The FIT File with DC Rainmaker and DesFit

DC Rainmaker and DesFit discuss the Sennheiser Momentum Sport earbuds with HR sensor. They also review the Polar Grit X2 Pro, talk about body temp monitoring during workouts, and trekking with the Grit X2 Pro.

DC Rainmaker and DesFit discuss the life of a sports tech reviewer, covering topics like review processes, earning money, being blacklisted, and the evolution of their content creation. They also touch on challenges with embargoes, NDAs, diversifying income sources, and the complexities of testing cutting-edge tech products.

DC Rainmaker and DesFit discuss the new Polar Grit X2 Pro, comparing it to Garmin, COROS, and Suunto. They also talk about Strava routes now available on Polar watches, advancements in heart rate algorithm for fitness watches, and pricing strategies in the fitness watch market.

Topics covered include Google Pixel Watch updates, comparison of skiing apps on Apple and Garmin watches, Look Power Meter Pedals, Suunto's partnership with UTMB, and Supersapiens shutting down. The episode also explores energy monitoring, wearable updates, and the battle of brands in trail running and triathlon watches.

Discussing the new Garmin Forerunner 165 and the future of MIP displays, exploring new power meters from 4iiii's and Favero, analyzing Garmin's software security updates, and navigating through the confusing naming conventions of Garmin watches with entertaining tangents

DC Rainmaker and DesFit discuss Apple Vision Pro, Zwift Layoffs, Wahoo KICKR CORE Zwift One, and Strava's burrito competition. Topics include the new VR/AR headset by Apple, the implications of Zwift's layoffs, and the high price and uncertain usefulness of Vision Pro.

DC Rainmaker and DesFit discuss the new Wahoo KICKR Run treadmill, Peak Zwift Day, COROS updates, Fossil quitting smartwatches, the whereabouts of WearOS, and Garmin's playful taunt at Apple.

DC Rainmaker and DesFit discuss the latest fitness tech updates including Garmin Connect redesign, Apple Watch ban, Samsung Galaxy Ring announcement, and their search for accuracy in measuring track lengths. They also introduce the new podcast format and announce that episodes will now be available on YouTube.

Perhaps the busiest week of the year to date for sports tech announcements, which is kinda crazy. Here's what we chatted about! - Ironman VR with Rouvy: Virtual Ironman Race for Pros - TrainerRoad Group Workouts - Trainer Hardware Availability - Zwift Clubs: Are we there yet? - Yet again more new Strava Features - 4iiii Lowers Prices For Power Meters - Suunto's adds TrainingPeaks Metrics - COROS adds Bluetooth Smart HR Broadcasting - Fitbit Charge 4 Announced: Did they get it right? Full list of deals: Http://www.dcrainmaker.com/deals --- And on social, you'll find us at: Shane's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gplama Ray's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dcrainmakerblog Pretty please with a cherry on top remember to rate this podcast on iTunes and leave a review! It's like giving us a tip in the tip jar, unless it's a penny. In which case...not so much.

We've locked ourselves in our best padded rooms to bring you this week's episode of the FIT File Podcast, from two people as socially distance as you can possibly be! - Huge spike in people riding indoors - Is hardware getting hard to find? - Behind the scenes on sports tech availability - Strava's new intelligent route planning - What the heck is SRAM AXS Web? - Going back to indoor trainer basics - Zwift Layoffs, what does it really mean? - DCR 2020 Trainer App Guide! - Plus mindless chit-chat Full list of deals: Http://www.dcrainmaker.com/deals --- And on social, you'll find us at: Shane's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gplama Ray's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dcrainmakerblog Pretty please with a cherry on top remember to rate this podcast on iTunes and leave a review! It's like giving us a tip in the tip jar, unless it's a penny. In which case...not so much.