As technology continues to shape the landscape of sports and fitness, Suunto, a leader in the field of sports technology, is once again at the forefront of innovation. Introducing SuuntoPlus sport apps, a groundbreaking suite of applications designed to redefine your approach to sports and fitness. These versatile apps offer a wide range of tools to enhance your training, introduce exciting features for your favourite activities, and seamlessly integrate additional devices with your Suunto watch.

SuuntoPlus sport apps are like having a personal coach on your wrist, providing you with easy-to-use functionalities that offer specific benefits tailored to various sports and fitness scenarios. In this blog post, we'll delve into the exciting world of SuuntoPlus sport apps, exploring their features and how they can elevate your sports experience.

Getting Started with SuuntoPlus Sport Apps

To unlock the full potential of SuuntoPlus sport apps, it's as simple as browsing the selection in the Suunto app's SuuntoPlus Store and choosing the apps that align with your fitness goals and preferences. Once selected, activate them before you start your exercise regimen. With compatibility spanning across a range of Suunto watches, including the Suunto Vertical and Suunto 9 Peak Pro, these apps are accessible to a wide audience of fitness enthusiasts.

Let’s explore the impressive lineup of SuuntoPlus sport apps and discover how they can enhance your sports and fitness journey.

Training & Physiology

• HR Zones: Keep track of your workout's intensity by monitoring cumulative time spent in each heart rate zone.
• Fused Zones: Get real-time insights into your current intensity zone, optimizing your performance based on various metrics.
• Peak Pace: Stay informed about your peak running efforts in real-time during your jog.
• Peak Power: Get real-time statistics on your peak power efforts.
• Movement: Measure rapid movements using wrist acceleration, providing unique insights for sports involving quick motions.
• TrainingPeaks (HR): Gain real-time insights into workout effort and training stress with the Heart Rate Training Stress Score (TSS(HR)).
• TrainingPeaks (Cycling Power): Understand your cycling effort with real-time data on Normalized Power (NP), Training Stress Score (TSS), and Intensity Factor (IF).
• TrainingPeaks (Running Pace): Monitor your pacing with real-time data on Intensity Factor (IF), Running Training Stress Score (TSS(r)), and Normalized Graded Pace (NGP).
• Strava: Dive deep into your activities with real-time Relative Effort metrics, allowing you to quantify your work.
• Burner: Learn about the balance between fat and carbohydrate burned, dependent on your exercise intensity.

Training Tools

• Manual Interval (Pace, Power, Hills): Easily follow your interval sessions on the fly with these manual interval sport apps.
• Sprint (Running Pace, Cycling Power): Automatically track sprints while running or cycling, providing data on number, distance, and time for each interval.
• Loop (Speed, Pace, Power): Automatic location-based lap insights help you analyse stats for each loop in your training session.
• Ghost Runner: Practice your pacing by chasing a virtual ghost runner for added motivation and improvement.

Fitness Testing

• FTP Test: Designed for riders, this test estimates your Functional Threshold Power (FTP), providing insight into your one-hour average power.
• Cooper Test: Run as far as possible in 12 minutes to estimate your VO2Max value with this popular fitness test.
• Anaerobic Threshold: Approximate your anaerobic threshold for running, including heart rate and pace.
• Aerobic Decoupling: Assess your aerobic fitness by evaluating the decoupling effect during longer workouts.
• Bleep Test: Test your current fitness level with the widely used Bleep Test, perfect for team sports and beyond.

Racing

• Race Companion: Equip yourself with essential information for races, ensuring you're well-prepared.
• Race Nutrition: Plan and follow your race nutrition timing while navigating challenging terrains.
• UltraRace Time: Stay motivated during long ultra races by seeing your current pace and its correlation to potential race times.
• Marathon Estimator: Get an estimated finish time based on your current pace, duration, and remaining distance.
• Half Marathon Estimator: Estimate your half marathon finish time with real-time data.
• RaceTime: Understand how your current pace relates to potential race times across various race distances.

Sport Specific

• Shoe Tester: Test different running shoes' impact with a dedicated protocol, helping you make the right choice.
• Cadence Coach: Receive live cadence and stride length data to improve your running technique and prevent injuries.
• Running Economy: Assess your running efficiency by analysing input (heart rate) and output (pace with NGP).
• SwimRun: Get key stats for your swimrun race, including automatic transitions.
• Duathlon: Automatically switch between run and ride views during hectic race scenarios.
• Swim Timer: Get a better understanding of your interval swim sessions with interval counts and rest times.
• Gym Timer: Use the gym timer to track rest times during workouts.
• Tabata: Engage in high-intensity workouts with the Tabata protocol, consisting of 20 seconds of hard effort and 10 seconds of rest.
• Surfer: Gain insights into your surf session, including waves surfed and time spent.
• Golf Score, Tennis Score, Badminton Score, Soccer Score, Score Counter: Keep score in various sports, right on your wrist.
• Disc Golf: Keep score and measure distances during your disc golf games.
• Sail Racer: Synchronize your start time with the official race start for a countdown on your watch.

Outdoor Experience

• Emergency Info (I.C.E.): Store essential contact information and medical details for emergency situations.
• Safe: Quickly access GPS coordinates and vital information about your current location and starting point.
• Climb: Monitor your effort while hiking, rock climbing, or running uphill.
• DirectPath: Understand the direct path between two points you've covered and assess your efficiency.
• Drink Alert: Receive reminders to rehydrate based on weather conditions.
• Last KM/Last Mile Pace: Get real-time rolling kilometre/mile pace data for trail running.
• CO2e: Learn how much CO2 you've saved compared to driving a car.
• Moon & Sun: Get information about moon phases, sunrises, sunsets, and more.
• Big Numbers: Enlarge your data display for better visibility during workouts.
• Variometer: Keep track of your vertical speed during outdoor adventures.
• Weather & Weather Forecast: Stay informed about weather conditions during long rides and hikes.

Devices

• CORE Body Temperature: Pair your Suunto with a CORE body temperature sensor to train smarter and perform better.
• ActiveLook: Connect your Suunto watch to ActiveLook Smart Glasses to view key exercise data in your field of view.
• TrainRed: Use your TrainRed muscle oxygen (SmO2%) sensor for real-time feedback on muscle oxygenation, optimizing your training and performance.

With SuuntoPlus sport apps at your fingertips, your sports and fitness experiences are poised to reach new heights. These apps are more than just features on your watch; they're your partners in performance, helping you achieve your goals and push your limits. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting your fitness journey, SuuntoPlus sport apps provide the tools and insights you need to succeed.

Suunto is here to accompany you every step, sprint, or summit of the way. Elevate your sports experience with SuuntoPlus, and let the journey begin!