Flow Fitness fitness accessories

Why choose fitness accessories from Flow Fitness?

Flow Fitness is a Dutch brand from Hengelo that has its cardio equipment designed by its own in-house design team, with robustness, functionality and simplicity as the starting points. The accessories follow the same line: they are made to fit the brand's own machines without any hassle. The tablet holder clamps onto the brand's ellipticals, exercise bikes and speed bikes, and the Bluetooth heart rate armband works with the Flow Fitness machines that have a Bluetooth receiver.

That is the biggest advantage over a random accessory: you do not have to figure out whether something fits or connects. If you have a Flow Fitness machine at home, you know that the holder fits your handlebars or console and that your heart rate can appear on your screen. Both heart rate monitors also work with training apps on your smartphone or tablet.

Also take a look at the other fitness equipment from Flow Fitness.

The range of Flow Fitness fitness accessories

• Bluetooth heart rate armband: a rechargeable, water-resistant sensor on a fabric strap that you wear around your forearm. It measures your heart rate continuously and sends it to your phone, tablet or a Flow Fitness machine with a Bluetooth receiver. Works with Android and iOS.
• Heart rate strap Bluetooth 4.0: a chest strap that measures your heart rate where it has traditionally been measured, right next to your heart. The data is sent via Bluetooth to a training app on your iPhone or iPad.
• Tablet holder: fits all Flow Fitness ellipticals, exercise bikes and speed bikes and is suitable for tablets from 7 to 10.5 inches. The holder rotates 360 degrees, so you can use your tablet in landscape or portrait mode.

Which Flow Fitness accessory suits you?

It all comes down to how you train and what you want to see while you are training.

You want to measure your heart rate but find a chest strap uncomfortable: choose the Bluetooth heart rate armband. You wear it around your forearm and barely feel it, which is pleasant on long rides or if you tend to get warm quickly.

You want the classic, trusted measuring method: go for the heart rate strap that goes around your chest. It measures right next to your heart, which makes it a good choice for interval training with rapid changes in heart rate.

You want to watch a series or follow a workout while cycling or using the elliptical: the tablet holder puts your tablet right in front of you. Many machines can also be connected to training apps. These apps are optional and usually require a subscription for their full functionality, although some offer a limited free version.

You train both at home and outdoors: both heart rate monitors send their data to your phone, so you can also use them during a walk or a run. The armband is rechargeable as well, so you do not need to change any batteries.

What to look for when buying Flow Fitness accessories?

Compatibility with your machine

The tablet holder fits the Flow Fitness ellipticals, exercise bikes and speed bikes. If you want to see your heart rate on the screen of your machine, check whether your model has a Bluetooth receiver. If it does not, you simply use the heart rate monitor with an app on your phone.

Armband or chest strap

A chest strap measures at your heart and is the traditional choice for accurate heart rate training. An armband is more comfortable and easier to put on, and more than sufficient for most home workouts. Choose based on comfort, because a monitor you do not like wearing will soon be left lying around.

Tablet size

The tablet holder is made for tablets from 7 to 10.5 inches. If you have a larger screen, it may not fit properly in the clamp. A phone, on the other hand, is a bit small for this holder.

Warranty

The heart rate monitors come with a 1-year warranty, and the tablet holder with a 2-year warranty. Keep your proof of purchase, so we can help you quickly if there is a problem.

Our advice: start with a heart rate monitor if you want to train with a specific goal, for example to lose weight or build your fitness, because training in the right heart rate zone achieves more than simply pedalling harder. Choose the armband for comfort and the chest strap if you want the traditional measuring method. The tablet holder is a small expense that pays off mainly if you do longer sessions and could use some distraction.

Who are Flow Fitness fitness accessories suitable for?

• Owners of a Flow Fitness machine: the tablet holder and the armband are made to fit your exercise bike, elliptical or speed bike right away.
• Home users who want to lose weight or improve their fitness: with a heart rate monitor you train in the zone that matches your goal.
• Anyone doing longer cardio sessions: a tablet at eye level makes an hour of cycling or elliptical training a lot more enjoyable.
• People who do not like wearing a chest strap: the armband is a comfortable alternative.

Less suitable if you are looking for an extensive sports watch function with GPS and its own screen: these heart rate monitors pass their data on to an app or machine. In that case, take a look at the heart rate monitors. If you do not yet have a machine to use them with, first take a look at the exercise bikes.

Need help choosing?

Would you like to buy Flow Fitness fitness accessories but are you not quite sure which ones best suit your machine and your wishes? We are happy to help. You can reach our fitness specialists by phone on +31 85 773 00 57, send an email or visit our fitness store in Volkel, the Netherlands.

Frequently asked questions about Flow Fitness fitness accessories

Does the Flow Fitness heart rate armband work with my machine?

The armband works with Flow Fitness machines that have a Bluetooth receiver, and also with training apps on Android and iOS. If your machine does not have a Bluetooth receiver, you use the armband with an app on your phone or tablet. If you are unsure about your model, just let us know.

Which is more accurate, a heart rate armband or a chest strap?

A chest strap measures at your heart and is considered the traditional, accurate method, especially with rapid changes such as during interval training. An armband measures on your forearm and is more comfortable. For regular home training in heart rate zones, both are perfectly usable.

Does the tablet holder fit every exercise bike?

The tablet holder is made for the Flow Fitness ellipticals, exercise bikes and speed bikes. It may fit machines from other brands, but this is not guaranteed. It is suitable for tablets from 7 to 10.5 inches.

Do I need to charge the armband?

Yes, the Bluetooth heart rate armband is rechargeable, so you do not need to replace any button cell batteries. Charge it regularly and it will be ready for your next workout.