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I use an app called Seconds! I had to pay like $4 to be able to customize stuff but I've used it a ton. Here's the link to it on the Play store, but I think it's available on IOS too.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.runloop.seconds.free
- TomTom MultiSport Watch with HR
- Strava/Nike/MySport - MySport because that is TomToms service. It then logs my runs/rides to Strava and Nike. I use Nike because I have a buddy I compete with miles on it but the app and site are kind of garbage. Strava is my favorite of the 3. It's the one I actually check. I like it because of the community features. I joined a group for a forum I go to and we can all see what everyone is doing. I can also follow athletes like Hunter Mcintyre and see the crazy workouts he's doing. Lastly, I like that is keeps leaderboards for everywhere people run/bike so you can compete with yourself and other people.
- Seconds - Link Google Play Great app for workouts. I use it for Tabatas
There's Seconds by Runloop. I use it to store my running interval training sessions. Free version is very limited (no saving iirc) but you can find the pro apk if you want to trial that for a while.
It's very ugly though, if I had more time I would look into building the app with all the functionality I'm looking for all whilst looking pretty :)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.runloop.seconds.free
This is the only timer app I've ever used but love it. I'd recommend buying the upgrade which is only a couple of £s as you can save different timers. You can have your own music playing and you can hear the instructions over it.
This may not be the best fit but how about Seconds?
Big bright, color-coded displays of time.
Speech to text, countdown after intervals, custom colors (also custom sound I think). It's my favorite timer.
I just used it to pace a perfect (unpracticed) 15 minute presentation time in class using the color coding.
I know I know... It's a fitness timer. But I have used it for a few years and have NEVER used it for fitness.
Personally, I use it for focus time to give me alerts while working as time passes.
If I remember right, it was 5 bucks for the full version on Google Play. I once had a free app on Android that cost $20 on iOS so...
Nevermind, here are some easy links.
Apple: Free version iOS
Android: Free version Android
Horns up for Friday MY PEOPLE! Here's another PZ // Pop Punk pairing for ya! Suggested workflow below for rocking out to a Throwback Punk Playlist to go with DM's 45 min PZ ride from 3/17/2019 (it was a sweaty one):
- Download "Seconds Interval Timer" (iOS | Android). Upgrade to pro ($5) and import the workout into the app using this link or see instructions for using the FREE version below:
- Click Intervals (bottom left)>Plus sign (top right)>Custom Timer
- Name the workout. Scroll a bit to Extras>Alerts>select "Text to Speech with Timer". Then add the intervals
- Que up the Spotify Playlist and decide if you're going to play it from your phone, headphones, blast it through the whole house speakers? Do you but obv I suggest the last one. Pro tip: turn the cross fade up to 5 seconds under settings>playback.
Clip in. Turn the bike's volume all the way down. Pick a 45 min Scenic Ride (Click "more" along the bottom right of the screen to get to scenic rides).
- Start the scenic ride
- Start the workout on the interval app (Tap the workout name and then play button on the bottom right - you should hear it say "zone 1 for 13 minutes" and see the countdown start)
- PLAY THE JAMS SO LOUD
The interval app is not perfect, but it works. Love the audio prompting when it is time to change zones. Again, you could do all of this sans app by writing the zones out on a sticky note I guess? Again here are the intervals
Adjust resistance to stay in the correct zone. I thought the timing of the zones and the songs in this pairing was really awesome. Let the beat take you back to 2003....Slick your side bangs down so they cover half of your face. If you know YOU KNOW. Lots of Florida bands on here. HI OH! ^(If you know who There for Tomorrow is...we might know each other IRL... just saying.)
If the bike isn't calling you today just play this bad boy and let the weekend begin.
I'm gonna go paint my nails black now.
MY PEOPLE! Here's another gem of a combo for you. Hope you're ready to work! Suggested workflow below for rocking out to a New(er) Tracks Punk Playlist to go with DM's 45 min PZ ride from 2/13/20:
Download "Seconds Interval Timer" (iOS | Android). Upgrade to pro ($5) and import the workout into the app using this link or see instructions for using the FREE version below:
- Click Intervals (bottom left)>Plus sign (top right)>Custom Timer
- Name the workout. Scroll a bit to Extras>Alerts>select "Text to Speech with Timer". Then add the intervals
Que up the Spotify Playlist and decide if you're going to play it from your phone, headphones, blast it through the whole house speakers? Do you but obv I suggest the last one. Pro tip: turn the cross fade up to 5 seconds under settings>playback.
Clip in. Turn the bike's volume all the way down. Pick a 45 min Scenic Ride (Click "more" along the bottom right of the screen to get to scenic rides).
- Start the scenic ride
- Start the workout on the interval app (Tap the workout name and then play button on the bottom right)
- PLAY THE JAMS SO LOUD
Let the music take you to a concert on the bike and adjust resistance to stay in the correct zone. [The DGD songs are gonna get ya! 😬]
The interval app is not perfect, but it works. I really like to have someone tell me when it is time to change zones but you could do all of this sans app by writing the zones out on a sticky note I guess? the intervals
Chiodos fans - your song lines up perfectly in the ride IMO. Enjoy!
Get some!
OK guys I just did this ride twice to check my work. I hate to say this is magical, but I think it is magical. Suggested workflow below for rocking out to a throwback Punk Playlist to go with MW 45 min PZE from 1/2/20:
- Download "Seconds Interval Timer" (iOS | Android). Upgrade to pro ($5) and import the workout into the app using this link or see instructions for using the FREE version below:
- Click Intervals (bottom left)>Plus sign (top right)>Custom Timer
- Name the workout. Scroll a bit to Extras>Alerts>select "Text to Speech with Timer". Then add the intervals
- Que up the Spotify Playlist and decide if you're going to play it from your phone, headphones, blast it through the whole house speakers? Do you but obv I suggest the last one.
- Clip in. Turn the bike's volume all the way down. Pick a 45 min Scenic Ride (Click "more" along the bottom right of the screen to get to scenic rides). I did the Champagne Scenic Ride and it gave me some road trip vibes and it is near the top if you filter to show only 45 min rides. so if you DGAF, just pick that one.
- Start the scenic ride
- Start the workout on the interval app (Tap the workout name and then play button on the bottom right)
- PLAY THE JAMS SO LOUD
I adjusted resistance to keep me in the correct zone while letting my legs rock out. I think I am on to something here? I hope you guys enjoy it!
The interval app is not perfect, but it works. I really like to have someone tell me when it is time to change zones but you could do all of this sans app by writing the zones out on a sticky note I guess? the intervals
Lastly, I separated playlists into throwbacks (~2000-2010) and new tracks (~2010-now) and I figured I would alternate. So I will do a 45 min PZ (regular) with New Tracks soon. Maybe by the end of the weekend? I missed the Chiodos fans this time sryyyyy
Rock on! Happy Friday
I realise this isn't what you asked for but I'm going to post it in case anyone else visiting the thread finds it useful
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.runloop.seconds.free