Advanced technology has brought us a number of products to monitor heart rate, calories burned, and other statistics during a workout. A new piece of equipment from Scosche partners works with your iPhone to make workout tracking more convenient, accurate, and unobtrusive than ever.
Before using it, you link the Scosche MyTrek to its companion iPhone app with the help of a built-in installation guide. In a brief setup, you tailor the device’s settings with your personal fitness information. When you are ready to begin your workout, the app allows you to set the MyTrek to a specific workout type (from yoga to running) and begin tracking all the standard statistics—time, distance, heart rate, and calories burned, among others.
The MyTrek itself is an exceptionally comfortable armband, less restrictive and noticeable than more common chest strap models. Chances are you will forget you are even wearing the armband during your workout. As an extra bonus feature, a built in player links to your iTunes library and lets you listen to music without even taking your iPhone or iPod along. Music playback control buttons on the armband are large and easy to use without looking at them.
During your workout, the built-in player also gives you audio updates on your current heart rate in relation to your target, as well as your overall progress. With the automatic update system, you don’t even need to interrupt your run or weight routine to glance at your iPhone. This convenience lets you focus on your routine from beginning to end.
After the workout is over, all the information from your exercise is compiled in an easy to read format, giving you instant detailed feedback on the benefits of your hard work. All the information is then saved to a calendar, allowing you to compare past workouts and track your overall progress.
The Scosche MyTrek sets a new standard for convenience and accuracy in exercise tracking devices. Combining an armband hardly more noticeable than a wristwatch with the powerful computing capabilities of the iPhone, the MyTrek is sure to result in a more efficient and profitable workout.
Article Written by Mark Rammel
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Love the Scosche myTREK! It is a great tool to have while you work out since you can be entertained with music, fb, email, ect as well as get all your pulse data!