Peloton’s New Bike+ (Plus): Everything you ever wanted to know
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/09/peloton-details-features.htmlSupposedly once paired, the watch will transmit the heart rate measured optically to the Peloton bike, and stay in sync. … And where this gets messy is half-hearted attempts to add in resistance levels on some classes.
A Stockholm (Sweden) Runaround
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/01/a-stockholm-sweden-runaround.htmlThis is when I would switch from being a heart rate driven run to a paced run. … For the first portion of the run I was holding a Z2 heart rate (roughly between 146 and 157BPM).
Wine vs. Workouts: Effects of alcohol
www.dcrainmaker.com/2008/09/wine-vs-workouts-effects-of-alcohol.htmlSo I’ve already lost 12% of my bike power and I still haven’t even gotten my heart rate back into Z2, from Z3. … Z4A heart rate zone is 163 to 169.
A Power Primer – Cycling with Power 101
www.dcrainmaker.com/2009/08/power-primer-cycling-with-power-101.htmlOne of the challenges with heart rate training is that it doesn’t give one a complete picture of what’s going on in a given training/racing ride. … For example – a heart rate file with speed/cadence/altitude/etc, doesn’t show the effect of going into the wind.
FORM Swim Goggles Adds Openwater Swimming with Garmin & Apple Watches
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/05/goggles-openwater-swimming.htmlThey also can’t measure your heart rate, though, last year they added support for the Polar OH1 pod, which can clip right on the side of the goggles and transmit your heart rate that way. … While swimming, you’ll see your total swim time on the upper line in the goggles, and then on the lower data portion you’ll see your distance, heart rate, and pace (per 100m/yards).
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/04/5-random-things-i-did-this-weekend.htmlFirst up was the Scosche Rhythm+ optical heart rate strap that transmits on both ANT+ and Bluetooth Smart. … In my initial testing on an indoor trainer ride, and then subsequently during putting it on The Girl for a run of hers, it tracked very well against a slew of other heart rate devices worn at the same time.
Ironman Boise 70.3 2011 Race Report
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/06/ironman-boise-703-2011-race-report.htmlBike: As you probably know, often times you’re highest heart rates on the bike course will be within the first 1-2 minutes of the bike, thus it’s usually key to try and get things under control quickly (regardless of how you pace your race). … It’s just as scary for me when one is completing snow-plow style slow ‘S’ turns down across the two lanes ahead of me.) With the fun descent done it was largely just a matter of getting into my heart rate and power zones.
ProShift Automated Bike Shifting System Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/12/proshift-automated-shifting.htmlAnd it would offer modes to match a given heart rate or power effort. … It shows your speed, heart rate, cadence, power, and connects to various ANT+ sensors.
Sports Technology Buyers Guide & Recommendations: Winter 2018-2019
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/11/sports-technology-buyers-recommendations.htmlThis is my primary and singular running/cycling/hiking/etc heart rate sensor (when not testing something else). … The 4iiii unit is also a heart rate strap, that’s like two for the price of one (and a dual ANT+/Bluetooth Smart HR strap at that).
DCR Analyzer Tool Overview & Manual
www.dcrainmaker.com/analyzerIt’s how I create all of the graphs you see for power meter reviews, heart rate sensor reviews (i.e. … For example, if no heart rate data was recorded then the HR graph won't show.
First Look: COROS’s new Pace GPS Multisport Watch
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/02/first-coross-multisport.htmlFrom there it’ll sync steps, heart rate and workouts to the mobile app. … By launch: Adding in Triathlon Mode, Set Heart Rate Reserve & Max Heart Rate, Lactate Threshold, VO2Max, and customizable data pages.
Amazfit Cheetah Pro GPS Watch Quick Review: Thoughts After Using It For A Week
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/06/amazfit-cheetah-thoughts.htmlThis sensor is used for 24x7 heart rate, as well as workout heart rate. … Heart rate accuracy actually seems pretty much OK, an improvement from the Amazfit T-Rex Ultra, which has been not-so-hot.
Garmin Edge Explore 2 In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/07/garmin-explore-review.htmlMeanwhile, back in the activity profile settings, you can create alerts for things like distance, time, calories, heart rate, cadence, power, eating, drinking, turn-around, and even Connect IQ alerts. … It’s what’s known as a sensor pool, so as soon as you turn your cranks or put on your heart rate strap, it’ll wake-up that sensor, and the Edge will see it.
