Why give up on your indoor workouts, even for just a few days when you need a support service?

That is why a new service has been created for all MagneticDays customers: the Courtesy JARVIS.
If your smart trainer needs a service of any kind from the Service MD, whether for an overhaul with periodic recalibration or for a repair, we provide a replacement JARVIS on prior request at a convenient and low price.

All our service operations that require the return of the product to the workshop are carried out in a very short time (except for rare major repairs), taking an average of 5 to 7 working days (for support in Italy), depending on the time it takes to collect the product and send it back to the customer.

If the client needs the device to be able to continue his training programme without skipping any sessions, it’s possible to request and receive a courtesy roller to use for the duration of the service. When the customer’s repaired JARVIS leaves our workshops, a request will be made to the courier to pick up the replacement JARVIS.

Courtesy JARVIS | Service fee

The price for renting the courtesy trainer is €120,00.
The fee includes shipping and return of the replacement trainer.

The price quoted includes VAT.

MagneticDays Customer Service

As our customers already know, we always do our best to find answers to the questions we are asked, and to offer the best support service possible. To help solve small problems or find answers to many of our customers’ common questions, we would like to remind you that our complementary online support systems are always available:

• the Help Centre, where many tools are collected to help our customers solve hardware or software problems
• the entire Video Tutorial section on our MDVIDEO.TV platform
• the  Forum MD where you can find answers, ask questions and get in touch with other people who use MD products
• the MagneticDays Club Facebook group where you can exchange opinions and information with the rest of the community

 

 

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.

• 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

 

After being the first and the only ones to introduce the rental formula in the world of indoor training systems several years ago, and having always looked at the needs of customers, today we make another step at the commercial level. A few months ago we created an even more flexible rental formula (valid for CE), SMART RENT, which is accessible and adaptable to every need. The goal is to make it as easy as possible to enter the MD world and to make everyone understand the tremendous difference between the JARVIS smart trainer system and what are commonly called bike trainers, from the simplest ones to smart trainers.

Within the SMART RENT formula – which is available not only for the JARVIS but also for the entire range of MagneticDays products, including the new JARVIS Light – there are 5 “packages” that we have called BUNDLE, specific for all kinds of needs: from fitness centers to medical offices, from biomechanics to those who want to have  a station of excellence for quality indoor training in their homes:

BUNDLE ROLL BAR (JARVIS classic + roll bar + mat)

BUNDLE ROLL BAR Light (JARVIS Light + roll bar + mat)

BUNDLE LA BIKE (La Bike + JARVIS classic + mat)

BUNDLE LA BIKE Light (La Bile + JARVIS Light + mat)

BUNDLE BIOMECHANIC (JARVIS Light + roll bar + mat + MD CALIPER)

But there is more. MagneticDays, remaining faithful to its great commercial versatility, also offers customers the opportunity to create their own customized BUNDLE, just ask for a quote. Even if the indoor season is still far away, you will have all the tools to make it original and exciting. Hurry up.. customize your smart training pack and enjoy your training!

2021 has just begun and it’s already time for new challenges for MagneticDays. The latest one is to face and conquer the US market of home and indoor training. The Italian company has expanded its horizons by opening a new branch in Tampa, FL. with a US based team. “Indoor cycling, especially in the States, has become an integral part of many training programs – says Marco Sbragi, MD CEO – and this is why we decided to invest in this market, selecting experienced personnel coming from the world of cycling and triathlon.”

MagneticDays has a brand new American website where you can get the smart trainer JARVIS (you can either purchase one or rent it for 3 or 6 months), but you can also find other neat things, like branded training mats, stabilizing roll bars, phone/tablet holders and a bunch of HTT (High Tech Training) training packages, which are all for sale on line.

“Seeing that the American market has responded to a ‘testa rossa without wheels’ with such enthusiasm gives us joy – says the US team – and we are happy to recognize that MagneticDays’ products have an incredible aesthetic and technological appeal. When we talk about ‘Made in Italy’, especially in the cycling world, we always refer to something that inspires feel-good emotions. We know that Americans love beautiful and well-made products, and MagneticDays means high technology combined with top Italian quality. This is why we are confident the US branch will develop exponentially. We, as US team, are ready and eager to contribute to boost the well-being and performance of each and every person who will decide to start using the indoor training system JARVIS.”

The use of special bike cranks for a workout that involves all the lower muscular districts is not yet a widespread practice among amateur athletes. But the FORZA PURA independent bike cranks are elevating the concept of pedaling to a higher level: it is not only fun but also a new technique aimed at improving efficiency and performance in the medium-long term. In fact, these new cranks, designed by MagneticDays in collaboration with the endurance champion Nico Valsesia, replace the classic crank system with a new one, which is “independent” from the bottom bracket. This offers the athletes a totally innovative way of perceiving not only the pedal stroke but also their own position on the bike.

