Things are sounding buggy with Ant+ but neither in the insect way, nor in the problematic area. Rather Ant Wireless and North Pole Engineering demonstrated the latest wireless fitness solution at last week’s IHRSA 2012 in Los Angeles, which included NPE’2 newly-launched WASP.
This is an ANT+ enabled Wi-Fi bridge that facilitates the demand for accessible, networked data in a club group environment. This completely portable and expandable system automatically links with over 30 brands of ANT+ digital heart straps, and modularized solutions allow for unlimited class sizes. Companies utilizing ANT+ and WASP include Free Motion, Garmin, Octane, Schwinn and Timex.
“It’s an ideal option for health and fitness clubs – it allows owners to create excellent training and retention tools with minimal outlay,” remarked Rod Morris, Director, ANT Wireless. “And because it links to available ANT+ devices, clubs have the choice of exercise measurement as well as cross-merchandising and sales opportunities for their pro shop.”
The system created by NPE and ANT+ creates a seamless live data stream with full data reception and display. Strategic placement of WASPs within any room allow for transfer of key data for training versatility and optimized coaching. Portable and light weight, the WASP units are also water and shock resistant.
Looks like Ant+ and WASP could be starting on a beautiful friendship.