Colin Jenkins

Today we take a hands-on look at the new Peloton Heart Rate Armband. Peloton’s previous heart rate monitor was well known to be a cheap, poorly made device (which they still sell for $34). However, this new Peloton armband is strong step in the right direction. You can easily tell that there is a similar design philosophy as used in the recent Peloton Guide.

Today, COROS announced a new firmware update which will add 10 new features to their VERTIX, VERTIX 2, APEX Pro, and Pace 2 smart watches. The update includes new RPE and training notes, indoor structured workouts, improved sleep tracking, a new “Find my Phone” tool, and more. Read or watch below to get all the details!

Welcome to the Weekly Watt, a weekly video and podcast here on Connect the Watts that brings you an overview of what’s new in all things connected fitness.

In this week’s episode, we watch the Peloton Homecoming LIVE and react to all of the announcements – including the new Peloton Rower – with our guest Crystal O’Keefe.

Crystal is the co-host of several podcasts including the popular weekly Peloton show, “The Clip-Out”.

Check it out below!

Welcome to the Weekly Watt, a weekly video and podcast here on Connect the Watts that brings you an overview of what’s new in all things connected fitness.

In this week’s episode, we discuss the future of CrossFit and how it has (or has not) adapted into a connected fitness platform.

Joining us this week is RPM Training Co-Founder and CCO, Josh Rogers, to discuss their new functional connected fitness service ATOM. ATOM features daily workouts, adaptable leaderboards, and popular CrossFit coaches like Pat Barber.

We cover all that and the rest of connected fitness in this week’s episode. Check it out below!

In this review, we’re covering two styles of earbuds in the current Back Bay Brand lineup: the Runner 60 and Tempo 30. One trip to the Back Bay website and it’s clear: the goal is to bring you the best in workout audio. Runner 60 and Tempo 30 have appeared on many ‘Best of’ lists for affordable earbuds or fitness accessories. But after experiencing how good they are, it seems a shame to pigeonhole them into any one category.

I’ve been spending some time lately testing out the EXR Rowing App, which I can best describe as a “Zwift for Rowers”. EXR is able to connect with a variety of rowers to create an online training platform with an excellent variety of workouts, gamification, and virtual locations. The app is now available on Apple TV, in addition to Mac, iOS, Android, and Windows.

Peloton is offering $150 of free accessories in their Guide bundle for Mother’s Day. For those who already bought the Peloton Guide, you are still eligible to get in on the deal. Read below to learn how to get the deal.

Peloton has lowered pricing for their bike lease program, One Peloton Club. Previously, pricing was not mentioned on the Peloton site, as it varied by showroom. Now that the costs are the same for everyone, I went and crunched the numbers to see whether it is worth it or not.

The Peloton Bike does a great job of tracking your workout metrics after each ride. While these metrics are all viewable under your profile, it has not been organized well to allow members to easily analyze and track their progress.

Released today, a new iOS app called CycleStats seeks to solve this problem, both with better visualized training data and more comprehensive analytics tools.

For the first time, Peloton has released strength focused split programs for its members. These programs are designed to be repeated for four weeks, with specific days designated to work various muscle groups. While a very traditional approach to strength training, it is new to Peloton members.

The split programs have been made available as Peloton Guide exclusives for the first seven weeks. However, with the links below, all Peloton members can take them without having to wait.

It had been a while since I last put on my Meta Quest VR headset to workout, so when I saw a trailer for Supernatural’s new “Beast Challenge”, I felt it was time to jump back in. Could I take on the greatest fitness challenge in the Metaverse?

Welcome to the Weekly Watt, a weekly video and podcast here on Connect the Watts that brings you an overview of what’s new in all things connected fitness.

In this week’s episode, we discuss the potential design leak of Peloton’s new scenic-ride radio station, WHOOP and Oura Rings, as well as some more thoughts on smart strength devices like the Peloton Guide and Tonal.

Joining us this week is iFIT instructor, John Peel to tells us about how their award-winning workout experiences are developed. Additionally, Vice President of Marketing and Experiences, Matt Johnson, shares more details on iFIT’s new travel adventures.

We cover all that and the rest of connected fitness in this week’s episode. Check it out below!

New “Mothers Day Bundles” are now available on Peloton and one offer seems too good to be true. The best deal can be found with the $295 bundle combining the new Peloton Guide (reg. $295), Peloton Heart Rate (reg. $90), and Peloton Workout Mat (reg $70)

As of right now, when you add this deal to your cart, an additional $150 is taken off, making the total just $145!

UPDATE: the website has been adjusted and the new bundle price is $295. However, there still is a way to order the non-bundled Peloton Guide for just $145 (detailed below).

Last September, WHOOP introduced the newly upgraded 4.0 of its smart biometric fitness tracker. A combination of high demand and supply chain issues drastically pushed out shipping times. But as of this week, WHOOP has announced 4.0 is now in stock and ready to ship.

Today, FITURE has unveiled the release of their new motion tracking fitness mirror to the U.S. FITURE features their Motion Engine™ tech tracks your movements and offers real-time feedback through form correction as well as pacing, timing, and movement feedback.

In this Yosuda Bike review, we will cover everything you should know before you decide to buy. Yosuda’s incredibly low-cost bike is better than you might think and a perfect way to get started with connected fitness. Read below to get the full scoop.

Welcome to the Weekly Watt, a weekly video and podcast here on Connect the Watts that brings you an overview of what’s new in all things connected fitness.

In this week’s episode, we discuss the potential design leak of Peloton’s new rower, as well as our thoughts on the current connected rowing landscape.

Joining our hosts, Colin Jenkins and Eric Malzone, is Peloton’s original head instructor, Lisa Niren. Lisa tells us about her early days with Peloton and how that has led up to her new project with the recently released FITURE fitness mirror.

We cover all that and the rest of connected fitness in this week’s episode. Check it out below!

Garmin has just released the new vívosmart 5, an updated version four years in the making. It was eight years ago that Garmin released the first vívosmart, followed with three more iterations over the next four years. Ending this vívosmart drought, the 5 is noticably different.

In this NordicTrack RW900 Rower review, we will cover everything you should know before you decide to buy. NordicTrack has made a ton of changes in this completely redesigned 2022 model. Read (or watch) below to get the full scoop.

In this Renpho Smart Treadmill review, we will cover everything you should know before you decide to buy. Renpho’s new foldable, auto-adjusting treadmill is a hidden gem for those looking for a low cost alternative to the Pelton Tread. Read below to get the full scoop.

With summer trips on the horizon, you may be wondering how you’ll keep your home fitness routine on the road. Hydrow has rolled out a new Hotel Finder to help you out. Here members can search for properties that have the Hydrow rower available for use.