Scosche Rhythm24 heart rate monitor can't be beat
The Scosche Rhythm24 waterproof armband heart rate monitor provides accurate readings. Credit: Amazon.com
WHAT Scosche Rhythm24 waterproof armband heart rate monitor
WHAT IT DOES Using technology with green and yellow optical sensors, the Rhythm24 provides accurate measurements for people to maximize their workouts.
COST $99.99 for the Rhythm24 (extra armbands are $14.99 each)
AVAILABLE FROM www.scoshe.com
WHAT'S HOT Outdoor and fitness enthusiasts will love the precision biometrics, which monitor your heart during workouts. Individual modes are for running, cycling, swimming, heart rate only and heart-rate variability. Multimodes include duathlon and triathlon. It has a 24-hour battery life with a three-LED battery indicator.
The Rhythm24 relays the recorded information to smartphones and tablets via Bluetooth Smart or ANT+. According to Scosche, it's compatible with more than 200 popular fitness apps, such as RunKeeper, Map My Fitness, Strava and ones that support Bluetooth Smart.
The Scosche Rhythm Sync app displays your heart rate and battery level and alerts you of software and firmware updates. Integration with Apple's HealthKit helps store your heart-rate data. It has five heart-rate zone indications. You can have the data relayed wirelessly while keeping your mobile device up to 100 feet away, or rely on the onboard memory with up to 13 hours of training time.
The armband is worn just below the elbow and uses a quick-locking fastener. The interchangeable armband comes in black, blue, gray, green, pink, purple and teal.
WHAT'S NOT Though you can wear it in the shower or while swimming, it can't be taken below 10 feet of water.
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