Reliability of Wrist Heart Rate Monitors – BionicOldGuy

https://www.cyclingnews.com/features/wrist-vs-chest-strap-heart-rate-monitor-which-is-better-for-you/ This article has a good discussion of accuracy ot wrist (also called optical) measurements. They even mention that freckles can throw off the results. Guess what! I have freckles on my wrist. Devices that monitor our heart rates based on a measurement at the wrist are pretty prevalent nowadays, including Fitbit, Garmin watches, and…

Reliability of Wrist Heart Rate Monitors – BionicOldGuy

https://www.cyclingnews.com/features/wrist-vs-chest-strap-heart-rate-monitor-which-is-better-for-you/ This article has a good discussion of accuracy ot wrist (also called optical) measurements. They even mention that freckles can throw off the results. Guess what! I have freckles on my wrist. Devices that monitor our heart rates based on a measurement at the wrist are pretty prevalent nowadays, including Fitbit, Garmin watches, and…

Why Kettlebells Are One of the Most Effective Training Tools

Kettlebells aren’t new, but in an era of high-tech fitness trends, they still stand as one of the most timeless, versatile, and effective training tools out there. Why is kettlebell training so effective? What makes these simple ball-shaped weights with a handle so useful?  Whether you’re a personal trainer, group fitness instructor, or strength coach,…