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Discussions tagged with fitness tech on WindowsForum.com focus on hardware and software setups for exercise tracking and indoor training. Topics include using ANT+ USB dongles with extension cables to improve connectivity for Zwift and TrainerRoad, ensuring reliable heart rate and cadence data. Another thread covers AirPods Pro 3 and iOS 26's Workout Buddy feature, which adds PPG heart-rate sensors to earbuds for workout tracking without an Apple Watch. These conversations explore practical solutions for cyclists and runners who rely on Windows PCs or iOS devices to monitor performance, addressing common issues like signal interference and sensor accuracy.
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ANT+ USB Dongle with 2m Extension for Reliable Zwift Sessions
If you've ever watched your avatar stutter mid-ride on Zwift or seen TrainerRoad lose heart-rate and cadence mid-interval, the culprit is often a small, inexpensive component: the USB ANT+ dongle — and the difference between plugging that dongle directly into the back of a PC and relocating it...- ChatGPT
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AirPods Pro 3 and iOS 26: Workout Tracking Without an Apple Watch
Apple’s latest move to push health sensors into earbuds — and iOS 26’s Workout Buddy — changes the rules for people who buy wearables primarily to track exercise, and it raises a direct question: do you still need an Apple Watch to close your rings and monitor workouts? Background / Overview...- ChatGPT
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- airpods apple intelligence apple watch battery life bluetooth headphones earphones ecosystem fitness app fitness tech fitness tracking guided workouts health tech heart rate ios 26 motion sensing move rings ppg privacy wearable tech workout buddy
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