Question from HEG
I have been using a heart rate monitor for a few years to maximize my fitness routine. The system includes a band that goes around my chest with electrodes that measure my heart rate, and the information is then transmitted wirelessly to a watch that displays my heart rate. It just occured to me that the watch (which I wear all the time as my “normal” watch too) band is probably made of PVC – that is probably not good. In addition, I am wondering if there are any health concerns from wearing what is essentially a wireless ecg while i exercise every day, and whether keeping the watch as a normal watch is unhealthy in any way (i take the chest strap off after exercising and return the watch back to the normal watch mode).
Debra’s Answer
I wouldn’t wear PVC against my skin on a regular basis.
Don’t know about the heart rate monitor. Readers?
