Lifetrak - precise heart rate monitor that does not need to constantly charge

Lifetrak - amazing company. Despite all its advantages, it has never behaved aggressively on the market. Yes, the account owner of the brand, the company Salutron, and Projects for the NASA in the united company Linea Research, and co-operation with the largest suppliers of equipment for gyms with Precor and Startrac, and collaboration with New Balance. But until now known companies need to explain and prove.

sad backstory

According to legend, confirmed by some of the interview, the head of the company lost a friend because of heart disease, and then also vowed to make every effort to give people the ability to control the heart rate easy and affordable way.

In this way, had become ruler Lifetrak gadgets. And in its niche kardiochasov they probably do not have competitors on price, quality and accuracy.

How do Lifetrak C400 Clock

Attention to itself drew the C400 model. It replaced once a couple of hours (C300 and C320) and had the ability to synchronize with your smartphone, which was not in the youngest version.

model design provides quick access to the measurement of the pulse: the button that starts the measurement, is located on the front side of the body and is very noticeable. To start the measurement, press and hold the button for not touching the skin possible.

Lifetrak - held heart rate, something like ECG sensor with one abduction: to get a result, the body is held weak current. Therefore, such a watch is not recommended for people with pacemakers and pregnant women.

Competitive advantage Lifetrak - pulse interval measurement. Usually from heart rate monitor, pulse transmission on demand, you get data on the pulse of a particular second measure, which makes a device of this type, to put it mildly, pointless.

Lifetrak also allows us to observe the dynamics of the pulse in the range of about 30 seconds, as long as you hold the button that allows you to see trends and understand, he seeks up or down. And further, as recommended, simply multiply the number by 2 and get the heart rate per minute. His work Lifetrak performs with an accuracy comparable to the reference heart rate monitor leading brands. In the video below - a comparison of the work and Lifetrak Mio Alpha.

A special advantage - Autonomy. Lifetrak powered by a CR2032 battery, which is enough for a year of use in normal mode without permanent synchronization. And no regular recharging!

Lifetrak functions not only as a heart rate monitor: it is the clock, and activity tracker. The case itself is equipped with three buttons, which are responsible for the gadget settings.

In the settings menu, the user enters by holding the top button. Total of three menus: the date and time, setting goals and the profile (height, age, weight).

Switching values ​​occurs by pressing the "up / down", and to save the result, it is required to press the measurement button pulse.

The centerpiece of the display given time. In the upper part - the band achieve the goal, and lower space to toggle between the values ​​of the distance traveled, steps and calories.

As Lifetrak counts steps and calories

In Lifetrak own algorithm analysis of calories, not related to the activity, as well as deliberately "belated" counting steps.

Gadget rightly assumes that the user consumes calories at rest, so the value of this parameter is always forecast. In other words, even if you remove the clock and put them on the bedside table, the calorie consumption is forecast still to be taken into account.

Steps also Lifetrak tries to analyze, to avoid too obvious errors which It occurs when the user simply waves his hand, so the data is displayed with some delay. Watches store statistics in the last 7 days.

application

The device works with iOS and Android-devices and synchronizes the data in the company's application. To connect, you must choose the menu in the proposed model of C200 / C300. Yes, a little weird, but it works well.

In order to save power Lifetrak has no DC coupling, so every time necessary a time to hold the bottom button, which activates the Bluetooth and start the process synchronization. Depending on how long before you sync your device, the time it may take some more, some less.

The application menu is also available for device calibration, which can be done manually, and all statistics fits into several small menu. Each of them can be deployed to provide more detailed data.

Appearance hours

Lifetrak made very reliable. A good plastic, high-quality silicone, durable display, protection from water. However, water is not recommended to press the button in order to avoid depressurization.

The entire length of the strap holes are located, so it is suitable for any hand, even a five-year child.

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