Any crossfitters using the watch?

[joefrank64k]

I train CF every day. Have loved using the watch for the past 5 days. Zero problems with tracking heart rate, and I've found it to be accurate.

To the above people who say it is always "searching," are you choosing "other" from the activity app and then sliding to have the bpm always viewable on the watch face? Mine has been working perfectly, and ranges from 90 bpm in my warm-up to 181 during sprints and WOD.

I do bootcamp and have used my 42 SG twice with excellent results also. I was very impressed with how well it tracks and displays my HR. I've also got mine set to have the BPM visible and all it takes is a quick look at the watch to see where my HR is. Awesome tool.

 

[noah82]

Same workout, same HR monitor, different calorie burn

There is definitely a discrepancy between how Apple is interpreting calorie burn from others.

To test, I did a boot camp workout using my Wahoo Tickr X paired to my Apple watch. I was able to view my HR through the entire workout and it did not lose it once, unlike my experience with the wrist HR monitor.

I didn't realize at the time, but the Wahoo not only pairs with the watch over Bluetooth, but it keeps a copy of the workout locally and syncs with the Wahoo Fitness app, so I essentially had 2 copies of the exact same workout to compare.

I have attached the screenshots of the exact same workout. The Apple Watch says that I only burned 694 calories, whereas the Wahoo Fitness app says that I burned 863 for a difference of 169 calories.

Before using the Tickr and AW, I previously used a Mio Alpha, and I would consistently burn 850-950 calories each workout, which is on par with the Wahoo.

I am not sure who is more accurate, however I know that Apple put thousands of hours of research into the watch, so it very well could be that the other manufacturers of fitness products were using a previously accepted algorithm for calorie burn and Apple could have improved on it.

Does anybody else think that the AW calorie burn seems low?

 

[BD1]

There is definitely a discrepancy between how Apple is interpreting calorie burn from others.

To test, I did a boot camp workout using my Wahoo Tickr X paired to my Apple watch. I was able to view my HR through the entire workout and it did not lose it once, unlike my experience with the wrist HR monitor.

I didn't realize at the time, but the Wahoo not only pairs with the watch over Bluetooth, but it keeps a copy of the workout locally and syncs with the Wahoo Fitness app, so I essentially had 2 copies of the exact same workout to compare.

I have attached the screenshots of the exact same workout. The Apple Watch says that I only burned 694 calories, whereas the Wahoo Fitness app says that I burned 863 for a difference of 169 calories.

Before using the Tickr and AW, I previously used a Mio Alpha, and I would consistently burn 850-950 calories each workout, which is on par with the Wahoo.

I am not sure who is more accurate, however I know that Apple put thousands of hours of research into the watch, so it very well could be that the other manufacturers of fitness products were using a previously accepted algorithm for calorie burn and Apple could have improved on it.

Does anybody else think that the AW calorie burn seems low?

Not sure if it is low or not. Apple is clearly adjusting it's calorie burn for age, gender, weight. I am in my 50's but very fit and exercise every day. I did the same exercise with my real age and then set my age 30 years younger (I wish).

As expected, with the younger age I burned more calories and my calorie burn was a lot closer to chest strap measurements (but Apple was still a little lower).

I don't think a lot of other HR exercise devices are adjusting for age, etc. like Apple is and someone posted that many of these machines, devices default to a male in mid 20's.

Apple did a lot of testing on this from what we can tell (ABC video) so I think their results might be more 'accurate' given that every person is different.

At the end of the day, consistency from workout to workout is what you want and maybe Apple is giving us a more conservative baseline? I would like to see Apple publish some details on how they are calculating all this, even if in general terms.

 

[noah82]

For what it's worth I did put in my height and weight into the Wahoo app as well. I am 32 and should be in the higher range of calories burned during these workouts.

 

[alywa]

This is all very interesting... Thanks for sharing the calories burned data guys... I don't have a comparison device, but my gut feeling is that apple has done a lot more homework than its competitors. I'm sure some independent data will be coming out in the months ahead.

In the meantime, I'm more than happy with the health aspects of the AW and expect it will improve even more with time.

 

[caligurl]

Taken a break from Crossfit. I would be somewhat scared to use kettlebells with the Apple Watch.

ya well.... that's not happening!

i wear my polar further up my arm when doing kettlebells... but i'm NOT planning to do that ever with my AW!!!!

 

[balzz]

Taken a break from Crossfit. I would be somewhat scared to use kettlebells with the Apple Watch.

I rotate the watch to the inside for kettlebell work.

