Stress Monitoring

Monitoring Stress Matters

Stress is the body’s response to demands, impacting heart rate and overall health. Monitoring stress is crucial, as prolonged stress increases risks like high blood pressure and heart disease. The Frontier X2 wearable heart monitor allows you to track stress by providing real-time heart rate variability (HRV) and other metrics that reflect the body’s stress response. By understanding how stress affects your body daily, you can make informed lifestyle changes, enhancing resilience and promoting long-term health.

Why Stress monitoring is important

Prevents Heart Disease

Chronic stress raises the risk of heart disease by increasing blood pressure and heart rate.

Reduces Risk of Stroke

High stress levels nearly double the risk of fatal stroke, highlighting the importance of stress monitoring for prevention, according to research in American Heart Association Journals.

Manages Blood Pressure

Stress monitoring helps identify periods of high blood pressure, reducing strain on the heart.

Supports Diabetes Management

Stress can raise blood sugar levels, making monitoring crucial for diabetes management. Research also links high lifetime stress to a greater risk of type 2 diabetes, per Medical News Today.

Promotes Heart Rate Variability (HRV)

Stress monitoring can improve HRV, a key indicator of cardiovascular health.

Improves Mental Health

Tracking stress can lead to early intervention for anxiety and depression.

Enhances Sleep Quality

Stress monitoring aids in recognizing factors that disrupt sleep, allowing for better rest.

Promotes Longevity

Managing stress through monitoring supports a healthier, longer life by preventing stress-related illnesses.

Boosts Immune System

Managing stress supports immune function, reducing susceptibility to illness.

Discover why Stress monitoring
with Frontier X2 is ideal for you

Discover why Stress monitoring with Frontier X2 is ideal for you

The Frontier X2 offers real-time stress monitoring through heart rate variability (HRV) tracking, providing accurate insights for better health management. Worn across the chest, the FX2 captures precise HRV that offers insights for enhanced recovery and physical performance. Additionally, it supports mindfulness practices and emotional well-being, ultimately fostering resilience against stress. With these features, the Frontier X2 helps you take control of your health and enhance overall wellness.

Accurate chest-based monitoring

Positioned on the chest, the Frontier X2 offers precise readings of heart metrics, outperforming wrist-worn devices.

Real-time insights

Frontier X2 provides instant feedback on stress levels, allowing timely adjustments to reduce stress impact.

Track Stress Changes Before and After

With Frontier X2  assess stress levels before and after medication sessions and relaxation techniques to evaluate their impact.

Cardiac Efficiency Tracking

With Frontier X2 you can track strain during stress to ensure your heart is functioning optimally under pressure.

Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Tracking

Measures HRV, a key indicator of stress, providing a detailed view of how your body responds to stressors.

Seamless Integration

Syncs effortlessly with fitness apps and devices for a complete view of your health metrics.

User-Friendly Interfaces

Frontier X2 comes with a user-friendly app that allows you to easily access your data.

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Go Beyond Heart Rate Monitors & Smartwatches

The Frontier X2 uses revolutionary ECG technology to track every aspect of your heart.

Frontier X2

Heart Rate Monitors

Smart Watches

High Quality ECG

Continuous ECG up to 24 hours

The world's first and only consumer wearable that allows you to record high-quality ECG in real-time for up to 24hrs during any activity.

Real time, live ECG streaming

Share your Live ECG in real-time with experts, family, or friends, whenever you want, wherever you want, even while exercising!

Detailed ECG graphs

The Frontier X2’s patented ECG technology gives you the unique ability to record up to 24 hours of highly detailed, accurate data through any activity of your choice!

Route maps with ECG

Correlate your ECG data with your GPS data to gain unprecedented insights into your ECG response to pace, elevation, intensity and distance.

Heart Health Metrics

Accurate Chest-Based Heart Rate

Track accurate chest-based Heart Rate through sleep, rest or exercise and get detailed post-activity insights.

Heart Rate Variability (HRV)

Get insights into how your body manages stress and recovery and by measuing your HRV before and after workouts.

Stay Safe with Strain monitoring

‘Strain’ measures the amount of oxygen deprivation experienced by your heart. Manage training intensity to avoid high strain on your heart for prolonged periods.

Rhythm Chart

Get a rhythm chart identifying deviations from the norm, with data explaining the duration, frequency, and occasions when these rhythms occurred.

Heart Health Insights

Activity Tagging & Health Entries

Frontier X2 allows you to capture key events, feelings, or choices in your day to help better understand the response of your heart health to those aspects.

Heart Rate Zone Training

Training in different Heart Rate Zones achieves different goals. Frontier X2 ensures you stay within your chosen zone so your goals are achieved most efficiently.

Monitor progress over time

Analyse the daily, weekly, and monthly progression of all key heart metrics including Heart Rate, Breathing Rate, Strain, and HRV.

Detailed physiological graphs

Use our dynamic web dashboard to view detailed graphic representations of all the physiological metrics measured by the Frontier X2.

Heart Rate Zone Insights

Use our dynamic web dashboard to view detailed graphic representations of all the physiological metrics measured by the Frontier X2.

AI-generated recommendations

Push yourself safely with personalized workout insights and AI-generated recommendations for future workouts.

