The analysis of anthropometric data and the viodeoanalysis for BioFit are the latest new features available with the 3.0.1 release of the MD Biomechanic (ex MD Caliper) App from MagneticDays, online now for iOS and Android.
This new update introduces major new features for the cyclist’s biomechanical analysis, the choice of the correct frame, and the setting of the bike based on the rider’s measurements.

Release 3.0.1 includes the following updates:

• Video Analysis for Bikefitting: This newly added feature allows the biomechanic, through video and images of the rider on the bike, to detect the angles and measurements needed to set the optimal riding position, and making any adjustments or corrections.

  The angles that can be detected through the analysis, are the main ones needed for a correct BioFit:

  • Knee Angle
  • Ankle Angle
  • Hip Angle
  • Shoulder Angle
  • Elbow Angle

• Anthropometric analysis of the athlete: Through the MD Biomechanics Anthropometric Tool and the feature available in the app, biomechanics can detect the athlete’s main anthropometric measurements necessary to set the optimal setting.

  The data can be taken using the equipment from MagneticDays’ MD Biomechanics line:

  • Stadiometer – height measurement
  • Inseam Gauge – measurement of inseam height
  • Trunk Gauge – measurement of trunk length
  • Arm Gauge – arm length measurement

The new indoor cycling workouts for gravel, cyclocross and cycle tourism are available from today on the MagneticDays online shop. These training packs are developed by the MagneticDays Coaches with the goal to improve the athletic form for a gravel bike trip and gravel and cyclocross races. Here’s the details:

• GRAVEL PRO RACE WORKOUTS, to give the best in the gravel bike races;
• GRAVEL BIKE AND CYCLE TOURISM WORKOUTS, to combine the pleasure of cycle tourism with the physical preparation for a gravel bike trip;
• CYCLOCROSS WORKOUTS, a great solution to improve, through specific exercises, the typical variations in intensity and heart rate of a cyclocross race.

 

From today (saturday 17th of december) the MagneticDays Christmas Special Gift 2022 is available for all MD clients. The 7 AUTOTESTS present by default in each MD personal account will also include the Heart Rate Variability analysis, one of our latest techincal innovations available with the 3.2.0 release of the MagneticDays App. The HR Variability analysis introduces the reading of another useful parameter for both the athlete and the coach. Through the heart rate, in fact, we can understand how much the training has weighed with respect to the external load (Watts expressed).

“Adding the heart rate variability analysis in indoor training with JARVIS smart trainer MagneticDays – explains MD Coach Luca Bianchini – allows you to have an additional evaluation tool on monitoring training and on controlling the athlete’s recovery. The post-training analysis allows you to identify other parameters such as respiratory frequency and / or quantification of the internal load“.

“As always – explains the MD CEO Marco Sbragi – we want to give a special technical gift to our customers, in line with the MagneticDays training philosophy. This year’s gift is so special, because the heart rate variability analysis function is included by default for all HTT workouts. But it’s only valid once. In all other cases (repetition of the same HTT workout, self-managed or self-calibrating workout, own workout or workout received from other Coaches), it’s available after purchasing a specific package of 20 analyzes from the online shop for €25. That’s why we decided to give the possibility to try the heart rate variability analysis until the end of April 2023. Our customers always deserve the best”.

 

The MagneticDays training plan software “Coaching Cube” was the subject of a seminar hosted by the University of Palermo. The workshop, entitled “Data analysis and interactive coaching tool: the Coaching Cube”, was presented to the students of the Master’s degree courses in “Sports sciences and techniques” and “Sciences of preventive and adapted motor activities”, who have had the opportunity to get to know all the nuances of the software, from the interactive coaching to scientifically train athletes to practical implications.

DISCOVER COACHING CUBE!

The new JARVIS firmware 04.00.C/D38 is available on App section of our website. It improves a long term stability of Bluetooth connection for the indoor training virtual platforms supported by the MagneticDays indoor training system (Zwift, BKool, Rouvy AR and FulGaz). Directions are following.

With the advancement of technology and in order to meet the numerous needs of our coaches, MagneticDays has added a fundamental piece to its mosaic and expand the horizons of training plans. From the concept of the Cyber Test Software, the now famous program created by MD engineers and coaches for writing customized HTT workouts, MagneticDays takes an important step forward with the creation of Coaching Cube Software, the new platform completely online and usable from PC, Mac, tablet and smartphone. How to use it? It’s simple: all you need is an Internet connection. Coaching Cube represents a huge step forward from many points of view. You can already understand it from the name, “CUBE”, a way of training in three directions: Outdoor, Indoor and MagneticDays Philosophy.

Coaching Cube Software, FEATURES & ADVANTAGES

Coaching Cube is the unique software designed on the needs of coaches, to scientifically train both indoor and outdoor athletes. Among the main features and advantages we mention:

. it works on the MD site, therefore compatible with all browsers and on any operating system;
. possibility to be used from a PC, Mac, tablet or a smartphone;
. constant and immediate updates;
. simultaneous use with two different accesses;
. unlimited number of users to manage;
. possibility of writing indoor workouts (.FIT) to be performed on any smart trainer;
. use of all indoor work management options with JARVIS smart trainer;
. management of 8 types of tests for indoor and outdoor* with detailed and customizable analyzes and reports for each test;
. comparative analysis of values obtained from multiple tests for an accurate evaluation of the athlete;
. possibility of writing an outdoor workout for different disciplines and sending files on various platforms (ex: Garmin Connect);
. receiving feedback of the workouts performed with subsequent analysis and reports;
. writing training plans;
. possibility of using the KUBIOS analysis on cardiac variability in dynamics to obtain information on recovery.

