Amazfit Helio Strap Pro Dual Sensor Wearable Launches for Hybrid Athletes and HYROX Competition Tracking
Amazfit recently announced the Helio Strap Pro smartband, a device that does not include a display and acts as a wearable activity monitor targeted at the competitive athlete, and hybrid level training from Amazfit. As documented within Amazfit official product documentation, this piece of hardware is unique in that it is not a typical fitness tracker, but instead uses 2 distinct sensor modules worn on opposing positions of the body: one on the upper arm, and the other on the waist.
The Dual Sensor is primarily designed to meet the rigorous demands of hybrid competitions in the gym like HYROX. It is designed to allow for tracking of these hybrid style workouts 8km of running combined with sled pushes and pulls, burpee broad jumps, kettlebell carries, rowing, lunges, wall balls, and ski erg. Standard wrist worn devices often do not have the hardware to provide accurate readings during these types of movements, but the Helio Strap Pro is equipped with the necessary hardware.
The system relies on the Helio Core Motion HR sensor for the arm and the Helio Core Motion Waist sensor for the hips. Both modules integrate directly with the HYROX Race and HYROX Simulation modes, working in tandem with the Amazfit Balance 3 and Balance Ultra smartwatches. The collected biometric and movement data is processed within the Zepp mobile application, which acts as the software hub for the system.
Another significant online software feature is HybridCharge Energy Intelligence. This system evaluates external factors by tracking the stress experienced physically, on the body and during sleep and through general day to day work, determining the influence placed on training capacity. The technology provides the option of transmitting real time data broadcasts to compatible cycling computers and gym equipment.
For this model data portability is the main area of interest. The system allows for linking to several popular fitness applications such as Strava, Apple Health, Google Fit, Runna, TrainingPeaks, Adidas Running, Relive and Komoot. Both modules are waterproof to 5ATM; to survive sweating, rain and swimming pools.
Owing to the fact that the modules are free from power hungry displays the battery life can be easily extended. Compared to conventional smart watches, the upper arm sensor could potentially have the power life of up to 11 days and the waist tracker up to 44 days per charge. This variation is due to the different processing power needed to run the two sensors.
The Helio Strap Pro is being released in the US within the existing product launch. Retailing at 199$, it is aimed at dedicated multi sport athletes who require more detailed data than typical fitness bands may.
