Adding to the discussion: I do a CrossFit program that's roughly 2:30h per day, 5x a week, + 2 days of running. I track everything via a Garmin chest strap (I can confirm the wrist measure is useless). The interesting part is that the acute training load (in the Garmin app), based on the last 7 days of training scores, does reflect the sensation of how much I've been beaten down by the week's training. And in the deload period, the graph reflects the intensity drop. It's nice to have a heart measurement during the WOD and also helps in the cardio section intervals post-WOD, but the truth is, it's not very useful :D To actually guide the training schedule, I rather trust my coach's periodization for that.
This information jives with my experience with a watch. I have a PPG tracker in a set of earbuds and I’m wondering if either of you have tried that style in comparison to wrist trackers. It loses HR tracking far less frequently than the watch, but it still struggles when I flush eg strict HSPU, straining through a squat or deadlift.
I enjoyed this thoroughly, for the average person who doesn't fully understand how HR trackers fully work and the differences (whether criticizing or no) between brands, placement, and types was great to learn & understand. I as well would have loved to hear & learn more of the devices itself for WodMotions, but I understand it all takes time. Looking forward to the product launch!
What a wasted opportunity this is. So much more time is devoted to criticizing what the other manufacturers are doing wrong and poorly. Unfortunately, we learn far too little about the new product itself, which is a real disappointment.
Hey man! Thanks for the feedback! I had no intention of turning this opportunity to talk with Gommaar into some promotional material. In my opinion, people would benefit more from just learning a bit about the technology of heart rate sensors. Hope it was somehow informative!
Before you make a better product you have to understand what is wrong with the competition. Otherwise you might as well stick with the competition. If data collection is inaccurate everyting else falls apart.
Thank you both for the great discussion :)
Amazing interview. Would love to see more like these discussions about the research methods, as shown in 43:22 and the results, of course.
Adding to the discussion: I do a CrossFit program that's roughly 2:30h per day, 5x a week, + 2 days of running. I track everything via a Garmin chest strap (I can confirm the wrist measure is useless). The interesting part is that the acute training load (in the Garmin app), based on the last 7 days of training scores, does reflect the sensation of how much I've been beaten down by the week's training. And in the deload period, the graph reflects the intensity drop. It's nice to have a heart measurement during the WOD and also helps in the cardio section intervals post-WOD, but the truth is, it's not very useful :D To actually guide the training schedule, I rather trust my coach's periodization for that.
This information jives with my experience with a watch. I have a PPG tracker in a set of earbuds and I’m wondering if either of you have tried that style in comparison to wrist trackers. It loses HR tracking far less frequently than the watch, but it still struggles when I flush eg strict HSPU, straining through a squat or deadlift.
Aren't peak counts less important then recovery rates in the end, in assessing health i the end?
I enjoyed this thoroughly, for the average person who doesn't fully understand how HR trackers fully work and the differences (whether criticizing or no) between brands, placement, and types was great to learn & understand. I as well would have loved to hear & learn more of the devices itself for WodMotions, but I understand it all takes time. Looking forward to the product launch!
Thanks! We will discuss WOD Motions in more details when the product is fully out.
Ironically, I got a smartwatch advert prior to getting to the video... ;-)
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What a wasted opportunity this is. So much more time is devoted to criticizing what the other manufacturers are doing wrong and poorly. Unfortunately, we learn far too little about the new product itself, which is a real disappointment.
Hey man! Thanks for the feedback! I had no intention of turning this opportunity to talk with Gommaar into some promotional material. In my opinion, people would benefit more from just learning a bit about the technology of heart rate sensors. Hope it was somehow informative!
Before you make a better product you have to understand what is wrong with the competition. Otherwise you might as well stick with the competition.
If data collection is inaccurate everyting else falls apart.
One hour !!!, not for me. Bye.