Keiser M Series 4+

I found this app after attending a spin class that used another Kaiser App to create a class wide “dashboard” on a shared screen attached to the instructor’s laptop.

The app, which is free, offers two FTP tests: a “brief” 30 minute workout that calls for a 5 minutes of all out effort as well as an extended 45 minute workout that calls for a 20 minute all out effort to estimate the users FTP

In addition there are guided sessions for improving endurance, cadence, FTP and VO2 Max. There is no voice over narration for the “guided session” instead there is a combination, bar graph, watt meter and rpm gauge that suggests the optimal gearing and rpm to accomplish the workout. Kaiser has a subscription service that provides traditional narrated workouts..

I waited in great anticipation for my bike once I placed the order. And I can tell you it has been the best piece of exercise equipment I’ve ever owned. I’ve been working out at home and I’m gyms for most of my life time and this bike is amazing.
It’s smooth and quiet. It’s sturdy even when I stand to pedal. And the app tracks all my activity so accurately. It’s easy to use and fun to watch while you ride.
The app also makes me work harder because I can see where I need to be. It allows me to compete with myself.
And the app immediately hooked up with my bike and the heart monitor.
I just can’t say enough good things about the app and the bike

The ability to take an FTP test periodically helps gauge progress. The guided sessions that are tailored to your FTP results are great! The app is a little glitchy though and sometimes has trouble starting up or pauses mid ride. If you open another app, your final data will tracked will be influenced by the time period you ran this app in the background, which is annoying. My biggest gripe though is with the calorie count. Since they have incorporated the Polar heart rate monitor readings in the app and have details from the rider profile, you wouldn’t think it would be too difficult to get accurate calorie counts. It is unclear what if any rider specific data is taken into consideration in the calorie count. Please address this. I wore my Suunto today out of curiosity and there was quite a disparity!!