SMHEART LINK doubles iPhone as a heart rate monitor and fitness tracking system
By Dusan Belic on Monday, February 9th, 2009 at 7:05 AM PST In Accessories, Announcements, Applications, iPhone
iTMP Technology announced the launch of SMHEART LINK, a new technology that aims to bring “unparalleled health and fitness capabilities to Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) iPhone and iPod touch users” and which allows iPhone to double as a heart monitor and fitness tracking system.
From the press release:
SMHEART LINK is a wireless bridge that collects data from distributed health and fitness sensors such as heart rate monitors and cycling sensors and sends it to the iPhone via Wi-Fi. iTMP’s suite of iPhone fitness apps allow users to track their fitness data on iPhone’s superior display with a user interface that raises the bar for fitness tracking devices. SMHEART LINK is compatible with a growing list of heart monitor chest straps including some from fitness leaders such as Polar, Garmin, Nike, Reebok, Timex Ironman, New Balance and Numetrex. It is also compatible with biking sensors to track speed, cadence and power (watts).
Upon completing a workout, users can effortlessly upload their data to the internet with the tap of a button. iTMP has initially partnered with New Leaf Fitness and MapMyFitness for this upload functionality and is in discussions with other potential partners as well.
iTMP has three iPhone apps in the AppStore: iRPM+ (Bike Computer/Heart Monitor – available as a free download), iSPINNING (cardio fitness system and cycling computer that enables Spinning enthusiasts to track and record their cardio exercise anywhere – available as a demo in the AppStore), and iNewLeaf (allows users to incorporate unique metabolic profile data from New Leaf to more precisely track and monitor the right exercise intensity for “real results” — also available as a demo).
SMHEART LINK is available for purchase for $154.95 and the SMHEART LINK wireless bridge to the iPhone or iPod Touch is also available. In addition to the iPhone, SMHEART LINK can also work with other smartphones, PCs or some other WiFi enabled devices.
