Health trackers… They are becoming increasingly popular. But can a health tracker actually help when you cope with a heart condition, or would it just make you more anxious?

After wearing the WHOOP health tracker for 11 months, I wanted to share what I personally found useful as someone living with arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, an ICD, and exercise limitations.

Although I used WHOOP, many of the features I discuss are also available on health trackers from other brands.

The main features that I believe could potentially benefit us heart warriors include AFib detection, ECG readings, blood-pressure monitoring, sleep-quality tracking, heart-rate monitoring during exercise, and estimated biological age.

Health trackers worth checking out include:

• WHOOP

• Google Fitbit Air

• Polar Loop

• Amazfit Helio Strap

I’m also joined by Dr. Samuel Sears, a clinical health psychologist who has worked extensively with people living with ICDs and heart disease. He shares his perspective from a clinical and academic standpoint.

By bringing these two perspectives together, I hope this video and podcast episode will give you enough information to decide whether trying a health tracker is right for you.

Important: This video does not constitute medical advice. Always discuss health data, exercise limits, symptoms, and device readings with your cardiologist or medical team.