Stryd is a running power meter that is a little bit different than other products on the market. The tool seeks to optimize one's performance tracking capabilities by factoring in wind resistance in the equation and calculating how much extra power (measured in watts) one will need to overcome this resistance.
The Stryd running power meter system includes a device and watch apps, as well as a mobile app and a web platform where you can learn from your data. These help one "discover the optimal pacing across conditions." Upon purchase, one will receive a free Running Power eBook, authored by Ron van Megen & Hans van Dijk and titled 'The Fastest Way To Your Next Personal Best: Running Power.'
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Running Power Meters
- The use of running power meters can optimize performance tracking capabilities by factoring in wind resistance.
- Data Analytics for Athletics
- Data platforms that allow athletes to learn from their own data, such as Stryd's mobile app and web platform, are gaining popularity in the fitness industry.
- Integrating Environmental Factors
- Creating devices such as Stryd that factor in environmental factors like wind resistance can provide more accurate measurements in athletic performance tracking.
Where This Applies
- Fitness Technology
- Product manufacturers in the fitness technology industry have an opportunity to explore the integration of environmental factors in their innovation for better performance tracking capabilities.
- Sports Apparel
- Sports apparel companies can explore collaborations with devices such as Stryd to develop apparel that reduces wind resistance for athletes.
- Professional Athletics
- Professional athletic organizations have an opportunity to incorporate running power meters like Stryd into their training programs for more precise athlete progress measurement.
