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Tuesday Tip: The Real Impact of Travelling
This weeks Tuesday Tips takes a look at the real impact of travel with some steps to help avoid the stress of travel
ithlete at the Biohacker Summit 2015
Next week Simon Wegerif, Creator of ithlete will be speaking on a panel session at the Biohacker Summit in Helsinki, Finland discussing the future of wearable technologies for health & Wellness.
Tuesday Tip: 5 Tips for using the ithlete subjective metrics
You’ll get more from ithlete if you use the subjectives! By tracking and correlating the suggested subjective metrics you will be able to better understand what is influencing your stress and recovery levels. Here are our top tips for using the subjective indicators.
Training Blog: Brian Schwind- August
In his latest training blog, Brian Schwind takes on the Steelman Olympic Triathlon in what was a month full of mixed emotions for Brian.
Nutrition, Stress and HRV
This week’s Tuesday Tip focuses on nutrition the impact on stress. Do you reach for those ‘convenience foods’ after a stressful day? If so take a look at some useful nutritional tips we’ve put together
Tuesday Tip: Event Day Nerves & HRV
Race day arrives but your ithlete score is amber. Familiar? Don’t panic! Here’s why that might be happening and some useful tips to help you balance it out ahead of the race.
Training Blog: Andy Dolphin – July
Having now completed 2 target events, Andy Dolphin now takes on Ride London as his third and final target event for the year.
Infographic: HRV Predicting Soccer Performance
Here is a more visual summary of the excellent recent research by Andrew Flatt and Dr Mike Esco looking at heart rate variability (HRV) being used to predict performance in collegiate women’s soccer players.
Training Blog: Andrew Tamplin – July
Andrew Tamplin started July happy, fit and looking forward to the month of sweet spot training, putting in some harder efforts with the aid of ithlete Pro to guide him. Did Andrew get through July unscathed?
Research Summary: HRV shows how individual squad members adapt to group training practices
Summarising a very interesting piece of research looking at predicting team sports performance using heart rate variability (HRV).
Training Blog: Brian Schwind – July
After the ironman Coeur d’Alene (IMCdA), Brian Schwind takes us through the effects of the race on his heart rate variability.
Training Blog: Andrew Tamplin – June
June saw a continuation of Andrew Tamplin’s zone two training and an event that should really send any persons heart racing – His wedding!
The Premier League and Heart Rate Variability
The Premier League is one of the most exciting and competitive leagues to watch and undoubtedly one of the richest. Clubs spend millions on training facilities and sport science departments. The role of a sport science at the very top has changed dramatically over the years. Here’s a look at how heart rate variability (HRV) fits in.
Superfoods and Sports Performance
Can superfoods increase sports performance? Take a lot at our review of the recent channel 4 documentary Superfoods: The Real Story to find out.
Training Blog: Andy Dolphin – June
June saw Andy Dolphin dealing with a cold, 3 goal event with each spaced 2 weeks apart and handling back-to-back tapering!
Want to know more about ithlete?
Follow these four easy steps to get started with ithlete today!
Choose a heart rate sensor
To measure heart rate variability (HRV) with ithlete you’ll need a heart rate sensor. You have the option to use an ithlete finger sensor or chest strap monitor. If you have a recent iPhone, iPad or Android device you may like to use our Bluetooth Smart chest strap monitor, or alternatively grab a Polar type analogue strap (we also offer one of these) and an ithlete ECG receiver to pick up the signal. Visit the ithlete store to find your preferred sensor.
Download the ithlete app
ithlete is available on both iOS and Android devices and can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play. If you do want to check your model of smartphone or tablet is compatible check our FAQ page.
One minute daily measurement
After waking each morning relax and sit comfortably, slip on a chest strap or finger sensor and follow the on screen instructions to get an accurate reading of your heart rate variability. Taking the measurement couldn’t be simpler and in 60 seconds you will have a personalised training recommendation for the day.
Reap the benefits of training with ithlete
The idea is quite simple. Training is all about stress and recovery. A hard session, lack of sleep, mental stress etc. will lower your number. If your reading drops significantly, take this as an early warning that you are overloading the system. On the other hand a high score lets you know you should make the most out of the day. Benefits of this include avoiding overtraining, workout optimisation, guilt free rest days, improved performance and much more!