Type of Heart Rate Monitor to measure Lactate Threshold

I'm thinking about buying a Scosche rhythm 24 band (I don't like chest straps). Does anyone know if I can use the Scosche for the lactate threshold test? The fenix 6 manual tells that I need to use a chest strap...

Who uses the scosche rhythm 24 icw 6X and can help me out?

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HermanB over 5 years ago +2 verified

To the best of my knowledge, the Scosche band will NOT provide the date needed to detect your LT. The limiting challenge is the fact that optical sensors, looking at pulse flow, can't pinpoint HRV with…

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+1 HermanB over 5 years ago

To the best of my knowledge, the Scosche band will NOT provide the date needed to detect your LT. The limiting challenge is the fact that optical sensors, looking at pulse flow, can't pinpoint HRV with sufficient accuracy during intense physical activity needed for the analysis.

There is some information here if you are curious about the analysis itself.

https://www.firstbeat.com/en/consumer-feature/lactate-threshold/

0 Loen82 over 5 years ago in reply to HermanB

Thank you for your answer. I guess I have to go for a chest strap then...