Can ithlete motivate the non-athlete?
Hello, my name is Robert Budd and I have just joined the company to focus on the marketing and sales of ithlete Team App. I am a very keen sportsman playing top level cricket and club Rugby only retiring from Vets Rugby 18 months ago. ithlete and me! My interest in...Measurement of HRV
Early measurement of HRV Although irregular heart rhythms and their potential for predicting health outcomes had been noticed by Chinese medics all the way back to 400 AD, it really took the Nobel prize winning invention of the Electro Cardio Graph (ECG or EKG) by...Simon Wegerif’s Polarised Training Challenge part 6
We’re now 10 weeks in to the Polarised Training Challenge and I think it’s time to take stock of what we have achieved in performance terms. The table below summarises performance at two recent ‘test’ events: Both of these are 100 mile (approx)...MTB Strength Training Systems Recommends ithlete
Sometimes how you “feel” doesn’t accurately reflect the condition your body is really in and in these cases listening to your body can lead you in the wrong direction. Being successful with your training program over the long run is like a chess match, and without...Do fish oil supplements improve heart rate variability?
Simon Wegerif, Creator of ithlete takes a look at the latest research in to the benefits on taking fish oil supplements and how this improves heart rate variability.
Training Impulse Workshop
On Wednesday 22nd May ithlete will join Training Impulse founder Dr Ibrahim Akubat on his workshop entitled “Training Load Monitoring in Team Sports” at the home of the Bradford Bulls. The workshop will several cover topics including; The history and...Simon Wegerif’s Polarised Training Challenge Part 5
In this 4th update, I’d like to run through the preparation for the first real test of the season – the Hampshire Hilly Hundred – a course designed to make the most of the rolling countryside of north Hampshire. The section of chart below is my heart rate...Tim Crowley on Coaching with HRV
By Tim Crowley I have been using heart rate variability in my own training for nearly 2 years. For the past year I have been using it with many of my athletes. This number is steadily increasing and by end of this year I will make HRV a requirement for all athletes I...Introducing the ithlete Team App
What is the ithlete Team App? Heart rate variability (HRV) is an objective method for assessing the effects of stress on your body, making it the most accurate fatigue and recovery metric available. It is measured as the time gap between your heart beats that varies...Simon Wegerif’s Polarised Training Challenge Part 4
In this 4th update I’d like to focus on my training discipline (or rather the lack of it so far). This has probably been the hardest aspect for me about adopting a polarised training program. Having spent 20+ years riding as ‘hard’ as I can...HRV Research Summary: Dr Martin Buchheit, HRV & predicting performance
Simon Wegerif, Creator of ithlete takes a look at heart rate variability leading expert Dr Martin Buchheit’s research, HRV as an indication of running performance.
Simon Wegerif’s Polarised Training Challenge Part 3
Not so much to report this time, since last week I was struggling with the tooth problem and the general malaise that accompanied it! However, Friday was the last day of the antibiotics and I was hopeful that I would be well enough to do a planned 86 mile ride with...A look back at the Triathlon Show
Back in March we visited the Triathlon Show at Sandown Park, London. The whole weekend was a great success and the ithlete team thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We got to talk with many ithlete users and athletes interested in heart rate variability, have a look...Bruce Conner on Overtraining
I have a tendency to overtrain I know a lot of highly motived people who do. Hard training can be very addictive. I have had three distinct times in my life where I have physically overtrained. The first was when I was 19. Back in the fall of 1975 I went to the...Simon Wegerif’s Polarised Training Challenge Part 2
Polarised Training – the first weeks As promised, here is the first update on my progress having modified my training program from a ‘ride fairly hard fairly often’ to a program where I try to ride either below aerobic threshold (in my case a heart rate of...Simon Wegerif
About me Hello, my name is Simon Wegerif, I’m a biomedical engineer and inventor who lives with my family in the beautiful New Forest in Hampshire, UK. My professional background is in signal processing, having been a pioneer of digital broadcasting at the BBC...Heart Rate Variability (HRV) & Diabetes
Recent studies have identified a possible link between heart rate variability (HRV) and diabetes or glucose intolerance. Summary by Frances Wensley
Simon Wegerif’s Polarised Training Challenge
by Simon Wegerif As you may know from a recent blog post exploring threshold and polarised training gains I agreed to start a polarised training programme in my training ahead of the Etape. To get started I began with the 4 minute/2 minute zone 3/zone 1 workout...Research Summary: Threshold or Polarised endurance training; which produces the biggest performance gains?
