Scosche Rhythm24: A Waterproof HRM Armband
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Scosche Industries has announced the availability of Rhythm24™, the next generation of Scosche’s hyper-accurate waterproof armband heart rate monitor. Rhythm24 builds on the the company’s commitment to performance enhancing precision biometrics and athletics. The Rhythm24 features an updated design, expanded features, and variable activity modes to ensure accurate biometric measurements are captured, stored and shared with Bluetooth Smart and ANT+ devices like smart/sport watches, smartphones, tablets, exercise equipment and more.
Rhythm24™ boasts a 24-hour battery life, an IP68 sweatproof/waterproof rating, five changeable training/use zones/modes and two multi-modes (designed for biathletes and triathletes training and activities), an LED battery indicator and on-board data recording. The recording feature allows users to leave their mobile devices behind while they do their fitness activities and then upload their workout data later. Rhythm24 heart monitoring modes offer a wide range of data capturing, including heart rate variability (HRV) mode, which allows users to monitor the time between each heartbeat for increased stress and recovery tracking. The device also features heart rate profiles for a variety of activities, including swimming, running, and cycling.
The Rhythm24™ measures blood flow and movement to calculate heart rate and calories burned more accurately than conventional heart rate monitors. The monitor is a silicone and polycarbonate hybrid with a soft elastic strap, which makes it both comfortable and functionable during indoor or outdoor workouts. The device is compatible with hundreds of the most popular fitness apps, such as RunKeeper, Map My Fitness, Strava and all other apps that support Bluetooth Smart, as well as fitness devices that support ANT+ technology, allowing users to utilize their data across numerous platforms.
Rhythm24™ employs both green and yellow optical sensors which provide superior measurement across all skin tones. Rhythm24™ integrates the latest advances in Valencell, Inc.’s PerformTek® sensor technology which continuously measures heart rate to provide a highly accurate and consistent reading during virtually any exercise in nearly any physical environment. PerformTek sensor technology is clinically validated by leading research institutions and proven through extensive consumer testing. Rhythm24™ is now available as well as its interchangeable armbands in black, pink, blue, purple and green, at amazon.com and at leading consumer tech and fitness product retailers.
Features
• Onboard Memory up to 13 hours of training time (ANT+ FIT file transfer)
• Bluetooth Low Energy / ANT+ Connection
• 24 Hour Battery Life
• 5 Heart Rate Zone Indications
• Superior accuracy with all skin tones
• IP68 Waterproof Rating
