r/SportVitals

Sneak Peek at v1.5.0: Advanced Running Dynamics, Load Focus & Sleep Debt. Getting closer!
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Sneak Peek at v1.5.0: Advanced Running Dynamics, Load Focus & Sleep Debt. Getting closer!

Hey everyone,

Thanks to everyone who stress-tested the last build and provided feedback.
Here is a quick look at what’s currently on the workbench for the upcoming Version 1.5.0.

What’s coming in v1.5.0:

🏃‍**♂️ Deep Running Dynamics: Apple Watch captures incredible data that often gets buried. We are bringing it front and center. Your run logs will now include Running Power, Vertical Oscillation, Stride Length, Cadence, and Ground Contact T**ime.

⚖️** Load Focus**: Are you doing too much threshold work and not enough base building? The new Load Focus feature breaks down your recent training into intensity buckets (Anaerobic, High Aerobic, Low Aerobic) to ensure your programming is actually balanced. We’re also adding the 3-month Acute Training Load (ATL) charts for long-term macrocycle tracking.

🔋 Sleep Debt & Sleep Bank: Moving beyond just the nightly sleep score. The algorithm now calculates your rolling Sleep Debt and Sleep Bank. If you shortchange your sleep during the week, the app will objectively show you how much you need to catch up on the weekend to properly recover from your current Training Load.

🫀 HR Zones at a Glance: I heard you loud and clear. Zone 1-3 and Zone 4-5 distribution will now be visible right on the main overview screen.

🪜 Flights Climbed: Added to the daily dashboard.

🛠 The Fixes you asked for:
Complications Sync: I’ve completely rewritten the background refresh logic for the Apple Watch complications. They should now update much more aggressively in the background.

Data Alignment: Fixed the bug where the "below/above average" green area was showing slight discrepancies between the Watch and iOS app.

Post-Workout HR: Improved the visualization of the post-workout Heart Rate chart.

Localization

As always: Your data stays on your device. Buy once, no monthly subscriptions.

u/luka221988 — 5 hours ago

Suggestions: The app is very new and I am sure you got your hands full. At some point Feature requests addition to settings area would be great.

People are able to post a request and other members able to vote it if they also want that feature, similar to what bevel and few others app has. Thank!

u/Great_System4280 — 1 day ago

Nice work

I’m sold; keep up the good work! It’s kinda janky and slow to respond currently (I am on iOS 27 developer preview) but I expect bugs to shake out as you keep developing. I love the direction you’re going!

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u/jsbalrog — 2 days ago

Version 1.3 SportVitals is available for download!

What's New We are continuously optimizing the engine to give you the most accurate data for your training and recovery. This update brings new customizations, algorithm refinements, and stability improvements.

New Features

  • Custom HR Zones: You can now manually configure your Heart Rate Zones in the settings for more precise load tracking.
  • Units of Measure: Added a toggle in the settings to choose your preferred measurement units.
  • New Languages: Added full support for Czech and Korean.

Fixes & Improvements

  • Race Predictor Algorithm: Fixed a bug in the calculation engine to provide more accurate and realistic race time predictions based on your physiological data.
  • Fixed a synchronization issue where daily metrics would not properly reset and transition after midnight.
  • Resolved a UI bug affecting the sleep duration display and the overall sleep analysis view.
  • Corrected the display names of Apple Watch complications to integrate cleanly with your watch faces.
  • Updated and refined existing translations across the app.
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u/luka221988 — 4 days ago

Suggestion: At some point open the app to fitbit air.

The app and UI are already good, with lots of advanced Garmin-style metrics. With continuous updates and improvements, this app could give other top-selling apps like Athlytic, Sonar, Fitiv, PeakWatch, Livity, and BodyState some real competition.

I suggest opening the app to Fitbit users at some point. Google Health, as of now, seems to be built more for casual users, but active users would love more advanced Garmin-style metrics.

Another new name, Noop, is also drawing a decent amount of attention. It is not really an app, but more of an alternative option to WHOOP. Its UI is really well designed for a new product.

Anyway, amazing work, dev. You started a great app!
Don't stop here, keep updating and improving the app!

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u/Great_System4280 — 4 days ago