Exercise and Training

Monitor 20 types of activities

Track and analyse 20 different types of activities, including running, cycling, meditation, sleep, rest, swimming, trekking etc

Effortless zone based training

Set real-time vibration alerts for a range of metrics so you stay within the right workout zone without needing to look at your phone or smartwatch.

Train without distraction

Use the Frontier X2 without connecting it to the mobile app. Review all your physiological metrics without repeated glances at your phone or smartwatch.

Real-time vibration alerts

Train with confidence knowing your heart is protected. Set custom alerts to give you real time feedback when you’re overstraining yourself.

Light, sturdy and durable

The Frontier X2 is so light that you’ll barely feel it on you, but also so durable that no activity is off limits!

Waterproof

The Frontier X2 is IP67 rated - waterproof and sweatproof up to 1.5 meters. Perfect for swimming!

Performance Insights

Sustainable Training with Training Load

Get a true estimate of total exertion during any activity. Weekly Training Load goals help ensure you’re improving your performance without over-training.

Prevent injury by monitoring Body Shock

Monitor your Body Shock to analyse the impact of running surfaces, gear, form changes or fatigue, helping prevent injuries during high impact activities.

Step Cadence

Measure the number of steps taken per minute while running to get additional insights into your running, walking or hiking performance.

Compatibility

Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity

Sync with external devices (Apple Watch, Garmin, Peloton, Zwift, Google Fit, Strava, Wahoo, Training Peaks and other HRM devices via Bluetooth Low Energy.

Integrate with your favorite Apps

Connect the Frontier X2 to external apps in your exercise ecosystem, including Apple Health, Google Fit, Garmin, Wahoo and Strava.

Sync your data across apps

Automatically sync your health and workout data from your favorite apps through Apple Health, Google Fit, Garmin, Wahoo and Strava.

Simultaneous multi-device connectivity

Now connect the Frontier X2 to 3 devices at the same time as an HRM.

Share your data

Securely share your data

Instantly share Frontier X2 data using a secure link so your doctor, family, or friends can stay worry free, always!

Unlimited, unrestricted downloads

Download a .FIT file of your activity summary to upload on to other platforms like Strava.

On-device memory of 24 hours

Frontier X2's on-device memory can store ECG recordings for up to 24 continuous hours, making it perfect for constant monitoring.

Unlimited cloud storage

Get unlimited storage in your own free cloud account. Get lifetime access to 1000s of hours of ECG recordings and analysis.

Share PDF reports

Download a .PDF file of your continuous ECG to either analyse yourself, or easily share with an expert.

Onboarding and Support

Get a Free Demo

Get a Free Virtual Demo upon purchasing the Frontier X2 to learn all about the device and its variety of features.

Complimentary consultation

Receive personalised insights on your training and heart health from a heart health coach who will review your Frontier X2 data and provide personalised guidance.

Lifetime 24x7 support

24x7 support available via email (support@fourtfrontier.com), live chat on our website or mobile app, or by dialling in to our toll free number.

Engage with our community

Engage with thousands of our community members, sharing stories, workouts, and recommendations in your journey towards better heart health.

Quick and easy onboarding

Get in-app onboarding and an easy to use knowledge base to get familiar and comfortable with all of the Frontier X2 features.

Quick Start User manual

Download a PDF version of the user manual by clicking here, if the step-by-step online manual isn't for you.

FAQs

What is the Stress Score?

The Stress Score is a measurement of your stress level on a scale from 0 to 100. A higher score indicates a higher level of stress, while a lower score suggests a more relaxed state.

2. What do the different Stress Score ranges mean?

0 - 24: Relaxation

25 - 49: Mild Stress

50 - 74: Moderate Stress

75 - 100: High Stress

 How is the Stress Score calculated?

The Stress Score is calculated by monitoring changes in your heart activity. When a steady heartbeat is detected, the Frontier X2 gathers baseline data over a 30-second period to assess your stress level.

What factors can influence my Stress Score?

Your Stress Score can be influenced by various factors, including physical activity, mental state, sleep quality, environmental conditions, and overall health. Stressful situations can also cause temporary increases in the score.

How can I lower my Stress Score?

To lower your Stress Score, consider practicing relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, mindfulness, meditation, regular exercise, and ensuring adequate sleep. Staying hydrated and maintaining a balanced diet can also help manage stress levels.

How often should I monitor my Stress Score?

It's beneficial to monitor your Stress Score regularly, especially during times of increased pressure or change. Daily monitoring can help you recognize patterns and triggers related to your stress levels.

What are the signs of high stress?

Signs of high stress can include physical symptoms like headaches, muscle tension, fatigue, increased heart rate, and emotional symptoms such as anxiety, irritability, and difficulty concentrating.

Can high stress impact my health?

Yes, chronic high stress can lead to various health issues, including cardiovascular problems, weakened immune function, and mental health disorders. Managing stress is crucial for overall well-being.

Is the Stress Monitor available on all Frontier devices?

The Stress Monitor feature is available exclusively with the Frontier X2 devices. This allows users to gain insights into their stress levels in real-time.

How does the Frontier X2 monitor stress?

The Frontier X2 monitors stress by analyzing your heart activities and captures variations that correlate with stress levels. It gathers baseline data for 30 seconds when a steady heartbeat is detected, allowing for accurate assessment of your stress score.

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