Using a Heart Rate Monitor with Trainwell
Connecting Your Heart Rate Monitor to Trainwell
We’re excited to announce that Trainwell now supports integration with 3rd party heart rate monitors! While we have long supported the Apple Watch, this new feature allows you to use your favorite chest straps and wearables to share real-time heart rate during the workout with your trainer.
Seeing your heart rate during a session helps your trainer dial in your intensity and track your progress with even greater precision.
Supported Devices
Here is the current status of popular heart rate monitors:
Device | Type | Status |
WHOOP 4.0 / 5.0 | Wearable | Compatible |
Polar H10 / H9 / Verity Sense | Chest Strap | Compatible |
Garmin HRM-Dual and HRM-Pro | Chest Strap | Compatible |
Amazfit T-Rex Pro | Watch | Compatible |
Oura Ring | Ring | Incompatible |
Garmin Venu 2 / Instinct 2 | Watch | Incompatible |
Older watches & straps | Various | Incompatible |
How to Connect Your Device
Ready to sync? Follow these steps in the Trainwell app:
Open the Trainwell app on your phone.
Tap on Settings.
Scroll down to the Connected Devices section.
Tap on Heart Rate Devices and follow the prompts to pair your monitor.
Setup Tips 💡
WHOOP Setup
If you’re using a WHOOP 4.0 or 5.0, you must manually enable broadcasting for the Trainwell app to find your device:
Open your WHOOP app.
Go to Device Settings → Broadcast HR.
Ensure this is toggled ON. If it’s not streaming, your device won’t appear in the device list.