Frontier X2 Smart Heart Rate Monitor Chest Strap, Wireless Heart Health Monitor with Strain, Breathing Rate, Rhythm and Fitness Tracking with Continuous Heart Rate Monitoring

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I was happy to learn that my training sessions were mostly in the green and yellow (both safe) zones as far as Cardiac Strain. My Cardiac Rhythm readings were also almost entirely in the healthy range. Having had a run-in with COVID-19 twice, most recently two months ago, the knowledge that my heart metrics are in the healthy range while exercising gives me peace of mind.

frontierx2 – Fourth Frontier Technologies Ltd

Manufactured by Fourth Frontier, the wearable has been around since late 2020. The company describes it as a “chest-worn device used for athletic training, cardiac rehabilitation and remote monitoring – made to keep you healthy and away from the hospital.” And that’s a pretty accurate description. It's excellent to know that the device has provided you with accurate insights into your cardiac activity, particularly during rest and sleep. Your observations regarding the live ECG's ability to detect premature contractions and diagnose episodes of atrial fibrillation are insightful. We understand the challenges of movement artifacts and are constantly working to improve the device's capabilities. It's wonderful to know that you find the Frontier X exceptionally useful, especially in detecting irregularities in your ECG that regular fitness watches cannot provide. We're proud to offer a product that makes such a positive impact on your health monitoring. Medically Cardiac Strain is refered to as ST depression. Fourth Frontier explains that their proprietary metric “measures the amount of Oxygen deprivation experienced by the heart muscles”.

A recent firmware update allows you to connect Frontier X to multiple devices. A maximum of two 3rd party devices are allowed at the same time, in conjunction with the smartphone. You are unlikely to need that many but it is nice to have the option. A). Then, if needed, start an activity on your third-party device and the Heart Rate recorded and transmitted from the Frontier X/X2 will show up after a few seconds. On the front of the core unit is a screen which I found to be of limited use. It is a nice feature to have – but it does feel a bit superfluous. That’s because without a mirror in front of you, there’s little chance you will be able to make much use of it. Try reading something that is sitting across your chest – it’s not easy. Also, it would be nice to be able to view, in real-time, more than just heart rate on connected Garmin watches during exercise (via a ConnectIQ app / data field). Frontier X is already transmitting heart rate information, so surely it can be done.

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The device promises a lot, but does it deliver? Read on what I’ve made of it after a couple of weeks of use. I tend to push myself a lot when exercising and it’s reassuring to know that I am not overdoing it. Frontier X helps me stay in the safe zone. It gives me peace of mind I didn’t have before.I often exercise with an external heart rate monitor paired to my sports watch. As good as wrist based heart rate monitors have become, they are still not on par with chest straps or arm bands when it comes to accuracy. This is particularly the case with high intensity exercises.

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Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we're thrilled that you've recognized the maturity of our company and product. It's customers like you who motivate us to continuously enhance our offerings.One press of the button switches the unit on. Two presses start and end an activity. You can also use the button to log event markers during exercise. The device reminds quite a bit of a standard heart rate chest strap. Wearing it is no different. You can use either of the two bands to attach it to your body. The mechanism allows you to tighten or loosen the grip, as needed. A high value of Cardiac Strain for prolonged periods of time can cause damage to your heart cells. Basically, you should avoid training often with such intensity. That’s because doing this can, in the long term, lead to conditions such as fibrosis or arrhythmias. Hence the usefulness of Frontier X – it buzzes to alert you in real-time if you cross into unhealthy territory. You can use it to supplement the stats that you typically get from your sports watch with additional insights. Is your exercise intensity causing undue strain to your heart and lungs? Can you push harder? Frontier X will give you this type of information. I've been using the Frontier X2 for a while now, and I'm absolutely blown away by its capabilities, especially the "Mark an Event" feature. This function has not only improved my health monitoring but also made my daily life more organized.

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As mentioned, you can also use Frontier X with a 3rd party device. I paired my Garmin Forerunner 945 to it with no issues whatsoever. Simply connect it as you would any other external heart rate chest strap.As far as battery life, on a full charge you can expect around a day if Frontier X is used continuously. Which might not sound like a lot. But, most people are likely to use it from time to time – primarily as a chest strap while exercising. Taking that into account, the typical user will only need to reach for a charger once every two weeks. If you are purely looking for heart rate information – a normal heart rate chest strap is the better option. It costs less and captures heart rate with a higher sampling rate. I also found the workout summaries to be an interesting read. In plain English you’ll get an assesment of your exercise in addition to recommendations for next time around. This is based on your weekly workout Training Load which is automatically calculated for you.