Adidas miCoach

Adidas miCoach was a fitness and training platform developed by Adidas. It combined a range of hardware and software products designed to help users track and improve their athletic performance. The platform included a variety of devices such as heart rate monitors, stride sensors, and GPS watches, which were used in conjunction with the miCoach app and website.

History

Adidas launched miCoach in 2011 as a competitor to other fitness tracking systems like Nike+. The platform was designed to provide personalized coaching and training plans for athletes of all levels. Over the years, miCoach expanded its offerings to include a wide range of sports and activities, from running and cycling to soccer and basketball.

Features

The miCoach system was known for its comprehensive approach to fitness tracking and training. Key features included:

• Personalized Training Plans: Users could create customized training plans based on their fitness goals, whether it was to lose weight, build muscle, or improve performance in a specific sport.
• Real-Time Coaching: The miCoach app provided real-time feedback and coaching during workouts, helping users maintain proper form and intensity.
• Performance Tracking: The platform tracked various metrics such as heart rate, pace, distance, and calories burned, allowing users to monitor their progress over time.
• Integration with Other Devices: miCoach was compatible with a range of Adidas hardware, including heart rate monitors, GPS watches, and stride sensors.

Hardware

Adidas miCoach offered several hardware products to complement its software platform:

• miCoach Pacer: A small device that provided real-time coaching and feedback during workouts.
• miCoach Speed Cell: A stride sensor that tracked speed, distance, and stride rate.
• miCoach Heart Rate Monitor: A chest strap that measured heart rate and transmitted the data to the miCoach app.
• miCoach GPS Watch: A watch that tracked GPS data, including distance, pace, and route.

Software

The miCoach platform included both a mobile app and a website:

• miCoach App: Available for both iOS and Android devices, the app provided real-time coaching, performance tracking, and access to personalized training plans.
• miCoach Website: The website allowed users to view detailed reports of their workouts, set goals, and create training plans.

Discontinuation

In 2017, Adidas announced that it would be discontinuing the miCoach platform and transitioning users to the Runtastic app, which Adidas had acquired in 2015. The decision was part of a broader strategy to consolidate its digital fitness offerings under the Runtastic brand.

See Also

• Adidas
• Nike+
• Runtastic
• Fitness tracker
• Wearable technology