Wahoo Headwind Fan In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/07/wahoo-headwind-review.htmlWhen you switch over to either of the two sensor control modes the fan will start doing a proximity pairing to the nearest heart rate or trainer sensor (depending on which mode you’re in). … Thus you can essentially tap your heart rate strap to it, or bring your fan close to your trainer to ensure it connects to the right one.
Withings Activité & Activité Pop In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/11/withings-activite-review.htmlAlso note that you cannot connect a heart rate strap, nor export the run activity to other services like Strava or MapMyFitness. … wake-up time) to advanced metrics like your heart rate.
Initial hands-on with Polar Loop activity tracker
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/09/polar-loop-firstlook.htmlPerhaps the single most interesting aspect of the Polar Loop is the ability to pair it with a heart rate strap. … To solve that Polar added the ability to pair a heart rate strap via Bluetooth Smart.
Choosing your Garmin device data fields
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/04/choosing-your-garmin-device-data-fields.htmlSince I train by heart rate, that’s a key item for me. … But…virtually all the Garmin’s offer a significantly expanded set of data fields that you can customize and tweak until you’re hearts content.
TrueKinetix TrueBike In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/05/truekinetix-truebike-review.htmlSo you can see your cadence (average, lap average, current, etc…), as well as power, or heart rate. … It allows you to compare power meters/trainers, heart rate, cadence, speed/pace, GPS tracks and plenty more.
Garmin Edge 1030 In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/08/garmin-edge-1030-in-depth-review.html- Support for Bluetooth Smart sensors: Like the Fenix 5 and FR935, you can now pair to Bluetooth Smart heart rate straps, speed, cadence, and power meter sensors. … This again comes from FirstBeat and is based on heart rate strap data.
Apple Watch Adds Native Running Power & Triathlon Support: All New watchOS 9 Features Detailed
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/06/triathlon-features-detailed.htmlNot only is Apple adding in more common features like custom workouts, they appear to be going straight to the core of endurance sports companies like Garmin/Polar/Suunto/COROS, with the addition of full triathlon support, running power, running efficiency metrics, heart rate zones, and more. … Further, if a user signs up for Apple’s Heart & Movement Study, it will now contribute sleep stage data via the app.
Garmin Connect IQ: An in-depth introduction to the platform you can now use today
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/01/connect-iq-intro.htmlEven more than that, it can actually pass through heart rate data from the machine which is gathered via any number of different heart rate strap types (non-ANT+). … Each time you connect to a sensor, such as a heart rate monitor, you use up one channel.
Soleus GPS 1.0 $90 Running Watch In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/12/soleus-gps-10-90-running-watch-in-depth.htmlObviously this isn’t quite as accurate as some of the heart rate based algorithms, but for most individuals this gets you within the ballpark. … The price gap currently is about $90 (Soleus) to $180ish (Garmin FR110/FR210/Timex Run Trainer) – a lot of difference there for the only substantial feature on the Garmin side being downloading and heart rate monitor (and footpod for the 210/TRT).
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch 7, Galaxy Ring: Everything you need to know!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/07/samsung-galaxy-watch-7-galaxy-watch-ultra-galaxy-ring-details.htmlAssuming Samsung manages to get acceptable sleep and heart rate accuracy (admittedly, a big stretch for Samsung historically), it’ll be an easy win for most consumers to avoid another subscription. … It too features the new 3nm processor, as well as the Sleep Apnea detection and new optical heart rate sensor.
The Top 10 Sports & Fitness Items You Bought in 2012
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/01/the-top-10-sports-fitness-items-you-bought-in-2012.htmlPeople are tired of having heart rate straps that report spikes and dropouts. … #4: Garmin ANT+ Premium Heart Rate Soft Strap: I find this item interesting.
SIGMA ROX 12.0 Sport Cycling GPS In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/06/sigma-cycling-review.htmlSo if you don’t have the bundle you won’t get the heart rate sensors and speed/cadence sensors. … This includes a combo speed/cadence sensor and the heart rate strap.
