Pulses App

Pulses App is a practical, software-based solution designed to eliminate the guesswork from group fitness and team sports coaching. It provides coaches, gym owners, and fitness instructors with the ability to monitor the heart rates of all participants in real-time during a session, using only an iPhone, iPad, or Mac. The core problem it solves is the lack of actionable, immediate data on individual effort levels in a group setting, which often leads to inconsistent training intensity, overtraining risks, and suboptimal results.

Built specifically for group training environments like spinning classes, HIIT workouts, and team sports practices, Pulses connects seamlessly with the Bluetooth heart rate monitors your athletes or members already own from brands like Polar, Garmin, and Coospo. This approach removes the need for expensive, proprietary hardware systems. The app's value lies in empowering coaches to make informed, on-the-fly adjustments—pushing those who can work harder and easing the load for those who need recovery. This creates a safer, more effective, and data-driven training environment that improves outcomes and enhances the value of every session.

Live Group Heart Rate Overview

See every participant's heart rate and effort level displayed in a simple, color-coded interface on a single screen. This instant, at-a-glance view allows you to identify who is in the correct training zone, who is underperforming, and who may be pushing too hard, all without interrupting the flow of the session.

Built-In Standardized Performance Tests

Run scientifically validated fitness tests like the Beep Test and YoYo Test directly within the Pulses app. The software manages the timing and audio cues automatically, while simultaneously tracking the heart rate of up to 15 athletes. All results are saved and organized by athlete, eliminating manual stopwatch use and data recording.

Broad Bluetooth HR Sensor Compatibility

Pulses works with the heart rate monitors you likely already have, supporting popular Bluetooth chest straps and armbands from major brands like Polar, Garmin, and Coospo. There is no need to purchase expensive, locked-in hardware, making advanced monitoring accessible and affordable.

Seamless Integration with Athlete Analyzer

For coaches who want to go beyond live sessions, Pulses data syncs automatically with the optional Athlete Analyzer platform. This enables long-term training planning, workload management, and progress tracking over weeks and months, providing a complete ecosystem for serious athletic development.

Optimizing Indoor Cycling (Spinning) Classes

Instructors can monitor the entire class's heart rate zones in real-time from their iPad. This allows for immediate vocal cues to increase resistance or recover, ensuring all participants are working at their optimal intensity for maximum calorie burn and cardiovascular benefit, personalizing a group experience.

Managing Intensity in HIIT & Bootcamp Workouts

During high-intensity interval training, preventing overtraining is critical. Coaches can use Pulses to watch for athletes whose heart rates are not recovering adequately between intervals, prompting them to modify exercises or prescribe active rest to maintain safety and workout quality.

Conducting Team Fitness Assessments

Sport team coaches can efficiently administer pre-season Beep or YoYo tests to entire squads simultaneously. Pulses automates the test protocol and records both final scores and heart rate responses for each athlete, providing objective data for selection and baseline fitness evaluation.

Enhancing Member Experience in Gyms

Gym owners can offer Pulses as a premium add-on for group classes. By providing members with tangible, real-time feedback on their effort, engagement increases. Coaches can use the data to offer personalized post-session advice, fostering a results-oriented community.

What equipment do I need to use Pulses?

You need an iPhone, iPad, or Mac to run the Pulses app, and each participant needs their own Bluetooth-compatible heart rate monitor (chest strap or armband). Pulses works with common brands like Polar, Garmin, and Coospo. No other specialized hardware is required.

How many athletes can I monitor at once?

Pulses allows you to monitor an unlimited number of athletes across your account. In a single live session, you can track and display the heart rate data for all connected participants simultaneously on your screen.

Is there a free trial available?

Yes, Pulses offers a full-featured 30-day free trial. You can start the trial immediately without providing any payment details or credit card information, allowing you to test the app thoroughly with your team or classes.

Can I use Pulses without Athlete Analyzer?

Absolutely. Pulses is a fully functional, standalone application for live heart rate monitoring and performance testing. The integration with Athlete Analyzer is an optional upgrade for coaches who want advanced long-term planning and analytics tools.

Pulses is offered through a simple and affordable subscription model. You can choose to pay monthly at $14.99 per month, or annually at $149.99 per year, which offers a discount. The subscription includes unlimited sessions, unlimited athletes, and all core features, including live monitoring and built-in performance tests. A 30-day free trial is available to start with no payment required.