MapMyFITNESS Inc., a premier provider of online and mobile fitness apps, and Wahoo Fitness have partnered to integrate iMapMy apps with the Fisica ANT+ 30 pin Sensor Key, offering fitness enthusiasts the ability to track heart rate data using iPhone.
“We’re turning iPhone into a powerful tool that helps fitness enthusiasts achieve their health and fitness goals,” said Chip Hawkins, president of Wahoo Fitness.
The free MapMyFITNESS apps—iMapMyRUN, iMapMyRIDE and iMapMyWALK—use the built-in GPS technology of iPhone to enable users to record and chart their daily fitness activities and routes. The apps seamlessly interface with Fisica Sensor Key, a small device that plugs into the bottom of iPhone or iPod touch.
“This integration is an innovative, accurate and tremendously useful solution for those committed to living healthy and active lifestyles,” said Robin J. Thurston, chief executive officer of MapMyFITNESS. “Our partnership with Wahoo Fitness is a huge leap forward in turning iMapMy apps and iPhone into the ultimate fitness partner.”
Users simply put on an ANT+ compatible heart rate strap, plug in the Sensor Key, launch an iMapMy app and start their workout. Workout route, pace, time, calories burned and heart rate data can be saved to any of the MapMyFITNESS websites.
Newest versions of iMapMy apps that integrate with Fisica Sensor Keys are available now at iTunes. Sensor Keys may be purchased at http://www.mapmyfitness.com/shop.
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About MapMyFITNESS
MapMyFitness, Inc. was founded in 2006 and maintains its headquarters in Denver, Colo. Our suite of websites – MapMyFitness.com, MapMyRide.com, MapMyRun.com, MapMyTri.com, MapMyWalk.com, MapMyHike.com, and MapMyMountain.com – are the fastest growing online fitness-oriented social networks and training applications. We target players across the health and fitness spectrum, including healthy and active individuals, race and event directors, and fitness and wellness oriented community groups and clubs. Our sites provide more than 2.4 million runners, cyclists, walkers, triathletes and hikers with an array of online training tools, including an advanced geo-mapping application, a database of searchable saved routes, training logs, interactive community groups, dedicated discussion forums, fitness calculators, global event listings and opportunities to compete virtually. Additionally, we offer mobile applications that use the built-in GPS functionality of the iPhone, BlackBerry and Android to enable users to track and record their fitness activity.
About Wahoo Fitness
Located in Gainesville, Georgia, Wahoo Fitness designs and manufactures wireless fitness sensors and hardware specifically tailored to seamlessly integrate with smart phones for the display, management and transfer of fitness information. All Wahoo Fitness products communicate using the ANT+ wireless protocol and are compatible with existing devices that use the ANT+ standard. App developers interested in adding sensor information to their software using Fisica can contact Wahoo Fitness for a programming package.
April 3, 2011 by Derek Griffiths
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