Cyclists rely on cycling computers to track speed, distance and even cadence, while heart rate monitors can track calories and workout intensity. Now Speedo and Pool-Mate swimming computer Swimovate are partnering to develop the AquaCoarch watch, which can provide swimmers automatically detect not only laps, but also the strokes used, along with distance, speed and number of strokes, as well as calories burned during a workout.
This watch is water-resistant (but of course) to 100 meters or 328 feet, and can work in any pool over 15 meters (49 feet) long. It can remember up to 50 swim sessions too, so users can compare their latest workouts. The key to this device is that it features an accelerometer along with custom algorithms that can count individual strokes while keeping track of laps by detecting the pauses that occur when swims do the flip thing to change direction.
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We are delighted Speedo has incorporated our lap counting technology into the Speedo AquaCoach, and it is exciting to be working in partnership with the world’s leading swim brand,” said Lisa Irlam, CEO of Swimovate. “The watch is very impressive with a large display and buttons that can be pressed under water and looks fantastic, and we’re sure it will prove hugely popular among consumers.”
The Speedo AquaCoach is available now in Europe for about EURO13, and comes in red, black and blue colors; but you’ll have to cross the Pond to get it this year. Hopefully it will surface in the United States soon.
Speedo Official Website
Swimovate Official Website
[Via Triathlon Business: Swimovate and Speedo get together on AquaCoach]