[clug] Heart rate monitors and GNU/Linux

[Nathan Rickerby]

On Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 09:42:25AM +1000, BAXTER,Adam wrote:
> This is getting OT but you'd think that the wearable (watch-like)
> monitors could get your heart rate from your wrist, avoiding having to
> wear one of those damned chest straps.

Search for strapless heart rate monitors.  There are quite a few models
available.

I'll be sticking with the strapped variety though because I often mount
the watch on my handlebars.  Picking up a pulse from there would be an
impressive feat.