Alternative option, thinking of how I handled this situation, suddenly acquire shirts with sleeves longer than where your apple watch sits. And then forget to ever take off the apple watch.

you're right, it is a food safety violation to have jewelry or watches on your wrist at work! but here's how i see it: if the barista comes to you because they have to wear a heart rate monitor on their wrist or they have a medical bracelet they are required to wear at all times, that very likely falls under a reasonable accommodation under the ADA, as long as they are able to bring in a doctor's note that says it's medically necessary

I have large calves too! I found a band for my watch that is a scrunchie (target or amazon has them), and it was stretchy so it was able to fit!

Oh don’t get me wrong, I totally know why we can’t wear a watch on the floor and as soon as my manager pointed it out to me I removed it and put it in my pocket right away. That’s why I’m looking more into alternative ways to wear it rather than an exemption that allows me to wear it on my wrists. Today I kept it in my binder and it did okay, I’m gonna bounce around the next couple days to figure out if my binder, my ankle, or my upper arm works the best for me and gives me the most consistent & comfortable readings

The ADA supersedes health code here.

"In most states." I wasn't talking about Canada.

Edit: thanks for the downvote, hun

As someone who was just recently diagnosed with POTS, I would suggest finding a heart rhythm specialist (once you’re eligible for insurance of course). I was bounced around 3 cardiologists before the last one thought of POTS and referred me to a heart rhythm specialist. One tilt table test verified POTS and I’m on meds that help so much.

Ah I see. Don’t they have to make some kind of accommodation for someone with a health issue though??
Also OP I wonder if you can track your HR if you wore the Apple Watch on your ankle?

I already tried to do that. Went through my dr and paperwork and everything but food safety overruled it. So I can have it on my arm but not wrist

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They can be a little pricey, it looks like the Garmin brand are $100 to $130 ish range. However, i honestly don't know if Garmin is the best brand, İ mean İ use them for most of my exercise gadgets. i suggest maybe doing some research on chest monitors and the. Looking on ebay for a deal. For example, right of the bat i see a Garmin chest monitor in ebay for $45. I know generally chest monitors run in at least the $100 range and up, but you can either find a deal on ebay or make a lower offer for something that is listed.

If you do some research you will find a lot of running and exercise related article that talk about why chest straps are more accurate, i can't remember the details now. All i really know is that watches use pulsating lights to gather heat rate data and more chest straps don't. That coupled with the fact that chest straps sit closer to your heart makes them more accurate.

Happy to be of help!

The arm strap is a good idea just make sure you’re able to find one that fits and doesn’t cut off circulation. I tried with my Fitbit and it just didn’t work but Apple may have better/sturdier straps than the knock offs I bought. I actually have another idea. There is this silicone holder I used to have for my Fitbit that stayed together via a magnet and kept it on my bra strap. I would see if you can find one for an Apple Watch. The silicone would probably be thin enough to get an accurate reading and you can keep it hidden on the inside of your shirt.

I’m glad your manager seems to understand your situation. I would suggest talking to partner services about getting an accommodation. I figure it’s worth a shot.