Training Manager vs Firstbeat ATHLETE, ...

[suunto_climber]

Hi

I'm a little bit disappointed by the Training Manager software and its usability. Was it programmed by Firstbeat or by Suunto? Does anybody know alternative programs (compatible with T6c)? E.g. the ones from Firstbeat, like Firstbeat ATHLETE? Pros & Cons?

Cheers, Suunto Climber

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[musiljan]

Originally Posted by suunto_climber

Hi

I'm a little bit disappointed by the Training Manager software and its usability. Was it programmed by Firstbeat or by Suunto? Does anybody know alternative programs (compatible with T6c)? E.g. the ones from Firstbeat, like Firstbeat ATHLETE? Pros & Cons?

Cheers, Suunto Climber

I use primarily WKO+ with few native apps provided with HRM manufacturers - STrM, PPT5. From all the software I use the STrM seems to be the least advanced solution. So I do not use it much outside quick review of the key parameters of the workout. This is probably for longer discussion. Do you have specific question what you miss? The post is very general and I could probably write a whole article. Well I actually did - check this out.

Becoming triathlete: Analysis of training data (part 3 of RS800CX reviews)

It talks about the Polar RS800cx workout analysis, but if you replace or ignore the PPT5 section it will give you a good idea how I use the software for Suunto files. The Polar R-R files work pretty much the same way in FirstBeat Athlete as do the Suunto logs.

	Suunto Visit SuuntoWatches.com to see Suunto's full line of wrist top computers and compasses.

	Suunto Training Effect watches - Click for more info More than a heart rate monitor, Suunto's exclusive Training Effect feature tells you whether you're training too little, too hard or staying within the zones for optimal improvement.