Peloton has added a new armband to its lineup of fitness devices and it offers greater comfort than the chest-based heart rate monitors. The Peloton Heart Rate Armband is priced at $90 and will be appropriate for tracking workouts using its optical heart rate sensor. It is also easier to use than the chest strap which requires precise placement and a moistened contact point.
The Peloton Heart Rate Band will be a great device for persons with mobility issues who may find it difficult or outright impossible to use chest-based heart rate monitors. It is available in the United States, Australia, Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom, while other regions could subsequently get access to the device.
The Peloton app provides greater depth for the heart rate armband, with several functions and data analysis available via the app. The Peloton Heart Rate Band also works with other devices like treadmills, and Bike models.
Interestingly, the armband is also compatible with other products that recognize common Bluetooth heart rate monitors although there is no ANT+ support.
The price of the Peloton Heart Rate Band ($90) may be on the high side in comparison with current heart rate bands. The corresponding Peloton chest strap is priced at $49, while arm-based bands might be ineffective for some persons.
RELATED:
- Apple might soon acquire fitness brand Peloton
- A Facebook Smartwatch is in the making with emphasis on Messaging, Fitness: Report
- Apple files to patent automatic transparency mode feature on AirPods Pro
- Apple set to launch its ‘widest’ range of new products later this year: Gurman
- Apple’s upcoming iPad Pro 2022 could be powered by 3nm M2 chipset
- Nvidia pushes forward with CPU development, begins hiring in Israel
(source)
