#fitness

So you think you are fit..really?

SCENE FADE IN : Two gents are having a chat at a personal gym session. ‘It’s endemic’ my trainer said to me.   ‘What is?’ I replied. ‘Men ‘redlining’ on bikes when I’m out cycling’ (See Figure 1 below, heart rate in BPM versus time). ‘What does that mean?’ ‘Men get a posh, expensive bike and… Continue reading So you think you are fit..really?

wearables

Dyson Zone first impressions

The feedback from first users using the Dyson ‘Bladerunner esk’ pollution mask/headset is in. Credit to Engadget.com and dyson.com. I love this new product and unfortunately due to pollution we may see more competition in this space. It doesn’t filter out COVID 19. The product also claims to reduce noise pollution as well as environmental… Continue reading Dyson Zone first impressions

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Music controls come to running watches

The latest software from Polar allows you to control iOS and Android smartphone music whilst running with your Polar Grit X watch. For more details go to Polar here. The latest Suunto 5 Peak has also got music on board. This is a trend where consumer features from Android wear and iOS watches are creeping… Continue reading Music controls come to running watches

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Suunto stride forwards with the ‘Suunto 5 Peak’ (short read)

The new Suunto 5 Peak is the new mid tier GPS training watch available from February 2022. It’s a step forwards from Suunto who have lagged behind a little in the sports watch market. You can buy it at £259 direct from Suunto here. The Suunto 5 Peak is most attractive, lightweight and usable product… Continue reading Suunto stride forwards with the ‘Suunto 5 Peak’ (short read)

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Suunto 9 Peak launch, lighter and includes blood oxygen monitoring

Suunto have just this morning launched a new and very attractive lightweight watch called the ‘Suunto 9 Peak’ designed to wear all day and night. It is made from titanium, has blood oxygen monitoring, turn by turn navigation and mapping via the App. The watch is the first Suunto that can receive updates over the… Continue reading Suunto 9 Peak launch, lighter and includes blood oxygen monitoring

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Finally.. a heart rate monitor for every sport including swimming, the ‘Polar Verity Sense’

Overall whichwearable rating  The Polar Verity Sense is a very lightweight, comfortable and discrete new category of heart rate monitor which can be used for truly active sports from swimming, boxing to TRX. It allows you to focus on the exercise rather than staring constantly at your data on a screen. I have used and… Continue reading Finally.. a heart rate monitor for every sport including swimming, the ‘Polar Verity Sense’