With FORZA PURA bike cranks all muscle groups involved in the 4 phases of pedaling are trained selectively, in particular those which – in most cases – are almost never used. And speaking of Nico Valsesia, we reached him by phone to ask him three questions and to better understand both his personal use of the FORZA PURA independent bike cranks within a weekly training plan, and what benefits he is obtaining in cycling and running.

As a user of FORZA PURA bike cranks, what is your perception of load during a training session so far? And what benefits have you noticed in cycling and running?

Let me begin by saying that I use FORZA PURA bike cranks both indoor, on the JARVIS smart trainer, and outdoor. I would like to specify one thing: the initial issue is the load, and this is an aspect that should not be underestimated. The cranks are equipped with a Fast & Easy locking / unlocking system that allows you to switch easily, immediately and safely from the classic mode to the “independent” mode. It is clear that you need to gradually get used to a different work load which is, in some aspects, harder and more tiresome.

By completely unlocking the FORZA PURA bike cranks from the bottom bracket, specific workouts can be done on one leg or on both. This aims at improving pedaling efficiency and reducing the thrust-traction alternation that determines the oscillation of the power expressed on the pedal. Simply put, FORZA PURA forces the athlete to stay straight on the saddle without unbalancing, using mainly the core region with a better distribution of forces.

As for the perception in terms of load, it is important to understand that during the first month of use you might get frustrated, but it is completely normal for those who have never used a product like this. As far as the perceived benefits in cycling and running I would say we are at 50/50, if not even something more in running, but the effects can be seen after about a month and a half of use, the time necessary to dispose of the loads. Obviously, the disposal time can also vary, as it depends on how each individual responds “physically” to a way of pedaling that really involves the whole the muscle groups involved.

What is your typical training day with FORZA PURA bike cranks?

As mentioned earlier, it is a good idea to have a gradual approach before planning a typical training day with FORZA PURA. This is to gradually stimulate muscles such as the hip flexor and femoral muscles which are normally little or not stimulated at all. When the loads are disposed of, after a month and a half or so, it is possible to start planning workouts within a weekly plan. FORZA PURA could be in fact considered as a “real gym” enclosed in a pair of bike cranks. It allows you to develop quality training not only in terms of pedaling but also in the abdominal and lumbar region, and this does not normally happen on a bike.

As far as the heart goes, the use of FORZA PURA bike cranks implies an increase of 10/15 beats. This is the reason why you have to proceed step by step and give your body time to recognize what is happening at the muscular level. In my experience, you should never stop using FORZA PURA, not even in the racing season. During the autumn-winter time, for example, or from the off season to the beginning of preparation, I would recommend 3 easy outings a week for the first month and a half, divided as follows:

• first 20 days: constrained mode for the first 15 minutes as a warm-up and then 15-20 minutes maximum in free mode;
  
• next 15 days: constrained mode for the first 10 minutes as a warm-up and then 25-30 minutes maximum in free mode;
• following 10 days: constrained mode for the first 5 minutes as a warm-up and then up to 40-45 minutes at most in free mode according to your needs and feedback.

When the racing season begins to approach, I would recommend two maintenance outings per week lasting 45 minutes, all in free mode. For example, if you have two races within 3 weeks, you could: 

• first two weeks: free mode for 45 minutes
• last week (pre-race): relaxed

Once the FORZA PURA bike cranks become part of the athlete’s life, or rather when that “muscular feeling” has been established, I recommend to perform 3 2-hour rides per month, always alternating the two modes of use. In fact, it is good to get used to the different sensations that are perceived when the cranks are locked to the bottom bracket (constrained mode) and when unlocked (free mode), just to understand how and how much the muscles involved in pedaling work. These outings, different in objective and intensity than those described above, could be organized as follows:

• warm-up phase in constrained mode for the first 15 minutes;
• work phase (exit) in free mode for 1 hour and 30 minutes;
• cool down (and return home) in constrained mode.

When and to whom do you recommend FORZA PURA bike cranks?

The best thing that you can do with them is to USE them: FORZA PURA bike cranks must be used. As I always say, you have to have the desire face a challenge. If there is no desire to work hard, there is no sense in using them. In the first month and a half it will be normal to be fatigued, but after disposing of the loads everything will become easier and more fun. It is a bit like tackling a climb by bike or running. The effort you feel is nothing compared to the joy of reaching the top. And speaking of fatigue, pedaling uphill with FORZA PURA in free mode is easier than on a flat land, because the strokes are less and the core supports the pedaling better, but at the same time it is even possible to feel all the muscles involved.

