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Beep Test and Yo-Yo Test App for Teams — Run Smarter Fitness Tests with Pulses App
Quick Summary Running Beep and Yo-Yo Tests no longer has to mean clipboards, stopwatches, and guesswork. With the Pulses App, coaches can run fully automated team fitness tests — track live heart rate, calculate VO₂ max instantly, and generate structured reports with one tap. Whether you’re testing 5 or 40 athletes, Pulses App helps you conduct Beep and Yo-Yo Tests efficiently, accurately, and under standardized conditions. Why Fitness Testing Needs an Upgrade Manual fitness

Athlete Analyzer
Oct 314 min read


Recovery Isn’t Passive: How to Manage Training Load and Real Recovery Using Live Heart Rate Data
The day before a crucial match, a local soccer club team arrived for their scheduled recovery session. The coaches — experienced and well-organized for their level — had planned a controlled, light-intensity session to keep players fresh for the next day. It was their first week using live heart rate monitoring for the team, and the goal was simple — test how players responded in different types of sessions. By all accounts, this recovery day should have been the easiest of

Athlete Analyzer
Oct 176 min read


What Is Pulses App?
Pulses App is a simple, powerful solution for real-time heart-rate monitoring and fitness testing . Built for coaches, personal trainers, gyms, schools, and teams , Pulses shows every athlete’s heart rate live so you can guide intensity, compare effort, and keep sessions on track. How Pulses Works — Live Heart-Rate Tracking for Groups and Teams Pair any Bluetooth heart-rate sensor and see real-time HR values instantly on your iPad, iPhone, or Mac . Follow individual or team

Athlete Analyzer
Oct 152 min read


Run Smarter Indoor Cycling (Spinning) Classes With Pulses
Indoor cycling — often called spinning — is one of the most engaging group training formats. But too often, members are left wondering...

Athlete Analyzer
Sep 304 min read


Hyrox Gym Software with Live Heart Rate Tracking
Hyrox training is all about pacing, effort management, and repeatable performance. With Pulses App, gyms can run smarter Hyrox gym classes by tracking heart rate live for every athlete, station by station. Coaches instantly see who is working in the right zone, who is fading, and when to push or recover — all in real time, without spreadsheets or guesswork. Why Heart Rate Monitoring Matters in HYROX Classes HYROX is built on 8×1 km runs paired with 8 demanding stations — Ski

Athlete Analyzer
Sep 273 min read


Beyond Dumbbells: Pulses Is the Most Valuable Piece of Gym Equipment
Every gym has weights and machines. But only Pulses keeps members loyal, reduces churn, and even helps attract new ones — all for just...

Athlete Analyzer
Sep 183 min read


Introducing Custom Heart Rate Zones in Pulses
Heart rate zones are a powerful way to guide training intensity. With Pulses, you can set custom zones for each athlete, use default %HRmax or Karvonen (HRR) models, and even refine them with threshold testing — making every session more effective and personalized.

Athlete Analyzer
Sep 152 min read


Member Motivation: How Live Heart Rate Keeps Gym Classes Engaging
Keep your gym members motivated and loyal with live heart rate tracking and regular fitness testing. Discover how engaging group classes, visual feedback, and progress checks like Beep or Yo-Yo tests help boost attendance, strengthen retention, and make every workout more rewarding.

Athlete Analyzer
Sep 153 min read


Fitness Testing in Team Sports: Why Some Coaches Hate It and Others Rely on It
Soccer players running a Yo-Yo test Introduction Recently, the Athlete Analyzer and Pulses team joined several Reddit and other...

Athlete Analyzer
Sep 93 min read


How to Boost Member Retention With Fitness Testing in Gyms
Independent gyms and fitness clubs are always looking for ways to keep members engaged and coming back. One proven strategy is fitness...

Athlete Analyzer
Sep 64 min read


The ROI of Live Heart Rate Monitoring for Gyms
Run smarter gyms: keep members longer, upsell PT sessions, and increase class engagement with live heart rate tracking. Why Member...

Athlete Analyzer
Sep 24 min read


Easier HR Band Management in Pulses — Rename, Organize, and Track Smarter
How to Rename a Bluetooth HR Monitor in the Pulses App Picture this : you’re setting up a training session with 20 athletes and 20...

Athlete Analyzer
Sep 12 min read


Can I Use Apple Watch with Pulses (via iPhone bridge apps)?
Quick Answer Yes — Apple Watch can work with Pulses by using an iPhone bridge app (e.g., HeartCast, BlueHeart, NPE heartbeatz) that...

Athlete Analyzer
Aug 122 min read


Beep Test App for Teams – Track Fitness with Live HR & VO₂max
Run fitness tests the modern way. No pens. No guesswork. Just clean data. Watch Pulses in Action This short clip shows how coaches can...

Athlete Analyzer
Aug 51 min read


🧠 Smarter Together — Pulses, Kiosk & Athlete Analyzer
Three powerful apps. One connected system. Whether you're training in the gym, on the field, or tracking long-term performance,...

Athlete Analyzer
Aug 11 min read


Beep Test vs Yo-Yo Test: Which One Should Your Team Use?
Quick Answer The Beep Test measures continuous endurance by running 20-metre shuttles without breaks until exhaustion, while the Yo-Yo Test measures intermittent endurance with short recovery periods between runs. Both use 20-metre distances but test different energy systems and suit different sports. Background Fitness testing is essential for teams that want to track and improve player conditioning. Two of the most popular field tests for assessing endurance and aerobic cap

Athlete Analyzer
Jul 225 min read


How to Master Heart Rate Monitoring for Sports — and the Tools to Get It Right
Introduction In modern sports, success hinges on data-driven coaching. Whether you're leading a team, running group classes, or training...

Athlete Analyzer
Jul 188 min read


Monitor Total Training Load in Ice Hockey — With Pulses and Athlete Analyzer
Get Full Visibility of Training — On and Off the Ice In ice hockey, players train hard on the ice — but that’s only one part of the...

Athlete Analyzer
Jul 144 min read


Upgrade Your Gym Classes With Live Heart Rate
Have you ever felt that your gym classes could use an extra push to keep everyone motivated and engaged? Displaying each athlete’s heart...

Athlete Analyzer
Jul 93 min read


Run Smarter Basketball Team Training and Testing with Pulses
For complete planning and analysis, integrate with Athlete Analyzer Introduction Basketball demands explosive power, agility, and...

Athlete Analyzer
Jul 84 min read
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