Heart Rate Trainer

Train Smarter with Real-Time Heart Rate Zones

Professional heart rate monitoring and zone-based training for Android. Connect to any Bluetooth heart rate monitor for real-time feedback, structured interval workouts, and comprehensive post-workout analytics.

Zone Training Bluetooth HR Monitor Interval Workouts Analytics
145 BPM
Zone 3: Aerobic

Powerful Features for Serious Athletes

Everything you need for zone-based training and workout analysis

Real-Time HR Monitoring

Large, glanceable BPM display with multi-zone arc gauge. Visual feedback shows your current zone instantly during workouts.

Bluetooth Heart Rate Monitors

Connects to any BLE heart rate monitor using standard Heart Rate Service. Works with chest straps, armbands, and watches.

Structured Interval Workouts

Pre-defined protocols: Modified Tabata, 4x4 Intervals, Advanced EMOM. Create custom workouts with multiple steps and zones.

Zone-Based Training

Define your Max HR manually or calculate from age. Zones are color-coded throughout the app for instant visual feedback.

Post-Workout Analytics

Comprehensive session analysis: HR charts, zone distribution, heart rate recovery, chronotropic competence, and long-term trends.

Export & Data Management

Export sessions to CSV. Configurable data retention. All data stored locally on your device with full control.

Smart Zone Alerts

Haptic feedback and optional sound alerts when entering or exiting heart rate zones. Stay in your target zone effortlessly.

Advanced Metrics

Heart Rate Recovery (HRR), Chronotropic Competence, Work-to-Rest Ratio, and zone distribution for deeper training insights.

Grafana-Style Dashboard

Dark theme with high contrast, color-coded metrics, and clean typography designed for glanceable workout information.

Pre-Defined Interval Protocols

Science-backed workouts ready to use with one tap

Modified Tabata

10-15 min

30 seconds vigorous work + 60 seconds slow recovery. Perfect for building anaerobic capacity with adequate recovery.

Zone 4-5 Zone 1-2

4x4 Interval Protocol

~32 min

4 minutes hard (85-95% max HR) + 3 minutes active recovery. Repeated 4 times. Gold standard for VO2 max improvement.

Zone 4-5 Zone 2-3

Advanced EMOM

~20 min

6 minutes hard (90-95% max HR) + 1 minute active recovery. Extended high-intensity intervals for advanced athletes.

Zone 5 Zone 2

Comprehensive Post-Workout Analytics

After your training session, dive deep into your performance with professional-grade metrics and visualizations.

Heart Rate Charts

Time-series visualization with color-coded zone backgrounds

Zone Distribution

Time and percentage breakdown across all HR zones

Heart Rate Recovery

HRR calculation across multiple time windows (30s/60s/120s)

Chronotropic Competence

Rate of HR increase with reserve-based percentage metrics

Work-to-Rest Ratio

Energy system profiling: time working vs. resting

Long-Term Trends

Compare sessions against 1 week to 1 year averages

Session Analysis Jan 15, 2024
Duration
32:14
Avg HR
152
Max HR
178

Perfect For Athletes & Fitness Enthusiasts

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Runners

Train at the right intensity for long runs, tempo work, and interval sessions. Monitor your aerobic development with zone-based feedback.

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Cyclists

Structured interval training for road cycling and mountain biking. Track your power-to-HR relationship and recovery metrics.

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HIIT Athletes

Perfect for high-intensity interval training, CrossFit, and circuit workouts. Real-time zone feedback keeps you in the optimal range.

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Endurance Athletes

Trail runners, triathletes, and long-distance enthusiasts. Monitor cardiac drift and pacing during extended training sessions.

Technical Details

Compatibility

  • Platform: Android 8.0 (API 26) and above
  • Bluetooth: BLE 4.0+ required
  • Heart Rate Monitors: Any device with standard Heart Rate Service (0x180D)
  • Supported Devices: Polar H10, Garmin HRM-Pro, Wahoo TICKR, and all BLE chest straps

Data & Privacy

  • Storage: All data stored locally on device
  • Export: CSV format with custom date ranges
  • Retention: Configurable (7 days to Forever)
  • Privacy: No cloud sync, no third-party data sharing

Features

  • Recording Modes: Manual toggle and auto-start with workouts
  • Workout Types: Pre-defined + custom interval workouts
  • Alerts: Haptic and sound notifications for zone changes
  • UI Theme: Grafana-inspired dark mode

Advanced Metrics

  • Heart Rate Recovery: Multi-window HRR calculation
  • Chronotropic Competence: Rate of increase + reserve %
  • Zone Analysis: Time and % distribution across zones
  • Trends: Session comparison over 1 week to 1 year

Frequently Asked Questions

Heart Rate Trainer works with any Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) heart rate monitor that uses the standard Heart Rate Service (UUID 0x180D). This includes all major brands: Polar (H10, H9), Garmin (HRM-Pro, HRM-Dual), Wahoo (TICKR, TICKR X), and generic BLE chest straps and armbands.

The app requires a Bluetooth heart rate monitor for live BPM tracking. However, you can use any BLE-compatible device including chest straps, arm bands (like Polar Verity Sense, Wahoo TICKR Fit), or smartwatches that broadcast heart rate data via Bluetooth.

You can set your Max Heart Rate manually based on a recent test, or use the age-based calculation (220 - age). The app automatically calculates 5 zones as percentages of your Max HR. You can adjust your Max HR anytime in Settings or from the Monitor screen.

Yes! In addition to the three pre-defined interval protocols (Modified Tabata, 4x4, Advanced EMOM), you can create custom workouts with multiple steps. Each step can have a custom name, duration, and target heart rate zone.

No. All data is stored locally on your Android device using a local database. Your heart rate recordings, workouts, and settings never leave your phone unless you explicitly export them via the CSV export feature.

Yes! You can export your heart rate data to CSV format for any time range: latest session, last 24 hours, or all recorded data. The exported file can be shared via email, cloud storage, or any app that accepts files.

Heart Rate Recovery measures how quickly your heart rate drops after intense exercise. The app calculates your best HRR drop across multiple time windows (30s, 60s, 120s) and focuses on true recovery phases. Better HRR indicates improved cardiovascular fitness.

Chronotropic Competence measures how effectively your heart rate responds to exercise. The app calculates your best rate of HR increase and provides a reserve-based percentage. This metric helps assess cardiovascular health and training adaptations.

Yes! Heart Rate Trainer works completely offline. You only need Bluetooth connectivity to your heart rate monitor. No internet connection is required for monitoring, recording, or analyzing your workouts.

Ready to Transform Your Training?

Download Heart Rate Trainer and start your zone-based training journey today.

✓ Works with all Bluetooth heart rate monitors

✓ Requires Android 8.0 or higher

✓ Free with no ads or subscriptions

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