Everything you need to know to successfully record a live activity at the pool is here. We got you!
Live activities can only be recorded using the TritonWear app on any compatible iOS or Android device (phone or tablet). For the best experience, we recommend Apple devices.
An internet connection is required to log in, but not to run workouts. We recommend logging in from a place with reliable internet access and remaining logged in indefinitely (do not actively log out) to ensure a smooth start to workouts at pools with limited or unstable connectivity.
First, choose how you wish to start your workout, and follow the instructions:
Note: Athlete team members can only start a workout for themselves, even if they select 'Coach' in this step. Coach or Admin roles can start a group workout by selecting 'Coach' here.
⭐ We have also included some tips and tricks for ensuring a smooth start to practice.
Starting a workout as a Coach
Open the TritonWear app on your compatible tablet with Bluetooth enabled.Tap the play button. If Bluetooth is not enabled, you will see this warning:
Select the pool length and role for this workout. The app will remember your settings from workout to workout.
NOTE: Custom pool lengths must be between 15 - 100m (16.4 - 109.3 yd), and any lap with less than 4 strokes may not calculate any metrics.
WARNING: It is important to ensure pool length is set correctly, as it controls how metrics are calculated for the workout. If the wrong pool length is selected it cannot be corrected, the workout will simply have incorrect metric values.
Next, select the team you want to associate this workout with, and tap next.
The selected team will set where you find the workout after it ends. It will only be visible from the activity feed of the team you select.
The third step is to set your planned intensity. Select the training focus from the four options; the planned intensity number, Volume and Rest will automatically adjust. You can customize the number by moving the volume and rest buttons on the sliders. If the setting gets outside the acceptable bounds, a red message will appear below the intensity gauge, informing you why the setting isn't ideal.
The last step is to select athletes and if applicable enable heart rate monitors. You will see available athletes at the top with a checkbox on their cards.
If Heart Rate monitors will be included in the workout, turn them on and bring them near the units and iPad.
Note: Heart Rate monitors must first be paired with your account in your settings before you can link or lend them in a workout.
If a heart rate monitor has been linked to an athlete in a previous workout and is in range, the heart rate toggle on the athlete's card will switch on (blue), and the unit and device will connect when the workout starts.
If unlinked paired Heart Rate devices are associated with your account, tap the toggle for any available athlete and choose which Heart Rate device to link or lend to them. Repeat for each Heart Rate Device to be used during the workout.
- To unlink a Heart Rate device from an athlete, go to your settings > devices page and remove the link.
Link vs Lend:
Link: Setting the toggle to the link side permanently connects the athlete's Triton unit and Polar device. For future workouts, if the polar unit is on and in range, it will automatically connect with the unit. Once a heart rate monitor is linked to a swimmer, it will need to be unlinked on your device's page to link it to a new swimmer. If you want to use
Lend: Setting the toggle to the lending side will create a temporary connection between the athlete and the Polar device. This will last the duration of the workout it was set for. After this practice, the relationship between the Triton unit and the polar device will be forgotten by the app and during the next workout that polar device will be available to link or lend again.
- Athletes whose units require a firmware update before being added to a workout will be displayed under an "Update required" heading.
to update them before starting the workout. If you choose not to, you will not be able to add these units to this session. You cannot update a unit on the same device a workout is currently active on.
Further below you will find any athletes whose units are unavailable to be added to a workout. These will be categorized into one of 4 headings:
- In Use by You: This unit is already part of a workout on this device
- In Use by Others: this unit is actively part of a workout on another device
- No Access: this unit is not associated with the team selected to run this workout
- Unknown: we don't recognize this device
9 swimmers per tablet is the maximum recommended to ensure smooth data collection throughout the session.
- With all desired athletes selected, hit
The athlete card will stay on Start Swimming until the first lap is recorded, after which it will switch to the regular card and continue to show live data as it comes in after each lap and rep.
Want more?
Learn how to change the metrics on your tiles for a more immersive live activity experience.
Starting a workout as a swimmer
Open the TritonWear app on your compatible tablet or mobile device.
Tap the play button. If Bluetooth is not enabled, you will see this warning.
Select the pool length and set your role as swimmer for this workout. The app will remember your previous workout settings, so it is important to ensure this is set correctly. This sets how metrics are calculated for the workout. If the wrong pool length is selected it cannot be corrected, the workout will simply have incorrect metric values.
