The holidays might be over, but we’re still well-entrenched in winter. Rather than succumb to the dreary-day blues, it’s the time of year to get a head-start on your fitness goals for the spring and summer! Here are five products that will help you realize the goals that you set for yourself, and they might just provide a little added motivation, too!
Wahoo Run/Gym Pack
Heart Rate Monitor and Ant+ connectivity for your phone
A super simple package for those wanting to track heart rate and other metrics using their phone. This pack includes a Heart Rate Monitor, and the Ant+ sensor which plugs into the bottom of your phone allows your phone to pick up the Ant+ signals transmitted from any other wireless devices you might have, such as cadence or speed sensors. Pair this with the free Wahoo Fitness app (or a host of other free fitness apps) and start using this information to make the most of your workouts!
How this will help you stay on track:
What better motivation to get out there and work out than a turn-key product to track your most important training metrics? When you have access to heart rate and cadence zones, even the simplest rides can give a great fitness benefit.
Live to Play Sports item number: 178308-01
Price: $127.99
SIGMA PC25.10 HRM Watch
A watch that can track heart rate, calories, and more!
A super simple wearable fitness tracker, the Sigma PC25.10 can serve as a full time training metrics tracker. Simply put, you can tell your heart rate at any given time – very helpful in assessing resting heart rate, and making sure you’re staying within ideal heart rate zones when exercising. This watch will store your training information, allowing you to access it later and assess your progress. Track heart rate, calorie expenditure, and adherence to heart rate zones easily on the bike or at the gym.
How this will help you stay on track:
The ability to keep an eye on calorie expenditure and heart rate zones is key if you’re training or have a weight – goal in mind.
Live to Play Sports item number: 178850-01/02
Price: $149.99
Topeak PANOBIKE – bluetooth smart speed and cadence sensor
Turn your phone into a cycling computer for $70
This advanced Bluetooth Smart wireless speed and cadence sensor is all you need to get the functionality of a bike computer out of your smartphone. With a super low power draw, this Panobike sensor can last up to 1800 hours on a battery (Five years if you use it an hour every day). The PanoBike sensor will pair very well with the free PanoBike training app, as well as with most mainstream training apps that you might already have on your phone.
How this will help you stay on track:
Monitoring cadence on the bike gives you another metric to gauge how effectively you’re working out, and can have a beneficial effect on overall power output. Being able to use information like speed and cadence together when tracked with an app allows you to see the progress you’re making.
Live to Play Sports item number: 178353-01
Price: $69.99
Wahoo Balance Smartphone Scale
A scale that pairs with your phone, and your favourite apps, to help track progress.
The Wahoo Balance Smartphone Scale tracks your weight over time to help you achieve your weight goals. You can use the Wahoo Balance as your everyday scale and sync to your favourite app to set users, set goals and track your weight change over time. The scale is super easy to use, tracks weight and BMI, and is compatible with the free Wahoo Fitness App and third party weight loss Apps.
How this will help you stay on track:
If your goal is weight related, stepping on the scale can be daunting. If the results aren’t what you expected, a scale that will give you the best analysis of your overall fitness will give you better insight into why. Then you can reassess your fitness regime until the results you want are achieved!
Live to Play Sports item number: 178316-01
Price: $137.99
WTB Volt Saddle.
WTB’s bestselling saddle, now in multiple widths to customize your ride.
This last one is less about fitness tracking, and more about making sure you’re getting out there on your bike period. Grey days and cold temperatures are enough of a barrier to motivation that an uncomfortable bike seat is sufficient to keep most people from spending as much time in the saddle as they want to. WTB’s Volt saddle comes in three widths, from 135mm to 150mm, allowing you to lock in on the right width for your sit-bones, and get the most power and comfort from your ride.
How this will help you stay on track:
By eliminating discomfort in the saddle, you’ll be more motivated to tackle rainy or snowy outdoor rides, or put in an hour in the indoor trainer to burn some calories and get your muscles firing. When you’re ready to set your new saddle up, watch our video on proper seat adjustment, or consult your local LTP Sports dealer!
Live to Play Sports item number: 659900-09/21
Price: $127.99
We hope that this list of fitness products is helpful in motivating you to stay active, healthy, and on the bike this winter! Spring is right around the corner, and staying on top of your fitness goals now will mean even more fun when the sun is shining again! Be sure to stop by your local Live to Play Sports dealer for more information on these products!