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And, unlike virtually every other watch out there, this unit can actually read and record your heart rate while underwater. … So this way on your next triathlon, you can have proof that you managed to hit your highest heart rate of the day in just the first 30 seconds of the swim, complimentary of 100 of your closest friends trying to drown you.
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But mixed into the weekend I also had the chance to sit down with the folks from Basis – who are on the cusp of releasing a watch that aims to measure heart rate 24x7 via an optical blood flow sensor – no HR strap required! Not only that, it also contains a 3D accelerometer (for measuring a variety of items, including sleep), body temperature (via skin readings), ambient temperature (room/outside temp) and galvanic skin response (skin moisture output). … I was pretty happy with my paces on flat land, and more importantly pace to heart rate relationship.
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I’ve divided things up into two buckets: Privacy-zone type features (basically hiding where you live/stay), and then activity privacy-related features (such as hiding heart rate, power, pace). … Stat visibility privacy: Can enable/disable people seeing calories + heart rate, pace, and power
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(As a random side note, I have no idea why I decided to try and hold my breath while taping the above – which means you can steadily watch my heart rate climb. … As noted above, the unit will connect to both Polar WIND footpods and WIND cycling accessories (speed & cadence), as well as WIND heart rate straps.
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Because of the ANT+ compatibility, it also connects to heart rate sensors, speed sensors and cadence sensors. … The below photo was a bit tough since they had it sealed under glass in the separate pieces – making it a bit hard to get a solid photo of: The two measurement components attach to your crank arms in two pieces.
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I noticed it initially in Garmin Training Center when looking at the activity moments after it downloaded, but it wasn’t until I broke up an XML editor that I was able to validate the data is being streamed and recorded at 1-second intervals (I’ve highlighted the 1-second increments in yellow):And to geek-out for a brief second (everyone else can move along), I found it interesting that unlike most .TCX files where the power value (watts) is stored at the same XML level as the distance/cadence, but is instead recorded one level deeper in a subtag called under ‘extensions’ (along with speed):Had I been wearing a heart rate strap, that data would have been recorded as well, but alas, I somehow managed to forget it at home. … While Polar has great penetration at the low-end of the market with many of their cheaper (sub $120) heart rate monitors (which aren’t ANT+), Garmin lags a bit there.
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So, somewhat like how you might add a page that shows an elevation or heart rate graph, the SuuntoPlus app is another page you can add to that set. … Thus, this is more than just your average heart rate graph, and now a bit more interactive.
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I was using the HRM-TRI & HRM-SWIM heart rate straps, each paired to either the Garmin Epix or Garmin FR920XT. … These straps are designed to record your heart rate underwater and sync it up later on after the activity.
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Now you can use Garmin’s own free VIRB Edit app to not only stitch everything together at 5.7K resolution – but also overlay metrics like speed, g-forces, heart rate, and many more. … This means connecting any sensors or data you want, like heart rate or power, or automotive data if that’s your thing.
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Likewise, you’ll see the same for ‘Training Intensity’, in various categories, including Heart Rate, Pace, Running Power, and Cycling Power. … They said that this helps to separate out workout intensity-driven comments, and instead focus on something most athletes do actually get right: Whether or not they felt good about the workout afterwards.
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Note that in the two cases, this is without any screen recording on, but with everything else enabled: Power meter connected, heart rate sensor connected, shifting connected, LiveTrack enabled, GroupTrack enabled, navigation running, etc… Literally, all the things. … As noted above, it’s unquestionably the cornerstone of Garmin’s strategy here.
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It allows you to compare power meters/trainers, heart rate, cadence, speed/pace, GPS tracks and plenty more. … This main portion costs $900, but does incorporate the ‘e-motion’ concept, which means the whole platform slides front and back as you’ll see in the video.
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Note that for Apple TV users, you’ll still be limited to two concurrent connections though, so just like with the Sterzo Smart if you want to also pair a heart rate sensor, you’ll have to either use the phone app or not use Apple TV (since the trainer is one connection, RIZER is another, and then the heart rate sensor would be the 3rd). … But let’s dive into each piece separately – first up, the up and down part.
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Every 3mi/5km I’d do a bit of a sprint for 60-seconds, mostly just to cause the heart rate sensors grief. … In watching the Apple Watch’s heart rate numbers throughout the run, it was virtually lock-step with the HRM-PRO chest strap, so I’d be surprised if there’s anything funky.
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For those unfamiliar with the case, Masimo has sued Apple, alleging infringement of Masimo’s patents around the algorithm related to the blood oxygen level sensing technology (which is a portion of the heart rate sensing hardware and software). … It should be pointed out that Apple has counter-sued Masimo for other heart rate sensor things, and additionally, Masimo themselves are also being sued by another company claiming that Masimo infringed upon their wrist-based pulse oximeter patent.
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That’s because the sponsorship deal only includes the Wahoo KICKR, and not head units (or even heart rate straps this year). … Compatible with all training accessories, including power meters, heartrate straps, speed/cadence sensors, and smart trainers, it offers everything a pro racer needs.
