Priya Nair

Open protocols (Bluetooth FTMS/ANT+), app compatibility, data sync, and firmware stability

About

Tech tester focused on keeping your data portable across Apple Health, Strava, Garmin, and trainer apps.

Core Beliefs

Open standards future-proof your training and keep your data under your control.

Background

A firmware update once broke my paid training app mid-interval. Overnight, my data siloed and my sessions desynced. I rebuilt my setup around FTMS, ANT+, and local exports, mapping which rowers talk cleanly to Health, Strava, and Garmin. Now I sandbox every ecosystem before I recommend it.

Author Articles

PM5 vs iFIT Monitor: Rowing Data Accuracy Compared

See how PM5 and iFIT stack up on accuracy, protocol openness, and data export. Make informed choices to protect training data and track progress reliably.

21st Nov•

P. N.Priya Nair

Rowing for Arthritis: Joint-Friendly Technique Guide

Learn joint-friendly rowing technique, arthritis-specific mods, safe progressions, and data tracking tips to manage pain, protect joints, and build stamina.

20th Nov•

P. N.Priya Nair

Rowing Machine Resale Value: Which Models Hold Value Best?

Learn which rowers retain resale value and why open protocols beat subscriptions; data shows Concept2 leads on durability, compatibility, and resale outcomes.

15th Nov•

P. N.Priya Nair

Yosuda Dragonfly Lite Review: Compact Budget Rower No Sub

See measured noise, storage realities, and FTMS app support. Learn to use it subscription-free with iConsole+ and when to skip for tight spaces or tall users.

14th Nov•

P. N.Priya Nair