Which apps work with my cardio device?

Screen showing a virtual cycling route in Kinomap

Today, we can no longer imagine a world without a smartphone or tablet.
The world of fitness equipment has also made great strides in recent years towards the development of apps that allow you to look into a virtual world.

In this blog, we would like to highlight Kinomaps, Zwift & iConsole and provide a handy overview of their compatible devices.

Let's get straight to the point: why is this becoming so popular?

What are the benefits of virtual cycling or running?

  1. The Fun & Motivation Factor: Why not explore the mountains in France using Kinomaps? If you cycle uphill, the resistance automatically adjusts. If the climb is a bit too tough, you can lighten it by up to 50%. This way you have fun and build up your fitness at the same time. With Zwift, you can cycle competitively against your friends or people from all over the world. Or simply improve your own time and unlock virtual trophies for it. With iConsole, you can cycle using Google Maps. 

  2. Time-saving: This benefit can be extended to home training in general. You don't have to travel, you can train however you want, and you're always guaranteed a spot on your treadmill or bike.

  3. A safe environment: Do you start your training later in the day and it's already dark? Cycling or running on the road is often more dangerous then. Or do you need to rehabilitate from physio? Are you not yet fully mobile and need to take it easy? Then cycling or running in a safe home environment is ideal. Moreover, you don't have to worry about the weather outside.

  4. Less washing & cleaning afterwards: Simply train in your finest outfit without getting it dirty! You also don't have to drag your bike through the mud.

  5. Train at your level: Thanks to the permanent display of all your data (depending on your device), you have a clear overview of how you are training. The apps allow you to cycle the same routes and thus try to improve your own records. This way, you systematically and responsibly build up your fitness & body. Moreover, with heart rate-controlled programs, you can clearly indicate that as soon as you exceed a certain heart rate, the resistance will automatically decrease. This allows you to permanently cycle or run within your target heart rate and avoid overexertion.

Kinomaps - Screenshot start Training


Overview of fitness apps & compatible devices

Below you will find the key features of Kinomaps, Zwift, and iConsole. Additionally, you will receive an overview of our most popular devices that are compatible with the apps. Do you have more questions about the apps or devices? Please let us know. Respond in the comments or send us an email

Would you like to test one of the devices? Let us know and we will put you in touch with our nearest Premium NRG Dealer.

Kinomaps

Compatible system: Android / iOS
Main features:

  • Live sessions you can participate in against people from all over the world
  • Over 160,000 km of material available
  • Film, upload & share your own videos
  • Connect your results with apps like Facebook, Strava, TrainingPeaks, Runkeeper, and others.
  • Save your workouts in the app.

Bluetooth / ANT+ support: Yes / Yes
Compatible with which devices?:

·         Finnlo Technum IV BT

·         Finnlo Alpine BT

·         Finnlo Endurance IV BT

·         Finnlo Exum XTR BT

·         Finnlo Varon XTR BT

·         Finnlo Loxon XTR BT

·         Hammer Ergo Motion BT

·         Hammer Cardio Motion BT

·         Hammer Cross Motion

·         Toorx BRX-3000

·         Toorx SRX-500, 700 & 3500

Zwift

Compatible system: Android / iOS
Main features:

  • Ride in real-time against and with other athletes from all over the world.
  • Get and create your own workouts
  • Save all your workouts via the app.
  • Connect with other apps like Strava or Todays Plans,
  • Chat live with other people
  • Virtual world

Bluetooth / ANT+ support: Yes / Yes
Compatible with which devices?:

·         Finnlo Maximum TR 8000

·         Schwinn IC8

·         Schwinn 510T

 iConsole

Compatible system: Android / iOS
Main features:

  • 12 programs
  • Workout calendar
  • Interval mode
  • Explore the world via Google Maps.

Bluetooth / ANT+ support: No / No
Compatible with which devices?:

·         Finnlo Technum IV BT

·         Finnlo Alpine BT

·         Finnlo Endurance IV BT

·         Hammer Ergo Motion BT

·         Hammer Cross Motion

·         Hammer Cardio Motion BT

·         Toorx BRX-3000

·         Toorx SRX-500, 700 & 3500

 

 

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