To whom do I recommend FORZA PURA? There are several “beneficiaries” of this simple but also totally innovative product. The first are those who want to struggle and improve. Then there are those whose legs have different strengths, due to a stop or recovery after an injury for example, or due to dysmetria. By using FORZA PURA, you can make the most of all the muscle groups involved in the pedaling phases.

And then there are the amateurs. In my opinion FORZA PURA is more suitable for two types of athletes: the triathlete and the runner. In triathlon, with FORZA PURA you work indirectly on reducing the impact in running, precisely because the triathlete gets used to the change in conditions between cycling and running. Without forgetting the aspect of balancing the position on the saddle and pedaling, which consequently allows less energy consumption. Therefore, even the pure runner can and must consider “alternative” training with FORZA PURA bike cranks.

Technique pills back in October! The MagneticDays Head Coach Simone Buracchi introduces another one fundamental cycling exercise of HTT Methodology of Training executed in two different ways but with a common goal: HOW TO INCREASE YOUR CYCLING WATTAGE.

“We know well that athletes have the goal to increase their cycling wattage and performance. Today’s workout concerns in No 2 watt progressions executed in two different ways but with a common goal: how to increase cycling wattage. This progressions can help athletes to improve their Power in terms of Watt. In the watt progression No 1 (yellow circle) the increasing value is represented by the cadence (RPM), whereas the value of Newton (force applied on pedals) is fixed. This step will take effect on the cardiac effort and the value of wattage will increase only with the contribution of the cadence. In the second progression, instead, the increasing value is represented by Newton (lilac circle), whereas the value of RPM (cadence) is fixed. So, this step will take effect on the muscular effort. The combination of these progressions, repeated N times, allows the athlete to increase cycling wattage in the medium-long term.”

 

Amongst the latest news introduced by MagneticDays we discover the possibility for the athlete to write their own indoor cycling training sessions on the JARVIS smart trainer. This feature is exclusive of MagneticDays. Having received many requests, we want to tell you more about writing your own training sessions, and we’ll get into details about your personal indoor cycling training tables and how to transform a simple smart training session into a unique experience.

The HTT methodology for indoor cycling on smart trainers

The HTT methodology can guarantee a personalized indoor cycling training on smart trainers for anybody. It is, in fact, the only one that gives the coach a precise picture of the characteristics of each athlete at any given moment. The relationship between coach and athlete is fundamental. The coach has to understand the athlete’s needs and goals, and, at the same time, share their fears, dreams and ambitions. On the other hand, the athlete has to trust the knowledge and professional experience of the coach, who represents the added value to an already unique product as the JARVIS.  We decided to give our athletes the possibility to write their own workouts by offering a base framework which includes many of the writing options and tools that coaches use. Let’s see what it’s all about.

How to write an indoor training table for the smart trainer JARVIS

Every athlete who is registered on our website can write their own indoor cycling training table by accessing their MagneticDays account. Before this option was available (end of 2018) you needed to access the MD software downloaded on your PC to be able to write your own sessions. We figured it might be inconvenient at times, so we decided to add another option. Once you are logged on in your personal profile (user ID and password are the same as for the App) click on “write workout”. You will see a writing interface, as shown below.

How many, and what are the ways of writing workouts provided by MagneticDays?

There are two ways of writing workouts provided by MagneticDays: Standard Training and Frameworks. Here’s what they are in detail.

• Standard Training: this allows you to write workouts by inputting absolute values (for example: 90 Watts, 50 Newton, 100 RPM);
• Framework (fee): lets you use the functions that coaches use, including percentages and OFFSET of the threshold.

Writing workouts in “Standard Training” mode

In the “Standard Training” mode you can use the following parameters:

• AUTO WATT– the Watts are the fixed value, they do not change.
• AUTO NEWTON– only athletes who know their cadence value and Watts will use this step, specifically to train the force.
• WATTS PROGRESSION– classic Watts progression, for example, during warm up, in the middle of the training or as Watts regression during cool down.
• RPM PROGRESSION – classic RPM progression
• BPM– this parameter lets you chose the heart rate at which you want to execute each step*
• SLOPE – lets you write a course with a slope
• FIXED BRAKE – 30 brake positions, from 1 to 30, from lightest to heaviest**

*use this for long steps so that the heart rate can physiologically adapt

**to use synergically with the bycicle gears

 

Writing workouts in “Framework Training” mode

Framework training mode – after having purchased the plug-in on the our website- allows you to do the following steps:

• IDEAL RYTHMS – work step where the Watts is calibrated based on the set RPM (if you change the RPM the Watts will change as well)
• SPRINT – lets you accelerate (increasing the revolutions) keeping the brake in a fixed position.
• HIIT SPRINT – SPRINT function implemented for the HIIT  Training (High Intensity Interval Training)

And also talking about plug-in and writing capabilities, here is a list of steps that can be unblocked by purchasing the relative plug-in:

