Peloton releases optical heart rate band for your arm – CNET

Peloton releases optical heart rate band for your arm – CNET

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Peloton’s new Heart Rate Band works with all Peloton products as well as with compatible third-party devices.

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Peloton on Monday unveiled its new Heart Rate Band, a heart rate monitoring device equipped with optical sensors designed to be worn on your forearm. The device is available for purchase after rumors of the high-end exercise bike manufacturer stepping into the wearables market with an armband heart rate monitor had been circulating since last June

The Heart Rate Band retails on Peloton’s website for $90, double the price of the company’s existing chest strap heart rate monitor. The armband relies on optical sensors to measure your heart rate and the display features five LED lights to indicate the heart rate zone you’re in during a workout. 

It connects via Bluetooth across all Peloton products, including the Peloton App, Bike, Bike+, Tread and the forthcoming Guide. You can also use it with third-party products that support standard Bluetooth Heart Rate Monitor profiles, according to Peloton’s press release.

The device is available in large and small sizes and is available now in the US, UK, Canada, Germany and Australia.  

The information contained in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as health or medical advice. Always consult a physician or other qualified health provider regarding any questions you may have about a medical condition or health objectives.

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