provide useful feedback or much entertainment unless it's pretty close to live,so a local solution works a lot better.
If what you offered was free, that's fine, but at 5 bucks to "try out" an app, I'd recommend someone try pulsoid which at least functions for free before I told them to shell out for an app.
That's my 2 cents.
I have one of these. Works great. CooSpo Heart Rate Monitor Chest Strap Bluetooth4.0 ANT+ IP67 Waterproof Chest Heart Rate Sensor for Peloton Zwift Polar DDP Yoga Map My Ride Garmin Sports Watches https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07BS6B4PD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_FKZ3479Q9AH61VRJC2BB?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I used to have a wahoo one and it stopped working after a few weeks.
The polar h10 is probably the most recommended and reliable one out there. But it costs more than double the coospo one.
Get a cheap heart rate monitor. It is really worth it.
CooSpo Heart Rate Monitor Chest Strap Bluetooth4.0 ANT+ IP67 Waterproof Chest Heart Rate Sensor (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BS6B4PD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_RV3CAX0PM3M6ZFWE6M01?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1)
I have a whoop strap and a garmin monitor but I got my wife this cheap one. I end up using it for my trainer rides because it hooks up to Strava and apple fitness Etc. super easy to use.
I use the Garmin asl well. Super easy to use. Connects right away.
Garmin 010-12883-00 HRM-Dual Heart Rate Monitor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N3C5WRG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_BFJWN24XB2VNK93WHWVK?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Not sure if it can be a driver issue or a possible driver update on the MacBook. Double check your settings for any updates. Also try unparing the whoop from your computer, and re-pairing them only after a reboot.
Another alternate is to buy a $40 chest strap from Amazon. I bought one to replace my Garmin HRM because I needed a Bluetooth solution. https://www.amazon.com/CooSpo-Fitness-Tracker-Waterproof-Bluetooth/dp/B07R8741CN?ref_=ast_sto_dp