TrainerRoad Launches Live Group Workouts with Video
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/03/trainerroad-launches-workouts.htmlWhile in the workout, each person will have their smart trainers synchronized to hit intervals or other changes at exactly the same time, and then the TrainerRoad app will show your friends' power targets, actual power, and heart rate too. … None of the other trainer apps today incorporate video (or audio) into structured group workouts from all participants.
Windy 43MPH Weekend Runs
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/02/windy-43mph-weekend-runs.htmlBecause the first 10-miles were heart-rate based, I simply kept it in zone and kept on cruising.
Sports Tech Tidbits: Whoop Adds Strength Training, Garmin eBike Varia eRTL615 Radar, Wahoo’s RGT Elite Sterzo Support
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/04/strength-training-support.htmlPreviously, when you did a strength training workout, it was basically just a heart rate graph.
Hands-on: Wahoo Adds Radar Support for ELEMNT/BOLT/ROAM, confirms TrainerRoad Connectivity
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/08/confirms-trainerroad-connectivity.htmlSimply turn on the radar, and add it as a sensor (just like a heart rate sensor), and you’re done. … Things you learn in the corporate world on getting stuff done.
Giveaway Extravaganza: Polar A370 & Polar M460
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/08/giveaway-extravaganza-polar.htmlThe A370 is Polar’s latest optical HR sensor-laden wrist band that can track everything from your heart rate 24x7 to your exact track during a workout from the GPS in your phone.
How to kick start your way to your first triathlon
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/01/how-to-kick-start-your-way-to-your-first-triathlon.htmlNo, it doesn’t connect to a heart rate strap or a footpod, or a cycling speed/cadence sensor. … By using a slow progression, you’ll find that you won’t get frustrated in the pool those first few weeks.
A fitting Misfit update
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/01/fitting-misfit-update.htmlBasically a bed sensor strap that you position under your sheets, it tracks your sleep events as well as quality, and interestingly it captures heart rate, respiration, and snoring.
How to get and record cadence information on a spin or gym bike
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/01/record-cadence-information.htmlBut it would also record heart rate as well, and you can do splits and stuff (such as for different segments of the workout).
First look at new SRM PC8 head unit with WiFi/GPS/ANT+ & Bluetooth
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/08/srm-pc8-preview.html- ANT+ for connection to ANT+ speed/cadence sensors, ANT+ power meters [updated], heart rate straps, and weight scales… On the GPS front the unit incorporates both recording of GPS tracklogs, as well as following of GPS/GPX breadcrumb trail style routes (similar to an Edge 500).
Annual Winter 2017-2018 Bike Trainer Recommendations
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/10/annual-trainer-recommendations.htmlVirtually all devices use one or both of these low-power technologies to transmit and capture information such as heart rate, power, speed, cadence, and more. … I know a lot of folks want the most road-like feel, but my brain can’t really separate out the fact that I’m still inside looking at a wall going nowhere.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/03/random-things-did-this-weekend-13.htmlThe unit tracked the HR without issue (paired to a Polar H7 heart rate strap), though calories seemed a bit high. … The idea with the kids and cupcakes was to let them decorate the cupcakes themselves.
The 2018 Swim/Bike/Run Gear I Use List
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/10/2018-swim-bike-run-gear-i-use.htmlHeart Rate Strap: Wahoo TICKR-X/TICKR: I tend to use this the most when I'm not testing something else.
Hands-on: Hammerhead’s new Karoo GPS Bike Computer
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/05/hammerhead-karoo-computer.htmlAs noted earlier, the unit is capable of pairing to both ANT+ and Bluetooth Smart sensors (power, speed, cadence, shifting, muscle oxygen, trainer control, and heart rate). … That’s great news for consumers as it means you've got tons of 3rd party mount options, especially now that bikes have started to integrate that into handlebar setups.
Testing out the Pebble watch with new RunKeeper app integration
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/05/testing-runkeeper-integration.htmlThey had a year to leverage the power of Bluetooth Smart on the phone platform and do stuff like show heart rate metrics that RunKeeper already supports today.
CycleOps Joule and PowerTap Wheelset In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/02/cycleops-joule-and-powertap-wheelset-in.htmlIt’s in the settings area that you can also configure power and heart rate zones as well:… The fully integrated PowerTap wheels are somewhat new to CycleOps.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/10/5-random-things-i-did-this-weekend-8.htmlIt was nice in that I could pick and choose from any ANT+ device in the room for the different sensor types: Speed, Cadence, Power, and Heart Rate. … Luckily, the weather cooperated.
Suunto Expands Coaching & Training Analytics With New Update
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/04/coaching-training-analytics.htmlLikewise, 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.
The Weekend: Motorola MOTOACTV, Zeo Mobile, Jawbone Up, long battery tests
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/11/weekend-motorola-motoactv-zeo-mobile.htmlSo I got the ANT+ simulator setup on a separate PC and configured it to transmit ANT+ power, ANT+ heart rate, and ANT+ speed/cadence…nonstop. … Normally, the FR910XT is rated for about 20 hours.
Peloton Acquires Atlas Wearables: A Peloton Wearable Ahead?
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/03/acquires-wearables-wearable.htmlPlus, it’d have the upsell benefit of acting as a heart rate sensor for your bike/app live – one more easy selling point when pushing people over the edge. … Peloton’s most recent filing illustrates why.
Garmin Edge 1050 In-Depth Review: Brilliance or Battery?
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/06/garmin-edge-1050-in-depth-review-brilliance-battery.htmlNote 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.
InsideRide E-Motion SmartPower Rollers with Floating Fork: In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/08/insideride-smartpower-floating.htmlIt 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.
Peloton Announces Rower Hardware, New Upcoming Features Outlined
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/05/announces-hardware-upcoming.htmlPeloton says this will work with any Bluetooth heart rate strap as usual, plus the Apple Watch, as well as maintaining all streaks/challenges/achievements. … - Launch of their Peloton Corporate Wellness division, which basically aims to partner with large companies to give free Peloton…
Week in Review–December 1st, 2012
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/12/week-in-reviewdecember-1st-2012.html10) Heart Rate Sensor Socks: While these aren’t actually targetted yet at endurance athletes, the idea is pretty interesting if ported into the sport world. … Note that these are now available through a separate RSS feed and not the main one, though, I’d be curious if folks want it in the main one..
The Week in Review: September 11th, 2010
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/09/week-in-review-september-11th-2010.htmlYou can read the full meal deal here, and here’s the topics covered: 1) Picking a swim-friendly heart rate monitor 2) Wahoo Sports iPhone ANT+ Adapter Update 3) Timex Global Trainer and Multisport Mode Recording 4) Which Power Meter Head Unit for Power Tap? P.S.
Week in Review–January 13th, 2014
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/01/reviewjanuary-13th-2014.htmlMonday: First look at new Mio Link ANT+/Bluetooth Smart optical heart rate wrist band…
