Running apps are an excellent way to measure user exercise effort. However, one of the biggest limitations is that they don’t measure user heart rate. For that, users often need an additional dongle which gets in the way of exercise. Having a handle on your heart rate when running is important as it’s the only data that indicates the real intensity of workout efforts. It helps users find the right pace to keep users away from burnouts and injuries. Additionally, this helps users make faster progress towards their personal goals, weight loss, race preparation, or reaching the user’s personal best fitness time.
Shapeheart armband is the world’s first heart rate monitoring armband made of a magnetic phone case designed to check your apps and gauge performance while running. It’s compatible with all smartphones and adjustable for all arm sizes.
The large magnetic armband is designed for maximum comfort and straps firmly to the arm for freedom of movement. Users have the ability to choose the strap size from 20 – 44 cm (7.9” – 17.3”). It comes in three sizes to fit all smartphones ranging from 4” to 6.2”. The sensor is positioned under the red or black silicon part of the magnetic armband which pairs with the user’s phone via Bluetooth (LBE). The sensor has been studied to accurately measure the user’s pulse on the upper part of their arm.
With the built-in touch screen, users have the ability to unlock their phone using the Shapeheart’s fingerprint hole quickly. The touch screen windowed compartment is approved by the community to control the phone’s features easily. The protective sleeve is weather resistant and made of durable and breathable neoprene material. The band is compatible with a variety of running apps including Nike Run Club, Runtastic, UA Record, and a variety of other applications. It has a 25-hour battery life, USB rechargeable battery, and Bluetooth auto connection support.
For those who run in the cold, there’s a companion winter kit for long sleeve clothes. Users only have to position the kit under the clothes to keep the sensor in contact with their skin. Once dressed, users put the armband on their phone and they’re ready to go.
So far the makers of Shapeheart have raised over $27,000 with an estimated shipping date starting in November 2017. Early bird pricing for the device starts at about $79 which is 42% off the estimated retail price. Each purchase includes a micro USB cable, winter kit, removable optical heart rate sensor, and a red or black armband.
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By now, we should be seeing these armbands do a lot more than just hold a smartphone or take my pulse, don’t you think?
As of today, it looks like you can pre-order the armband. That must mean that it was a success, right? I wonder when it will be shipping to folks since it is November 2017.
I thought most of the armbands on the market already did this. Right?
I think you have sadly mistaken ma’am. You need to take a minute and research the armbands that are available on the internet to see if that is the case. But I am pretty sure that you are not going to find these types of features on any other armband on the market.
You cannot beat that early bird pricing on some of these products. You get a great product, plus you are helping the company out with future development.
You also cannot beat the “heartbeat” that you are going to have to watch while wearing this product 🙂
The battery life is going to be a topic of discussion for sure. 25 hours is nice, but how long does it take on the re-charge side of things? The other features seem to be similar to other devices, so that battery life is key.
I am with you on this one. The battery has to be perfect for something like this to not end up on the same pile as all of my other ones!
The other feature is actually totally unique : when you see other product on the market (quadlock etc…) the system is always the same : a phone case that is locked to your arm. Here, magnets are included in fabric, which means that it’s compatible with a vast majority of smartphone. Plus : the magnets are much more easy to use than quack lock system, you need to test it to understand !
There are so many of these types of products on the market today. It must really be hard to get funding when you look like everything else that is out there. It is time to see some unique features for these armbands and how long before these are regulated in some way as they are offering assistance to one’s health.