* (Incremental Power Test, Power Cadence Test, Wingate Test, Lamberts Test, FTP Test, Joule Test, Mader Test for Indoor cycling + Outdoor swim and run)

Among the innovations of the online Coaching Cube Software, you have the possibility to write an outdoor workout for cycling, triathlon and combined, swimming, gym and much more. An option that makes Coaching Cube software more powerful than the most popular ones on the market. But there is more: every outdoor workout can be customized just like the indoor ones by entering the values of each individual user / athlete. There are many practical possibilities for coaches in terms of data, training management and compatibility: from creating a monthly planning to providing a .pdf with selected workouts, to being able to preview  the intensity of each workout and pre-determine the workloads of each user / athlete. In short, it is all the experience of the MD coaches at the service of those trainers who want to offer both an indoor and outdoor service, tailored to the most varied needs.

Coaching Cube, INFO & COSTS

The Coaching Cube online Software is managed only by subscription for € 39 per month including VAT and is totally free for athletes.

For the coaches there are no additional costs, just create a free account on the MagneticDays website to take advantage of the cloud data exchange system and have everything in a single space, simplifying management and reducing writing times and communication with the user. Furthermore (it’s not a small thing), the subscription can also be activated only in the periods of acutal  use (eg: 1 month, 2 months, etc.) and has no limits in the number of athletes to be managed, because they are assigned at the time of registration after entering the Coach code.

The company (upon reservation by mail or telephone) is available via ZOOM every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 3pm for detailed information about the platform. For the use of the software, online courses will be available that can be purchased in the MagneticDays website shop.

• have the JARVIS firmware update to version 36
• have the MD WiFi App updated to version 3.2.0
• have an MD heart rate monitor or other belt that can record RR interval*
• sit still for 3 minutes before the training begins, to monitor the basal level
• sit still for 3 minutes after the training ends, to see the difference from the baseline
• have at least 80% of the data reading available (the App provides this indication by changing the color of the HRV icon during training: RED for insufficient data, YELLOW for average sufficient data, GREEN for sufficient data)**

*The RR interval is the time between one heartbeat and the next, expressed in milliseconds.

**Data reading refers to the optimal heart rate reading while wearing a heart rate monitor.

The new heart rate variability analysis function is included by default for all HTT workouts. But it’s only valid once. In all other cases (repetition of the same HTT workout, self-managed or self-calibrating workout, own workout or workout received from other Coaches), it is available after purchasing a specific package of 20 analyzes from the online shop for €25. It will be up to the user to choose which training to analyze. On the “activities” page of your personal account, you can will see the number of analyzes available.

 

The heart rate variability (HRV) analysis in indoor training with JARVIS smart trainer

“Heart rate variability – explains MD Coach Luca Bianchini – has been a consolidated parameter for quite some time. In recent years, thanks to research and the development of new software, it’s been possible to dig deeper into its characteristics. Adding the heart rate variability analysis in indoor training with JARVIS smart trainer MagneticDays – continues Coach Bianchini – allows you to have an additional evaluation tool on monitoring training and on controlling the athlete’s recovery. The post-training analysis allows you to identify other parameters such as respiratory frequency and / or quantification of the internal load“.

Variabilità CARDIACA

 

The new MagneticDays indoor cycling video entertainment platform, MDVIDEO.TV, keeps adding new content. In fact, the first season of the series called SHOWCASE MD is now available online: 6 episodes, of about four minutes each, in the company of Coach MD Massimiliamo Sellini. A small journey to discover all the technical and functional details of some of the most innovative accessories made in our factory in Foiano della Chiana (Arezzo, Tuscany). From indoor training support to biomechanics, a precise, accurate and passionate overview explained in simple words by Coach Sellini, with his twenty-year experience in the world of cycling as a former athlete, biomechanist and coach.

“Our video platform wants to offer more and more quality content – said CEO MD Marco Sbragi – and that is why we also wanted to include a part dedicated to the in-depth study of some of our products that can be used in conjunction with JARVIS smart trainer and the main accessories. We hope to satisfy the interest of those who already follow us and stimulate the curiosity of those who have not yet tried the MD world”.

 

 

After MagneticDays has decided to give all JARVIS’ owners a 25% discount on the purchase of one of the self-managed training packages (offer runs through 31 December 2021), it’s time of the JARVIS smart trainer Christmas Promo Pack 2021. This offer runs through 25 December 2021 and includes a present like ROLL BAR + TRAINING MAT (total price of € 380,00) or only TRAINING MAT (total price of € 80,00) with the purchase of JARVIS (€ 2150,00, VAT Tax and training pack are included) or JARVIS Light smart trainers (€ 1400,00, VAT Tax and training pack are included) respectively. More info at [email protected] or by phone at +39 348 70 78 770.