About V.O2
V.O2 is a fitness platform founded by Brian Rosetti, designed to enhance athletic training and performance. Using the scientifically-backed VDOT system developed by renowned exercise physiologist Dr. Jack Daniels, V.O2 offers personalized coaching, pacing, and workout suggestions to help runners, including professional athletes and high-end runners, improve their endurance and overall fitness. By collaborating closely with both athletes and coaches, V.O2 delivers tailored training programs. Available on iOS, Android, and Web, V.O2 empowers users to optimize their training routines through comprehensive data analysis and management.
The Challenge
V.O2 sought to integrate data from a variety of wearable devices and health apps to streamline and enhance their platform’s functionality. The primary objective was to import running data into their training calendar for detailed analysis by athletes and coaches. They required access to standard running metrics, including:
- Distance
- Speed
- Elevation
- Cadence
The devices they aimed to integrate included:
- Fitbit
- Garmin
- Polar
- Strava
- Suunto
- Wahoo
V.O2 preferred receiving data via push data requests and webhooks to ensure real-time updates.
Solution
V.O2 partnered with Spike to address these integration challenges. Spike API provided a solution for integrating data from a diverse range of wearables and health apps. This enabled V.O2 to seamlessly access and process the necessary running data, improving the accuracy and efficiency of their platform.
The integration with Spike allowed V.O2 to collect and display running data in their training calendar accurately, providing athletes and coaches with real-time access to critical training metrics.
Results
The integration of Spike into V.O2’s platform significantly enhanced the user experience. Athletes and coaches could now access a comprehensive set of running metrics, leading to more informed training decisions and optimized performance. The streamlined data management process also allowed V.O2 to focus on further developments, such as incorporating health and sleep data.
With Spike API, we’ve been able to integrate diverse wearable data offering our users more precise and actionable insights. This has improved the accuracy of our training recommendations and user satisfaction.
Brian Rosetti, Founder of V.O2
By providing a scalable and reliable solution for data integration, Spike helped V.O2 reinforce its position as a leader in athletic training and performance management. Users could effortlessly access and analyze their running data from various wearable devices, making V.O2 an essential tool for athletes and coaches.