Can' stand wearing a chest strap heart rate monitor? Wahoo Fitness has an acceptable option for you that wear on your forearm, a few inches down from your elbow. An alternative is above the elbow on the bicep but your choice may be activity or accuracy driven. The TICKR FIT heart rate armband uses optical HR technology to provide accurate heart rate and calorie burn data in the most comfortable form factor yet thus far. The TICKR FIT Armband is equipped with a pod featuring an Optical Hear Rate Sensor. As with all good Wahoo products it offers Bluetooth and ANT+ technology to seamlessly pair with fitness apps, smartphones, and GPS bike computers and watches.

Worn on the forearm, the TICKR FIT heart rate monitor comes with an adjustable band that is designed for your most grueling workouts including running, cycling, fitness classes, and more. TICKR FIT has water-resistant technology and a rechargeable battery that lasts up to 30 hours. it is IPX7 rated for water resistance to a depth of 5' and is essentially fully sweat proof while the strap is hand washable. Two LED lights offer visual confirmation that the TICKR FIT is powered, connected, and transmitting via Bluetooth and / or ANT+. It has strong 3rd party compatibility and works seamlessly with most third party apps including Strava, TrainerRoad, Nike+ Running, Runkeeper, and MapMyFitness, as well as being compatible with Apple Watch and Apple TV (see instructions). Included are Small and Large armbands as well as the battery charger. Wahoo has detailed lists of Apple and Android devices. Generally all iPhones from the 4s and newer will work fine as will 3rd gen and newer iPads, iPad Mini, and iPad Air. iPod Touch models 5th gen and newer will work fine as well.