 

[matty.p]

There is definitely a discrepancy between how Apple is interpreting calorie burn from others.

To test, I did a boot camp workout using my Wahoo Tickr X paired to my Apple watch. I was able to view my HR through the entire workout and it did not lose it once, unlike my experience with the wrist HR monitor.

I didn't realize at the time, but the Wahoo not only pairs with the watch over Bluetooth, but it keeps a copy of the workout locally and syncs with the Wahoo Fitness app, so I essentially had 2 copies of the exact same workout to compare.

I have attached the screenshots of the exact same workout. The Apple Watch says that I only burned 694 calories, whereas the Wahoo Fitness app says that I burned 863 for a difference of 169 calories.

Before using the Tickr and AW, I previously used a Mio Alpha, and I would consistently burn 850-950 calories each workout, which is on par with the Wahoo.

I am not sure who is more accurate, however I know that Apple put thousands of hours of research into the watch, so it very well could be that the other manufacturers of fitness products were using a previously accepted algorithm for calorie burn and Apple could have improved on it.

Does anybody else think that the AW calorie burn seems low?

I think that this has been posited somewhere else but not sure if anyone found an answer. The Apple app seems to be reporting 'active calories' and I wonder if the Tickr or other apps are taking and adding together active and passive calories together? Not sure though.

 

[balzz]

Would you guys mind posting some pics of you wearing your Apple Watch in your Crossfit gyms? Maybe take your shirts off? Thanks in advance.

Lol is Froning or Dan Bailey on the forums?

 

[swood09]

Lol is Froning or Dan Bailey on the forums?

Please. God.

Seriously, I need some Apple Watch / BEEF combo pics. Don't fail me, guys.

 

[noah82]

I think that this has been posited somewhere else but not sure if anyone found an answer. The Apple app seems to be reporting 'active calories' and I wonder if the Tickr or other apps are taking and adding together active and passive calories together? Not sure though.

I'm sure that most other apps do lump active and passive calories together, however even when combining the two the Apple Watch shows much less burned.

 

[noah82]

I'm done using the HR monitor for boot camp. It is completely useless. 9 times out of 10 at my workout today it was searching for heart rate.

I am going to be pairing my bluetooth chest strap to the watch and use that from now on.

 

[ant69]

Anyone else see this tread title at first glance as "Any crossdressers using the watch"

Ok.... Just me lol

Ant

 

[PBUSER]

Has anybody been having trouble with their bluetooth HR monitor staying paired with the apple watch? I'm using a Polar H7. It pairs just fine before my workout and then half way through the connection is somehow lost and then the apple watch keeps searching can't find my heart rate using it's optical sensors. This is the second time in a row this has happened to me now.

 

[noah82]

Has anybody been having trouble with their bluetooth HR monitor staying paired with the apple watch? I'm using a Polar H7. It pairs just fine before my workout and then half way through the connection is somehow lost and then the apple watch keeps searching can't find my heart rate using it's optical sensors. This is the second time in a row this has happened to me now.

The same thing just happened to me today with my Tickr X! I feel like this watch is simply just not designed for anything other than running/cycling.

 

[PBUSER]

The same thing just happened to me today with my Tickr X! I feel like this watch is simply just not designed for anything other than running/cycling.

That's good to know. I was thinking it might be a Polar issue and was going to pick up the Tickr X. Maybe I'll hold off.

 

[noah82]

That's good to know. I was thinking it might be a Polar issue and was going to pick up the Tickr X. Maybe I'll hold off.

Up until today I absolutely loved the Tickr X. I use it for ice hockey and it's perfect since I don't need to have my phone or watch on me and I can sync the workout later.

I'm not sure if it's a Wahoo issue or a watch issue, but hearing your experience I think it's a watch issue.

 

[takaiguchi]

Is there a good app that you guys are using to count your time or reps?

 

[Smileyboy]

I just received my watch this week. I have the SB SS watch and I haven't gotten any extra bands yet. So this is my first workout with the Apple Watch& SS link band while doing Crossfit.

 

[jcheng86]

looking forward to working out with 42 SGS BSB when i get it. Not sure why kettlebells would be a problem. If done correctly, the kb shouldn't come in contact with the watch face at all.

I'm more concerned that if I tighten the band for better HR tracking, any front rack position or pushups might cause the back of the hand to push the digital crown or side button repeatedly.

 

[takaiguchi]

I've been using mine no problem. It's great to be have realtime heart rate info. I also use an app called repetition to count time and reps/rounds. 42 SGS.