NOTE: Custom pool lengths must be between 12 - 100m (13 - 109 yd), and any lap with less than 4 strokes will not calculate any metrics.
Next, select the team you want to associate this workout with, and tap next.
The selected team will set where you find the workout after it ends. It will only be visible from the activity feed of the team you select and your activity feed.
NOTE:
- If you are not a part of any teams, this step will be skipped
- If you are only on a single team, it will be selected by default, and you can skip setting it if you choose to run the workout unattached.
The third step is to set your planned intensity. Select the training focus from the four options; the planned intensity number, Volume and Rest will automatically adjust. You can customize the number by moving the volume and rest buttons on the sliders. If the setting gets outside the acceptable bounds, a red message will appear below the intensity gauge, informing you why the setting isn't ideal.
The final step is confirming the athlete selected. As a swimmer in the workout, your card will be automatically selected for you.
If your unit requires an update, it will show up under the heading "update required." If you have a stable internet connection, you can tap to update it on the spot before starting the workout. If you choose not to, you will not be able to start the workout.
If your tile shows as Unavailable, it will be listed under one of 4 distinct reasons:
- In Use by You: This unit is already part of a workout on this device
- In Use by Others: this unit is actively part of a workout on another device
- No Access: this unit is not associated with the team selected to run this workout
- Unknown: we don't recognize this device
If you have a Heart Rate monitor, turn it on and bring it near the unit and phone.
Note: Heart Rate monitors must first be paired with your account in your settings before you can link or lend them in a workout.
If you have previously linked your heart rate monitor and it is in range, the heart rate toggle on your card will switch on (blue), and the unit and device will connect when the workout starts.
If you have unlinked paired Heart Rate devices associated with your account, tap the toggle on your athlete card and choose the Heart Rate device to link or lend.
With all desired settings in place, hit Start Workout.
Link vs Lend:
Link: Setting the toggle to the link side permanently connects the athlete's Triton unit and Polar device. For future workouts, if the polar unit is on and in range, it will automatically connect with the unit. Once a heart rate monitor is linked to a swimmer, it will need to be unlinked on your device's page to link it to a new swimmer. If you want to use
Lend: Setting the toggle to the lending side will create a temporary connection between the athlete and the Polar device. This will last the duration of the workout it was set for. After this practice, the relationship between the Triton unit and the polar device will be forgotten by the app and during the next workout that polar device will be available to link or lend again.
After pressing Start Workout, the play button will change to a pulsing record button and tiles will immediately appear. As your unit connects the tile will move through several states, and once connected the unit light will turn green and the card will say Start Swimming. This is when you know it's time to start swimming.
The athlete card will stay on Start Swimming until the first lap is recorded, after which it will switch to the regular card and continue to show live data after each lap and rep.
Want more? Learn how to change the metrics on your tiles for a more immersive live activity experience.
Tips and Tricks for a smooth start to practice
- Pool length: the unit uses your pool length to calculate metrics. So if you select the incorrect pool length the metrics for that workout will not make sense. If you swim in a non-traditional training pool you can enter custom pool lengths so the metric calculations are accurate.
- Athlete Selection: Only athletes on the team you've selected, with a unit powered on in the immediate vicinity, will be available to connect to the workout. Therefore, it's important that athletes turn on their unit as they come on deck. If they are turned on, and in range of your device, they should be available. If they are not, they will display in the Unavailable section, under one of the unavailable headings that explain the state.
- Adding Late Athletes: You do not need to wait for all athletes to be selected to start a workout, but the workout MUST be started before swimming starts, as no data will be captured until the start swimming message is visible on the athlete card on screen. You can always add athletes to an in-progress workout.
- Internet Access: In general, an internet connection is not required to run a workout. However, you do need Wi-Fi to log into the app. The good news is that logging in can be done well in advance. After you log in once, the app will remain logged in until you intentionally log out or delete the app. So be sure to log in for the first time on your device before you head to the pool for practice if you don't have reliable internet access on deck. You will also need an Internet connection after the workout has ended to sync it to the cloud so that athletes can rate the workout, Triton Scores can be calculated, an the workout details can be viewed by anyone on the team.
- Multiple Simultaneous Sessions: An athlete can only be paired with 1 active workout at a time. If there are multiple coaches on deck tracking different swimmers for a session, remember to select only the athletes you will be tracking during the session, not all available.
- If there will only be 1 iPad tracking, but you want others to be able to see the workout in progress, project the workout to a larger screen on deck.