{"id":984,"date":"2009-01-16T20:52:13","date_gmt":"2009-01-17T04:52:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.perivision.net\/wordpress\/?p=984"},"modified":"2009-01-16T23:19:24","modified_gmt":"2009-01-17T07:19:24","slug":"smheart-link-taking-the-iphone-as-a-biking-computer-to-the-next-level","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.perivision.net\/wordpress\/2009\/01\/smheart-link-taking-the-iphone-as-a-biking-computer-to-the-next-level\/","title":{"rendered":"SMHeart Link: Taking the iphone as a biking computer to the next level"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"smartfitness\"I’ve written a number of posts<\/a> about using the iphone as a biking, running and even golfing computer. Well, there is the next level. A full training environment!\u00a0 From SmHeart link.<\/a> As good as having speed and elevation change is useful for training, adding cardio and other measure, like cadence and power, would bring you to pro level training.<\/p>\n

Well, we are getting reeealllly\u00a0 close.\u00a0\u00a0 I gave a talk a few months back on the iphone and talked about SMHeart Link as an example of the value of integrating other then just GPS data into outdoor workouts. Well, at MacWorld, I saw a display for this product and was informed that this was coming ‘soon’. Could not pin the ‘boother’ on soon, but no matter, I watched it working so I would guess a quarter, or summer at latest.<\/p>\n

Now if you cannot already figure out from the graphic what this does, it basically takes other sensor info, heart rate, cadence, etc.. and adds its to the GPS data from the iphone. With all that data being stored on the iphone and uploaded to a website, you can take your workouts to the pro level. Yup, you finally have a reason to really dig into the livestrong calorie tracker app for the iphone. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

Here is the latest press release…<\/p>\n

New SMHEART LINK Technology Allows iPhones<\/span> To Double As Fitness Monitors
\niTMP Technology Teaming With Fitness Leaders For Unprecedented Suite Of
\niPhone Apps
\nwww.smheartlink.com<\/em><\/p>\n

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – iTMP Technology, a pioneering
\nsmartphone hardware and software developer, has introduced SMHEART LINK, a
\nhighly-anticipated new technology that is poised to bring unparalleled
\nhealth and fitness<\/span> capabilities to Apple\u00ae iPhone and iPod\u00ae touch users.<\/em><\/p>\n

SMHEART LINK is a wireless bridge that enables any iPhone or iPod touch to
\ndouble as a heart monitor and cycling computer, collecting data generated by
\ndistributed fitness sensors such as heart rate<\/span> chest straps and cycling
\nsensors on bikes and sending it to the iPhone for easy display and tracking.<\/em><\/p>\n

In the past two months iTMP has unveiled three demo iPhone fitness
\napplications that currently run in simulation. Their pending upgrades, which
\nwill be demonstrated live at Macworld and coming soon to the iPhone App
\nStore<\/span>, will be the only apps, among hundreds of other iPhone health and
\nfitness<\/span> apps, that actually listen to a person’s heart to track and display
\ntheir unique vital fitness metrics:<\/em><\/p>\n

* iSPINNING is a cardio fitness system and cycling computer that enables
\nSpinning\u00ae enthusiasts around the world to track and record
\ntheir cardio exercise anywhere. Whether riding on a Spinner\u00ae bike, road or
\nmountain bike<\/span>, iSPINNING workouts can also be uploaded to eNewLeaf to add
\nkey cardio training and cycling metrics to your online fitness diary.<\/em><\/p>\n

* iNewLeaf is a cardio fitness system and cycling computer that allows you
\nto incorporate unique metabolic profile data from New Leaf to more precisely
\ntrack and monitor the right intensity for “real results.” Upload your
\ncompleted workouts to eNewLeaf to add key cardio training and cycling
\nmetrics to your online fitness diary.<\/em><\/p>\n

* iRPM+ is a\u00a0 cardio fitness system and cycling computer that allows you to
\ntrack any cardio exercise, anywhere. Upload your completed workouts to
\neNewLeaf or MapMyFitness to add key cardio training and cycling metrics to
\nyour online fitness diary.<\/em><\/p>\n

The apps are available now, and free for a limited time, on the iPhone App
\nStore. Once downloaded, users can take the apps for a test drive with
\nsimulated heart rate data<\/span> to understand how they monitor and manage cardio
\nfitness. The apps being demonstrated at Macworld Expo<\/span> will be available in a
\nsoon to be released version 2.0 upgrade on the iPhone App Store<\/span> in the
\ncoming days.<\/em><\/p>\n

“We wanted to make the fitness metric tracking experience cool, fun, simple
\nand custom,” says iTMP CEO & Founder Michael Williams, “we’ve done just
\nthat. By leveraging the iPhone’s technology and partnering with leaders in
\nthe industry, we are raising the bar in the fitness metrics monitoring
\nspace.”<\/em><\/p>\n

SMHEART LINK will be available for purchase at www.SMHEARTLINK.com in the
\ncoming days. Until then, users can register for an alert that will notify
\nthem when the product is ready to ship. At that time, users will be able to
\npurchase SMHEART LINK by tapping a button that takes them to an online store
\nwithout ever leaving the app. SMHEART LINK will initially be bundled with
\nSMHEART Sleeve, a flexible, lightweight case that integrates with the heart
\nmonitor chest strap, and will be included for an introductory period at 50%
\noff. The bundle will cost $154.95 before taxes and shipping.<\/em><\/p>\n

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