• NEWTON PROGRESSION – classic progression newton
• JOULE PROGRESSION – progression at constant work (by increasing the Watts the time will decrease)
• TEST PI – incremental power test (test 1:6)
• TEST JOULE – test incremental power at constant work
• STOP – this function is managed by the coach. During the recovery step the athlete should not move his legs (stop pedaling); the timer will keep going

The 2020 edition of Rimini Bike Festival was the occasion to introduce the new colors of JARVIS smart trainer (avaliable for the 2020/2021 season) to the participants and journalists: “The choice to create three new colors – the MD CEO Marco Sbragi said – is not the result of chance, because colors say a lot about brand identity and strong points and uniqueness of products. And our history bears witness to this. Inspired by the latest trends in the automotive industry (to which we refer), we wanted to renew the chromatic selection of JARVIS smart trainer with three new colors: Smoky Grey, Silver and Twist (a mix of both). These new colors blend perfectly with the most important processing phase called anodizing, an electrolytic passivation process used to increase the thickness of the natural oxide layer on the surface of metal parts and resistance to corrosion and wear.”

The first goal of MagneticDays is to constantly develop a high quality methodology of training for a great outdoor cycling experience. So, we are happy to introduce FORZA PURA, the new concept of pedal cranks for a new cycling experience.

Forza Pura pedal cranks can be used in a totally “independent way” from the bottom bracket. What does it mean? Independent means one leg cannot help the other in making the pedals go around and in order to pedal the bike one cannot simply relax on the back stroke but must actively raise the pedal using your hip flexor and hamstring muscles, generally undertrained muscles in most athletes. Forza Pura are very easy to use, in indoor and outdoor, and are be able to improve significantly all the phases of the pedal cycle, preventing many of the injuries that occur from a wrong way to pedal with more benefits in terms of effort reduction. Forza Pura is a mix of technology and innovation at the service of a large list of sports activities: cycling, triathlon, mtbiking, cyclo-cross, running, swimming, walking and cycle tourism.

Forza Pura pedal cranks represents a real evolution in terms of pedal efficiency and technique, because all the muscle groups are involved in the pedal cycle and specifically trained. With Forza Pura we’ve redesigned the concept and features of the classic pedal cranks with the goal to give you a new and reliable cycling outdoor experience.

FORZA PURA pedal cranks: technical and innovative features, and precision mechanics

Technical and innovative features, and precision mechanics are the core of FORZA PURA pedal cranks, that are obtained from a slab of aluminum 70/75 t6 (500x500x35mm), normally used for aerospace, military, and automotive applications. 70/75 t6 is the strongest aluminum, with the strength of many steels, while retaining aluminum’s lightweight qualities and corrosion resistance. Both sides are worked with the high precision CNC (computer numerical control) turning process in a first time, and with anoziding process in a second time (essential to ensure the high quality to the product). The last stage is represented by the “handmade assembly” of all the mechanical components of Forza Pura. The strong points of FORZA PURA pedal cranks are:

1) 100% compatibility with any frame and bottom brackets

2) three lenghts: 170 mm, 172,5 mm or 175 mm;

3) the innovative lock/unlock Fast&Easy system that allows to release each crank from the bottom bracket by a little lever, switching from lock to unlock modality quickly and in complete safety.

 

Use of FORZA PURA pedal cranks in the sports activities

Forza Pura pedal cranks can be used in every sport or rehab need puts different demands on the person and every person is different in goals, needs, and genetic make-up. Regarding the benefits Forza Pura might offer you an improvement of running/cycling /speed/power and increase of VO2max, and a reduction of risk of injury in the athlete. Many sports activities, beyond the obvious cycling, running, triathlon can benefit from Forza Pura pedal cranks. It simply requires using the product to train the weaknesses of the athlete for the demands of the sport that the product can address: for example, winter sports, strenght, throwing, speed, swimming and gym. Even some non-athletic needs can be enhanced: for example, the reducing fall risk in the elderly, enhancing the weight loss potential of exercise, and maximizing the abilities of those with cerebral palsy. How long does it take to see benefit? It depends upon your current level and weaknesses. Technique improvement does not come easily and everyone is different. However, most new users are reporting they are starting to see running improvement starting in about 2 weeks. Cycling improvement usually takes a little longer but most are starting to see improvement in about 4-6 weeks. Take a look to the SPECIAL PROMO that we have thought for you!

Screen Mirroring is a modality of connection that allows you to switch the App MD WiFi that’s playing on your smaller Android or Apple device to a larger one for a better viewing experience. Here’s how to connect your smartphone or tablet to a monitor or TV (NO PC!) and via HDMI cable. Screen mirroring will help you to view the screen of App MD WiFi in the best way. Are u ready for an incredible training mode with JARVIS smart trainer?