Threshold or Polarised endurance training; which produces the biggest performance gains? Research summary & HRV implications by Simon Wegerif, Creator of ithlete.
ithlete & Bluetooth Smart
Bluetooth Smart technology allows you to send heart beat information directly from a chest strap monitor to your iPhone™ or iPad™ without the need for external hardware/receivers. ithlete is the leading app using individual heart beat data from a Bluetooth Smart strap...Win free tickets to the Triathlon Show!
All this week we will be giving away free tickets to the Triathlon Show 2013. The Triathlon Show, 1st to 3rd March 2013, Sandown Park One of the most popular events of the year the Triathlon Show has been impressing triathletes since 2002 and this year will be no...The Triathlon Show 2013
HRV Fit Ltd. are pleased to announce we will be exhibiting at this year’s Triathlon Show. The Triathlon Show, 1st to 3rd March 2013 at Sandown Park, London One of the most popular events of the year the Triathlon Show has been impressing triathletes since 2002 and...Effects of intensity and duration of exercise on HRV recovery
Simon Wegerif, Creator of ithlete summarises HRV research led by respected sports scientist Stephen Seiler. What exactly is the relation between workout intensity & recovery?
Advancements in Analysis with Heart Rate Variability
by Carl Valle USATF II The use of Heart Rate Variability (HRV) for sport is not new, but only after ithlete created a solution that was practical did we have something to truly act as a compass for coaching. Our coaching experience and knowledge is the roadmap, and...40% off when you upgrade to the new ithlete ECG receiver!
New ithlete ECG Receiver Towards the end of last year we launched a new version of the ithlete ECG receiver. Version 3 boasts a range of benefits including cross platform compatibility (iOS & Android), increased range and a more robust design. For more details on...HRV predicts aerobic performance in swimmers
Heart rate variability (HRV) expert Simon Wegerif, Creator of ithlete summarises key scientific research in to HRV & performance in elite swimmers.
The Year Ahead, 2013
App Developments ithlete Version 3 We are really excited about the next major ithlete upgrade, scheduled for the second quarter of 2013. Again driven by user feedback ithlete V3 will incorporate a range of new functionalities as well as having a complete user...Year in Review 2012
2012 was a great year for ithlete, and to make sure you know about all of the highlights we thought we’d give you a quick overview… App Developments ithlete Version 2 After 2 years testing by up to 4,000 early adopters we had sufficient user feedback to...Lee Doran’s ithlete HRV Training Diary – December
Getting Started with HRV So, this is my first blog as an ithlete athlete. After receiving support from the ithlete team, I have started using the HRV Monitor and found this fantastic. This month has been an important month for me as I am currently recovering from...Lee Doran
I’m an international Javelin thrower and UK Champion (2011 & 12). I have been using ithlete for a few weeks now and feel it will be a great asset to my training. I started throwing when I was just 12 years old after picking up a cricket ball at the Gateshead...Fitness Does Not Equate to Health
by Amber Pierce A big part of what I love about being a professional athlete is helping promote lifestyle choices that lead to better health and overall quality of life. Fitness plays an integral role in maintaining and optimizing health, and people...Amber Pierce
I’m an American professional cyclist and have been racing at the World Cup level for five years now. I live in Austria and race for the Italian UCI team Diadora Pasta Zara. I hit a serious plateau over the past two years, and after a lot of blood work and...Measuring Training Load with TRIMP
Workouts can be quantified in many ways – runners and cyclists are always being asked ‘how far did you go today’, or ‘how long were you out for’. Usually they can impress the questioner with a response like ‘I did xx miles’ or I...Why doesn’t ithlete measure low frequency (LF) power or LF/HF?
James Heathers, explains why the most informative & replicable measure of Heart Rate Variability in the short term is a paced breathing High Frequency task.
HRV and long life – what’s the connection?
Summarising the first systematic heart rate variability (HRV) & longevity study across a wide range of ages. By Simon Wegerif, Creator of ithlete.
Grand Union Half Marathon
by Tom Hayhoe The Grand Union Half Marathon This great little event organised by Purple Patch each November, running by the towpath on the Grand Union Canal from Uxbridge to Watford. Not the greatest event for PBs – this year’s winner did it in 1:18 – with recent...InsideTracker blood biochemistry can help improve your athletic performance
by Perrin Braun, InsideTracker Athletes train for years to maximize and perfect physical performance. But in order to improve endurance, speed, or flexibility, you not only need to spend many hours hitting the gym, but you also should know what’s going on inside your...Standing vs. Supine ithlete HRV Measurement
Andrew Flatt MS, CSCS takes a look at standing vs. supine heart rate variability (HRV) measurement.