Zepp Health has come out with firmware version 3.7.0.1 for its Amazfit Helio Strap. The strap has upgrade that can be a great help for for fitness enthusiasts. The Amazfit Helio strap update has 29 new workout modes that has pool swimming, volleyball, basketball, and a range of martial arts, it has also improved activity detection and customizable workout shortcuts.
Amazfit Helio strap workout
With this update, the fitness band without display gets 29 additional activity modes. Officially, the full list is still to be published, several new options are already confirmed. The fresh set of 29 workout types is the highlight of this update. That expands the strap’s capabilities into areas like:
- Rowing Machine
- Pool Swimming
- Basketball
- Badminton
- Volleyball
- Boxing
- Wrestling
- Kickboxing
- Jiu-Jitsu
- Jump Rope
Though it seems Golf is still not in the update for now at least.
Helio Strap Update Availability
As per reports the Helio strap update file is a light 3.70MB and it seems will be available in stages. The early reports suggest that the update for the screen-free fitness band shall be hitting in regions like the U.S. and Germany.
Importance of Larger Selection
Helio Strap depends on sport-specific algorithms to track effort and recovery more precisely and that is why broader selection matters. The Helip Strap with its heart rate accuracy and HRV features does give added advantage for strength and endurance athletes, but now tih the right sport mode even the post-training metrics can be more meaningful. With these enhancements, post-workout data becomes more meaningful, particularly for strength and endurance athletes who rely on accurate insights.
Pool swimming is notable as water-based workouts often demand a more rugged sensor setup, this show Zepp Health is confident in the Helio Strap’s water resistance and algorithm tuning for aquatic environments.
Custom workout access
Now with the update the wearer will have better control over workout access. You can even customize and create a list of favourite training modes in the Zepp Health app. These favorite modes are easier to access directly from the Helio Strap, cutting down on taps and getting you into action quicker.
The new update now has improved activity detection. According to the company, the underlying algorithms have been refined to boost responsiveness and accuracy, implicating that the strap will better recognise when a session starts and ends, and maybe adjust its auto-detection or calorie estimates accordingly.
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