In addition to the updates to the mobile app described in the blog post, there’s been some recent updates to the beta version of the web-based application as well. The “Analyze” link at the top of the popup gives a complete overview of the workout with all the metrics you’d expect to find: heart rate,
It’s commonly known that the accuracy of wrist-based heart rate monitors varies greatly among individuals. Factors such as skin thickness, hair, density of blood vessels/capillaries, and skin tone are well-documented. In fact, Valencell, one of the largest producers of optical heart rate sensors for wearable devices, clearly outlines these issues in a 2015 post on
Although not strictly a piece of fitness or endurance tech, the Oura ring can be a useful tool for an athlete wanting to track their Heart Rate Variability or sleep patterns when training. In this case, it’s nice to see this level of transparency from the CTO of a company, even a relatively small one
An ongoing description of my experience with the Garmin Coach Half Marathon plan by Jeff Gallloway. Choosing and Setting up the Plan Garmin Coach Plans are currently available for 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon. I chose a Half Marathon plan, coached by Jeff Galloway. Setting up the plan involves picking a target goal, choosing the
by bicycle… in my house… That’s right, in my house. It’s unlikely that I’ll ever run a single marathon, much less the six Abbott World Marathon Majors spread across 4 countries. And although I could certainly cycle those 6 iconic routes, that’s not likely to happen, either. That’s where Rouvy comes in. As I near