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Can the heart rate measuring apps on iphone be trusted?
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No: They generally not accurate. The only way an app can really measure heart rate is if it has a way to count feel you pulse directly or a sensor you put on your chest to detect electrical activity of your heart!
Answered 4/20/2013
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