PEAR Sports, a leader in performance training based on real-time audio coaching innovation, and watch brand Timex, have confirmed a partnership integrating PEAR’s real-time audio coaching platform with the TIMEX IRONMAN RUN X50+ connected sport watch.
This partnership will allow runners to control and review their workouts, change music and control other phone functions, only using their Timex watch.
In addition, Timex Multisport Team members and coaches will develop new, customizable training programs for the PEAR app featuring their own voices and showcasing their expertise in multiple disciplines, which will be available exclusively on the PEAR sports app.
“Adding an iconic brand like Timex to PEAR’s growing list of partners is very exciting for us,” Christian Schauf, VP of Marketing and Sales at PEAR Sports. “In addition, providing people the ability to control and engage with their workout through their Timex watch only further expands our platform’s flexibility, providing a perfect workout experience no matter your age, fitness level or preferred training method.”
“The partnership between Timex and PEAR Sports is an exciting and authentic complement to Timex’s growing roster of connected training technology and epitomizes our ‘Show Yourself What You Can Do’ brand positioning,” said Sam Martin, Sport & Outdoor Brand Director at Timex.
“With this integration, Timex consumers now have access to our world class athletes and coaches, along with the ability to tap into an expansive library of training and coaching content anytime, anywhere.”
PEAR Sports aims to eliminate the distraction and the difficulty of interpreting and understanding heart rate data by providing audible coaching based on the user’s fitness levels, goals and their body’s response to the workout, making sure they are always training optimally. With thousands of workouts spanning dozens of sports, PEAR Sports users have access to ‘the world’s largest audio-based coaching library, all accessible from their smartphone.’
The TIMEX IRONMAN RUN X50+ is available on Timex.com and retails for US$149.99.
www.timex.com/run-x50
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