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		dartharva on Oct 16, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Apple introduces iPad mini built for Apple Intelli... Do you really need it though, or is it some sort of placebo effect in place? I can bet most professional athletes don't use such devices.

tomr75 on Oct 16, 2024 [–]

you'd bet wrong. A lot of them use chest strap/HR variability monitors to guide training/track illness + fitness

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