Updated 2026 - Chest Strap vs Watch vs Upper Arm Band. Which Heart Rate Monitor Should You Use?

GET FROM THE COUCH TO SUMMIT IN 30 DAYS! For the everyday hiker who is looking to feel unstoppable on the trails -- If you are trying to use heart rate training and don't want to second-guess your data, this video will help you choose the right device for you. I am breaking down chest straps, wrist sensors, and upper arm bands so you can understand what is accurate, what is comfortable, and what is actually worth trusting. 0:55 The Heart Rate Strap 3:11 Optical Heart Rate Wrist Monitors 4:43 Coros Upper Arm Band 5:54 Taking a Test Run 8:13 My Current Recommendations 9:42 The Outcome 💪 Thank you to @COROSGlobal for supplying the upper arm band strap for this video! | Mentioned in the Video | Coros Arm Band iPhone 4 and Newer Compatible Strap (you'll need to download an app as well). This should also work for Android 👆 "Accuracy of commercially available heart rate monitors in athletes: a prospective study" | Related To This Video | Top 6 Exercises for Hikers Getting Started with Heart Rate-Based Training Top Stretches to Do After a Hike Top Stretches and Exercises to do During a Hike Top 5 Exercises to do Before Hiking ABOUT WILDR I’m on a mission to train WILDR Folks for 100,000 adventures! We believe the point of training is to increase your capacity to interact with the world around you, with confidence and without having to worry about injuries. From professional mountaineers to amateur hikers, recreational athletes to weekend warriors, WILDR is the perfect place to bring together fitness AND fun. Our community is built on smiles and hellos as much as it is built on lifting weights and climbing mountains. CREDS Level II Ski Coach, Bachelor of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, CPT, Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology with the High-Performance Specialization