Suunto T6

Suunto T6

Suunto T6 combines a wristop unit and heart rate belt with the PC software. Unlike conventional heart rate monitors that only measure the heart rate, Suunto t6 measures the time interval between heartbeats and variations in it. From this precise data the Suunto t6 PC software calculates seven different body parameters and shows athletes, in a simple and easy way, how their physical condition is developing.

The seven body parameters that Suunto t6 measures from every training session are EPOC*, (Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption), training effect, heart rate, oxygen consumption, energy consumption, ventilation and respiratory rate.

EPOC is the absolute numeric value of oxygen that the body needs after training. EPOC is also a measure of how hard a training session was on one's body. When related to one's physical condition, EPOC tells whether the training session has improved one's condition or not. Knowing the exercise load and training effect helps athletes on every level to make an optimal training plan and to avoid both over and under training. Suunto t6 utilizes the results of physiological research conducted by the Finnish KIHU - Research Institute for Olympic Sports, in cooperation with Firstbeat Technologies Inc. This scientific data enables Suunto t6 to offer users information from every training session that were previously measurable only in laboratory tests. The main functions of Suunto t6 include heart rate monitor with a memory of over 100 000 heartbeats, watch, stopwatch, timer, altimeter and barometer. The Training Manager PC software includes versatile analysis tools, logbook and calendar for training planning.

New Sensors to Combine Speed & Distance with the Training Data of Suunto t6

Suunto launched three Peripheral Observation Devices (PODs) that expand Suunto t6 to a wireless sports area network. The PODs are developed for measuring data of running and biking and for communicating with a PC. They combine the speed and distance information with the physiological analysis of Suunto t6.

Foot POD is a speed and distance sensor for running.

A runner's stride length constantly changes during a workout due to fatigue and variations in the terrain or the runner's speed. Attached to a shoe, the Foot POD measures the length of each stride using three acceleration sensors, providing highly accurate and responsive speed and distance information to the user.

The Foot POD is based on inertial sensing technology, not GPS, and therefore can be used anywhere, also inside.

Combined with the heart rate data from Suunto t6, it gives all the information that is needed from running.

Bike POD is a speed and distance sensor for cycling. It combines the speed and distance functions with the detailed heart rate analysis  and training benefits of Suunto t6, making it one of the most advanced training tools ever developed for bikers.

Linking a Foot POD or a Bike POD with Suunto t6 adds a new set of functions to Suunto t6. In addition to heart rate and stopwatch, Suunto t6 displays current speed, distance from start and lap distance.

Furthermore, it stores lap times automatically by the distance set by the user, alarms for too fast or too slow speed, and offers an interval training function based on distance. The complete speed profile of the run or ride can be seen on the PC and compared to altitude and to the physiological body parameters, such as oxygen consumption or energy expenditure. Thanks to the excellent accuracy of the measured data, this opens new possibilities for systematic training analysis and performance testing.

PC POD is a wireless USB link for PC that enables easy and practical downloading of data from Suunto t6, Foot POD and Bike POD.

The wireless transmission makes Suunto t6 even more convenient to use and also facilitates remote athlete monitoring applications.

Suunto t6 and the PODs use the new Dynastream ANT transmission technology developed by Dynastream and migrated to the Suunto t6 platform in a joint effort by Suunto and Dynastream.

Its main features are small footprint, reliable two-way data transmission and ultra-low power consumption.

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