The Science of Breathing and Performance with Tymewear Founder and CEO, Arnar Larusson

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In this episode of the Training Babble podcast, Dave Schell interviews Arnar Larusson, the founder and CEO of Tymeware, about their innovative wearable breathing sensor, the Vital Pro. The discussion covers the technology behind the device, its applications in training, and the importance of understanding breathing and heart rate for optimizing athletic performance. Arnar shares his journey from biotech to developing wearable technology, emphasizing the significance of individualized training and metabolic efficiency. The conversation also highlights the common pitfalls athletes face regarding training intensity and fatigue management, and how Tymeware aims to revolutionize the way athletes approach their training.

Takeaways

• Tymewear's Vital Pro is a wearable breathing sensor.
• Breathing rate and heart rate provide different insights into fitness.
• Understanding metabolic efficiency is crucial for athletes.
• Most athletes overestimate their training zones.
• Breathing rate correlates better with perceived effort than heart rate.
• Individualized training leads to better performance outcomes.
• Fatigue management is essential for sustained athletic performance.
• The best athletes focus on smart training, not just hard training.
• Tymewear aims to provide objective measures for training.
• The future of training lies in personalized data-driven approaches.

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