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New Year Newsletter
So we come to the end of our first full year of selling ithlete. To sum it up, I guess we would say it has been exciting, a little daunting, and rewarding, with many highlights. HRV Symposium We were invited to present at the 5th International HRV Symposium in Halle,...
HRV, Tapering and Race Day Performance
I was looking over the HRV data of a very good age group runner the other day and noticed a couple of things that I want to share. We used the export function on the Edit screen to send 6 months worth of data to my laptop, where I employed the spreadsheet program to...
ithlete Gains Scientific Credibility
Since this is the first in the 'Simon's HRV blog' series, I'd like to give an introduction. I've been thinking about doing an HRV blog for some time, partly because I spent over a year researching the topic whilst designing the ithlete app, and partly because I needed...
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!