I spent a LOT of money on the Technogym Forma elliptical / cross trainer and paid extra to have the Training Link added so that could use iPad to connect to the machine and log my workouts. I did so because I love the Technogym equipment at my gym and because I wanted the iPad compatibility. I expected to be able to surf or stream TV programme or movies whilst working out.
I love the CT but the app and training link are very poor.
The Technogym website states that 'you can listen to your favourite music, watch your videos and browse saved bookmarks, all while the app keeps tracking your training data'. However if you come out of the app and into another app it stops recording your training and ends the session. It is also prone to shutting down without saving the workout - including during the workout. building up a record of your workouts is great for motivation so it's really upsetting when your hard work is not saved and there appears to be no way to add a CT workout manually.
I have never known an app like this that cannot continue to work in the background whilst you do other things on your iPad.
It is also very quick to assume you have ended your training session if you pause for more than 2 or 3 seconds.
Would also be great if you could enable this app on the iPhone - at least that way I could use my iPad whilst exercising.
Finally the app drains the iPad battery with tremendous speed - generally using 30-40% of the battery on a one hour workout. If only I couldn't charge the iPad on the machine with the energy I am expelling!! It's also a bit of a faff having to make the Bluetooth connection every time - doesn't seem to pair automatically.
Come on guys you can do better than this!
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