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Display Live Heart Rate on a TV — Perfect for Group Training, HIIT & Spinning Classes

  • Writer: Athlete Analyzer
    Athlete Analyzer
  • Jun 15
  • 2 min read

Updated: Jul 12

If you’re a coach or trainer looking for a simple, effective way to display live heart rate data during group training sessions, spinning classes, HIIT workouts, or team practices — Pulses is the tool you’ve been searching for.


What is Pulses App? Pulses is a real-time group heart rate monitoring app designed for coaches, personal trainers, and fitness instructors. It connects to Bluetooth heart rate sensors and shows live heart rate, heart rate zone, and % of max HR for up to 20 athletes or participants — all on one screen. It’s a perfect solution for keeping clients engaged and optimizing intensity in high-energy group settings.


Option 1: Use an iPhone or iPad + Connect to a TV

Running Pulses on an iOS device? You can easily project your live session to a big screen — great for large fitness spaces, cycling studios, or team gyms.


🔌 Use an HDMI Adapter

Plug your iPhone or iPad into any TV or projector using an Apple HDMI adapter. For Lightning ports (older devices), use the Lightning Digital AV Adapter. For newer USB-C devices, use the USB-C to HDMI adapter. Pulses will instantly mirror your screen and display real-time heart rate for all connected athletes.

An iPad connected to a TV using an HDMI adapter displaying heart rate percentages for six individuals.
An iPad connected to a TV using an HDMI adapter — a simple way to display live heart rate data with the Pulses app during group training sessions.


📡 Use AirPlay for Wireless Mirroring

If you have an Apple TV or a smart TV that supports AirPlay, go wireless. Open Control Center, select Screen Mirroring, and choose your display. Once you start your session in Pulses, your participants’ heart rate data is live on the big screen — no cables, no hassle.

iPad control center screen, focus on "Screen Mirroring" icon highlighted by a green arrow.
Mirror your screen wirelessly with AirPlay to display live heart rate data on any compatible TV or projector — perfect for group workouts and classes.

Option 2: Use Pulses on a Mac Computer

Prefer a bigger screen and keyboard? Pulses also runs as a native Mac app.

Simply download Pulses on your MacBook or iMac, pair your Bluetooth heart rate monitors, and connect your Mac to a TV or projector using HDMI or another display cable. You’ll get the same full-screen live monitoring — ideal for team environments, conditioning workouts, and physiological testing.


Laptop running Pulses App. Display live heart rate of up 20 athletes.
Monitor heart rate live from your Mac — the Pulses app lets you track up to 20 athletes in real time, perfect for team training and fitness testing on a big screen.


Why Use Pulses for Group Fitness?

✅ Easy setup — no need for proprietary hardware

✅ Live feedback keeps participants motivated

✅ Works in HIIT sessions, spinning, strength classes, and athlete training

✅ Heart rate zones help coaches fine-tune intensity in real time

✅ Clean, coach-friendly interface with stats after each session


Whether you're running a cycling class, youth sports team, or functional fitness session, Pulses lets you manage and display heart rate data with clarity and ease. Download and start your 30 days free trial now

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