Ultrahuman launched the first Smart Ring integration for expert-led workouts

Health technology company Ultrahuman, maker of the Ultrahuman Ring Air and Ring Pro, launched a partnership with group workout brand Les Mills on Wednesday. Together, the companies created Les Mills PowerPlug in the Ultrahuman app, which recommends workouts based on data collected by its smart rings, such as sleep, recovery and cycle phase.

Traditionally, when your smartwatch or ring tells you that your body is tired and that you should take it easy during your workout, it isn’t providing the workout. With this new integration, Les Mills PowerPlug offers expert-led, on-demand workout videos that take your current health into account and help prevent overtraining.

“With Les Mills, we close the loop: Your ring doesn’t just tell you how recovered you are, it tells you what to do. The right workout, at the right intensity, every day. This is what smarter training really looks like,” said Mohit Kumar, CEO of Ultrahuman, in a press release.

How the PowerPlug works

When downloading the Les Mills PowerPlug, Ultrahuman Ring users will be prompted to choose their ideal workout days, session length, and a fitness goal from the following: cardio, strength, flexibility, or general fitness. In the future, the app’s home screen will then recommend two to three daily workouts based on your health data, as well as a quick workout shortcut.

You’ll also have access to Les Mills’ entire workout catalog, which you can sort by goal, program, or duration. Yoga, strength, HIIT, and stretching are just a few examples of the type of exercises you can perform.

To select your workout recommendation, Ultrahuman uses its Dynamic Recovery Score, a percentage from zero to 100 that symbolizes how ready your body is for the day. It takes into account your sleep, temperature, stress rhythm, resting heart rate and heart rate variability and can change throughout the day with movement, naps and deep rest outside of sleep like breathing.

The Les Mills PowerPlug will also adapt its selections based on the user’s menstrual cycle. If they are in a phase with more energy, such as the follicular or ovulatory phases, they will be advised to try a more intense workout. Low-energy luteal and menstrual phases will correlate with workouts that prioritize recovery, like yoga. During your period, high-impact workouts that stress the pelvic floor should be avoided.

Once your workout is complete, you can view your workout stats (duration, heart rate zones, and calories), your movement score, muscle group radar chart, your daily goal progress, and a post-workout recovery forecast that estimates your readiness for the next day.

The Les Mills PowerPlug price

Global Ultrahuman Ring Air and Ring Pro users can now purchase the Les Mills PowerPlug for $12 per month or $100 per year.

Due to a patent lawsuit with Oura, maker of the Oura Ring, the Ultrahuman Ring Air had already been banned in the United States. However, in March, Ultrahuman launched its Ring Pro, which was approved for sale in the United States by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. It is currently available for pre-order and will ship on May 15. With a charging case, it costs $479.

The information contained in this article is intended for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute health or medical advice. Always consult a physician or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding a health problem or health goals.

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