5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/09/random-things-did-this-weekend-108.htmlEvery 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.
Apple to Sell Apple Watch Ultra 2 & Series 9 Tomorrow without Blood Oxygen Feature
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/01/tomorrow-without-feature.htmlFor 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.
Tour Down Under 2017: Sports Tech Gear Of the Pro Men
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/01/tour-down-under-sports.htmlThat’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.
Apple Watch Series 9: What’s New and Hands-On
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/09/apple-watch-series-9-hands-on.htmlApple says this feature leverages three core sensors: The accelerometer, gyro, and heart rate sensor. … The heart rate sensor itself remains the same as last year, as does GPS – neither have changed.
Garmin Speed & Cadence Sensors V2 with ANT+/Bluetooth Smart: In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/04/cadence-sensors-bluetooth.htmlAn update was somewhat expected however, given Garmin’s announcement of a dual ANT+/BLE heart rate straps three months ago. … It allows you to compare power meters/trainers, heart rate, cadence, speed/pace, GPS tracks and plenty more.
First Look at the New DCR Babymaker Product Tester
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/07/babymaker-product-tester.htmlFrom heart rate sensors to weight scales to baby cams.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/09/5-random-things-did-this-weekend-81.htmlI was curious later on to check out the heart rates and noticed just how much lower/less it tracks the heart rate when not in workout mode. … I have done a couple of my recent sessions on it in actual workout mode and the heart rates were ‘proper’ (e.g.
A Kananaskis Mountain Bikearound
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/09/a-kananaskis-mountain-bikearound.htmlThe unit measures your heart rate at your wrist, optically. … It does not use a heart rate strap.
The Girl: “I’ll actually wear this watch” (The New Polar RCX3)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/03/girl-ill-actually-wear-this-watch-new.htmlPrice-wise the unit is $220US (retail), including a heart rate strap. … This put it roughly equivalent price-wise with some of the low-end Garmin units with a heart rate strap.
Garmin ANT+ Foot Pods: Everything you ever wanted to know
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/01/garmin-ant-foot-pods-everything-you.htmlSecond – and most importantly – you can’t easily record that data with second by second heart rate data, unless it’s all going to one device such as your Garmin. … This way, you can download your treadmill workout and have the same important data that you would when outdoors: Pace, Distance, Time, Heart Rate – and any applicable laps/splits that you may have created.
Philadelphia Marathon 2008 Race Report
www.dcrainmaker.com/2008/12/philadelphia-marathon-2008-race-report.htmlSince the race was kinda a blur for me, I’m going to explain a bit more behind my pacing/racing and training strategy leading up to it.
Hands-on with Garmin’s new Edge 820 with mapping
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/07/garmin-edge-820.htmlAnd it’ll allow you to do Strava real-time segments as well as connect to ANT+ sensors like power, heart rate, speed, cadence, eTAP/Di2/etc… And then all of that is uploaded to Garmin Connect wirelessly via Bluetooth Smart or WiFi (or, via USB cable). … This feature does require a heart rate strap though – so just keep that in mind.
A Cardiff (Wales) Runaround
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/03/cardiff-wales-runaround.htmlThe Vivofit connects to your ANT+ heart rate strap, so I was looking to see the differences between the data captured on a traditional Garmin GPS, versus that on the Vivofit. … My heart rate is displayed below – 59bpm.
The Wahoo KICKR Desk In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/12/wahoo-kickr-desk.htmlThen came the BlueHR, a Bluetooth Smart heart rate strap.
Week in Review–March 3rd, 2012
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/03/week-in-reviewmarch-3rd-2012.htmlHave I ever let you down? 6) New type of swimming goggle to measure heart rate: A pretty interesting little snippet from Quantified Self about a project a woman is working on that allows you to measure heart rate in the same general region as the FINIS AquaPulse.
Week in Review–August 19th, 2012
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/08/week-in-reviewaugust-19th-2012.htmlSunday: Week in Review–August 11th, 2012 Monday: First look at the new Polar RC3 GPS–the first integrated GPS watch from Polar Tuesday: How to fix heart rate strap chaffing issues Friday: My thoughts IMNYC2013- $1,200 entry fee, 90 minutes shorter, and now no race at all Paris blog posts this past week: Here’s all the Parisian fun we’ve been having on our Paris sub-blog.
Wahoo KICKR CORE Trainer In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/09/wahoo-kickr-trainer-depth-review.htmlSo now within a single channel you get power/control/cadence, leaving you an extra channel for heart rate. … It allows you to compare power meters/trainers, heart rate, cadence, speed/pace, GPS tracks and plenty more.
Hands-on: Garmin’s Forerunner 645 Music GPS Watch
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/01/garmin-forerunner-music-watch.htmlI cover the music, Garmin Pay, the heart rate sensor, and so on. … Speaking of streaming services, Garmin is rolling out with iHeartRadio and Deezer.
SRM X-Power SPD Power Meter In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/03/power-meter-depth-review.htmlIt allows you to compare power meters/trainers, heart rate, cadence, speed/pace, GPS tracks and plenty more. … I’ve long said that if your power meter isn’t accurate, then there’s no point in spending money on one.
Nike+ FuelBand In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/08/nike-fuelband-in-depth-review.htmlIt’s important to understand that step/activity monitors aren’t really a substitute for something like a GPS running watch, heart rate monitor or cycling computer. … Since there’s no heart rate based aspect to this, the calorie counting is going to be suspect at best.
Handy Tools & Apps Page
www.dcrainmaker.com/toolsThis is useful if you want to compare different power meters, different heart rate straps, GPS tracks, and so on. … iOS App To Validate HRV Data: Tool to view/validate HRV/RR data for Bluetooth Smart heart rate straps
Week in Review: June 16th, 2013
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/06/review-16th-2013.htmlset count, match count, current score) as well as receive data from other ANT+ sensors such as a heart rate monitor and/or foot pod. … The medical issues included two heart attacks, one electrocution admitted for observation and a variety of orthopedic, hypothermia and head injuries.” – Hospital Statement, which then sees this response from the race organizers: “in line with what we have seen” [at other races].
Running at night on the National Mall
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/03/running-at-night-on-mall.htmlThese are a heads up display attachment for your sunglasses that audibly and visibly keeps you informed of heart rate, pace, and cadence (and power, if cycling). … For the mile sections at 6:30, I paid a bit less attention to it since I was more focused on ensuring that the pace that the Garmin was tracking was at 6:30, rather than the footpod-calibrated 4iiii’s pace (although, they were very close).
Friday Tidbits (lots of them!)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/04/friday-tidbits-lots-of-them.htmlOh, and I’ve been doing all the Nike+ runs with another GPS device on, so I’m able to compare everything from Heart Rate readings to GPS distances. … The recently released FR610 running watch allows you to select which recording rate you’d like.
Smart Bike Shootout: Wahoo KICKR Bike vs Tacx NEO Bike vs Wattbike Atom
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/10/wahookickrbike-wattbikeatom-tacxneobike.htmlIn all apps it’ll display your exact gearing, whereas in some apps/modes it’ll also display your heart rate, incline, cadence, etc… And, to round things out, this thing even has fans. … I know, it’s not supposed to be a competition, but for this one it’s hard not to rate it – and when someone gives you a fully assembled donut versus a basket of ingredients to bake your own, it’s clear who the winner is.
