Jul 20, 2020 | General, Product Updates
With ithlete v4 the way you interact with your data is changing. Interactive charts, smoother third-party integrations and better training guidance are just some of the tools ensuring you will train smarter every time.
May 29, 2019 | General, ithlete Tips, Product Updates
Most ithlete Pro users really love this feature when they get used to it, but we have been told others don’t fully understand what the chart is showing them. We have written this starter guide to help you learn what it can tell you more quickly.
Feb 13, 2018 | General, Product Updates
Coaches often talk about the importance of not increasing your training volume too quickly. For example many running coaches say not to increase your mileage by more than 10% per week to reduce the chances of overuse injuries. But now there is a more scientific and personalised formula – and it’s easy to use too!
Jan 25, 2018 | Product Updates
A first look at all of the exciting new ithlete Pro updates.
Aug 1, 2017 | Product Updates
Training = Workouts + Recovery The secret to optimising training lies in managing your recovery. It makes sense that building a comprehensive data set of the two will enable athletes to manage the balance and improve performance. The full ithlete Pro and Training...
Mar 21, 2017 | Product Updates
The ithlete Pro Training Guide brings truly personalised, actionable training guidance on a daily basis. So how does it work? And why?
Nov 23, 2016 | Product Updates
By using the ithlete subjective sliders and adding comments as well as recording training loads you can add important context to your data.
Sep 26, 2016 | General, Product Updates
Garmin and ithlete Pro Garmin are regarded by many endurance athletes as the ‘go-to’ devices for monitoring and logging their workouts and everyday activities. As well as providing stats during the workout your training data is synced to Garmin Connect to view more...
Aug 4, 2016 | HRV Research, Product Updates
Who, what & why? In an earlier blog post Measurement of HRV we described how heart rate variability (HRV) measurements were originally performed using the Electro Cardiograph (ECG or EKG) and then later by Polar chest straps once those had been validated for beat...
Feb 18, 2016 | Industry News, Product Updates
Users of ithlete Pro can now sync with TrainingPeaks to gain further insight in to how training effects their HRV and to base training decisions on objective recovery.
Jan 27, 2015 | Product Updates
Check out this great overview of ithlete Pro, the all new cloud based HRV tool.
Dec 18, 2014 | Product Updates
A round up of whats been a busy year here at ithlete HQ!
May 2, 2014 | Product Updates
Introducing ithlete v3 on Android Since releasing ithlete v3 on iOS earlier in the year the team have been working on delivering the same major updates for our Android users. Whilst the app basics (1 minute convenient HRV measurement to identify training readiness)...
Jan 8, 2014 | HRV Research, Product Updates
Although ECG signals have been the gold standard for heart rate variability (HRV) due to the sharp, easily identified peak of the R wave, there has been a desire amongst researchers and practitioners to find a more convenient alternative. The pulse sensor, of the...
Dec 31, 2013 | Product Updates
It’s been over 3 years since the ithlete app was originally designed, and with feedback from hundreds of separate users, we knew it was high time for a redesign of the user experience. It’s not so much about adding features (though there are some much requested...
Nov 1, 2013 | Product Updates
ithlete 2.3 supports Bluetooth Smart on Android – available now! Following the latest release from Google providing native Bluetooth Low-Energy support as part of its operating system, we are delighted to announce that ithlete now supports Bluetooth Smart on...
Sep 2, 2013 | Product Updates
Today sees the release of an important update to the ithlete app, from this afternoon iOS (Apple) users can update to ithlete v2.3. Key features of the update include: iPhone 5 Screen optimisation The ithlete app is now a better fit for our iPhone 5 users! The layout...
May 8, 2013 | Product Updates
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...
Feb 26, 2013 | Product Updates
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...
Jan 16, 2013 | Product Updates
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...
Dec 19, 2012 | Industry News, ithlete Training, Product Updates
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...
Nov 28, 2012 | HRV Research, Product Updates
James Heathers, explains why the most informative & replicable measure of Heart Rate Variability in the short term is a paced breathing High Frequency task.
Oct 19, 2012 | Product Updates
October sees the release of the eagerly awaited ithlete Android Version 2. We’ve listened carefully to the comments and feedback you have given us and used this to guide the development of ithlete Version 2. You wanted to record your training load directly in...
Oct 10, 2012 | Product Updates
The new ithlete ECG receiver is the 3rd major revision of the design in 2 years! Most importantly, we’ve found a way to make the same design compatible with both Android and iOS devices. So whether you have an iPad or a Galaxy Tab, iPhone or HTC Desire, the new...
