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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 release the...
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 research, I...
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!