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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE gymaware.com...
  • Page 2 You have now joined the community of GymAware users who are all benefitting from using the best power monitoring equipment available. At Kinetic we value your feedback on our products and hope that you will contact us with any questions or comments you may have.

  • Page 3: What's In The Box

    What’s in the Box? The GymAware Kit SERIAL # INDICATOR LEDs CHARGER VELCRO STRAP TETHER ZERO POSITION SLOT TETHER MINI USB CONNECTOR...
  • Page 4 What’s in the Box? The GymAware PowerTool Each GymAware kit contains: • PowerTool device VELCRO • Wall charger with mini USB charger cable STRAP • Hard carry case TETHER • Quick start guide The PowerTool - side view ZERO POSITION...
  • Page 5 Initial Setup - Manual Pairing STOP! Download the GymAware App from the iTunes Apps store Search for GymAware in iPad only Apps. Note: For the latest GymAware features make sure your iOS device is running the latest software. Manual Pairing - Bluetooth Pairing You will need to Pair your PowerTool to your iOS device the first time you use it.
  • Page 6 Initial Setup - Manual Pairing Make sure Bluetooth is ON. In this setting, wake up the PowerTool by pulling the tether. When the PowerTool beeps, stop pulling the tether. The PowerTool name should now appear on the iOS’ Bluetooth device list (this will match the serial number located on the lid of the The LED will change from orange to...
  • Page 7 Initial Setup - Manual Pairing When successfully paired the PowerTool will beep twice and the green LED will change to a continuous orange LED. You can now return to the home screen and launch the GymAware App. NOTE: You must select Pair while the green LED is still flashing or the connection will time out.
  • Page 8 PowerTool connection for previously paired iOS devices For each workout session, users need to connect to the PowerTool. Pull the tether repeatedly on the PowerTool in order to connect to the last connected PowerTool. The PowerTool will beep once to wake up and the LEDs will start flashing green to orange.
  • Page 9 Welcome - GymAware App Getting started with the GymAware App The very first time you open the App, you will see a series of Introduction slides. Help is available throughout the App by tapping the “?”. Once HELP mode is on, tap on an element to learn more and then tap the “X” when you are finished learning to return to the active state of the App.
  • Page 10 Basic App Guide The Dial Interface With any input fields you can rotate the dial to update values or use the double tap to bring up the key pad.
  • Page 11 Basic App Guide Dashboard Settings Tab Features Tap the settings icon on the main dial to access the App’s Side tabs can be pulled out to access the Leaderboard* and Dashboard Settings. Rep Graphing options. *GymAware Lite and Cloud only Auto Skip •...
  • Page 12 Basic App Guide Targets and Ranges Explained Squad Target (Green) Applicable to all athletes within the squad. Coaches select a squad target for each exercise and configure the desired training zone for each. Any athlete performing the exercise will then see the target zone.
  • Page 13 Basic App Guide One GymAware App - 3 levels of use Free Run Mode Use this mode to provide real-time feedback as no results are saved. Data recording is constant. This is the default option with access through the squad selector. GymAware Lite Experience the full features of the App with 10 demo athletes.
  • Page 14 Basic App Guide Free Run mode (DEFAULT) Changing Modes: Free Run to GymAware Lite Tap the arrow to reveal the Squad List/Mode tab. Select GymAware Lite to change modes and reveal the three demo athletes. The default mode is Free Run when not logged into the Cloud. FREE RUN mode is always in a data collection state.
  • Page 15 App Basic Guide SETUP screen GymAware Lite How to log into GymAware CLOUD If you have paid for a Cloud account you will need to login. Make sure that you are connected to 3G/4G or WiFi is enabled and active. If you do not have a Cloud account you can tap the “i”...
  • Page 16 Basic App Guide SETUP screen (GymAware Cloud) SQUAD selector Tap on the Squad tab or arrow at the top of the screen to reveal the squad list. After selecting the squad the athletes are displayed. Tap on an athlete to select them. Both squads and exercise lists are configured via gymaware.com To switch between “Set Up”...

  • Page 17: Countdown Timer

    Basic App Guide PREPARE screen To return to the setup screen press the BACK button. Use this screen as a final check of parameters and position athlete. The GRAPH tab has been swiped open to display. In this view the LEADERBOARD tab is hidden.

  • Page 18: Review Screen

    Basic App Guide REVIEW Screen By tapping the REVIEW ATHLETE button you can switch between setup and review modes. Only athletes and exercises which have collected data sets will be displayed. PARAMETER LOCK In REVIEW mode, all sets collected for each exercise are able to be reviewed.

  • Page 19: Notifications And Alerts

    Basic App Guide Notifications and alerts. Bluetooth needs to be turned on to Wi-Fi needs to be turned on to access access the PowerTool. This can be the Cloud log-in. done through Settings on the iOS device. When a PowerTool is connected you Tap the “i”...
  • Page 20 PowerTool Setup Attaching the Velcro Strap Thread the Velcro strap around the bar with the fuzzy side to the outside. Position the Velcro strap inside the collar of the bar. This way you don’t need to remove it when Go through the buckle and back Ensure the fuzzy side is on the you change weights.

  • Page 21: On The Floor

    PowerTool Setup On the Floor Positioning of the PowerTool for optimal performance. Note: The magnetic feet of the PowerTool hold it in position Aim to position the PowerTool so that it is vertically The PowerTool should be On the gym floor place the under the path of the lift.
  • Page 22 PowerTool Setup Pin-loaded weights machine The PowerTool can be attached to any pin-loaded weights machine. Place PowerTool on a small Thread the pin through the Return the pin to the weight You are now set and ready to weight close to the weight Velcro strap.

  • Page 23: Ceiling Mount

    PowerTool Setup Ceiling Mount The GymAware PowerTool can be mounted above the lifting platform. You need to purchase a ceiling bracket and mount it using the additional mounting screws provided. Attach the bracket to the Ceiling mount in use attached ceiling.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Orange Connected to an iOS device but the App isn’t in use Green/Orange/Red Try a hard reset. Contact Kinetic if this does not fix the issue. Orange Flashing Attempting auto-connect to an iOS device without the App being in use.
  • Page 25 Trouble Shooting Bluetooth ISSUE: Pairing Unsuccessful If you see the Pairing Unsuccessful screen then the PowerTool Select the PowerTool device from the list again. It should now or iOS device has timed out (it may have switched off). automatically connect. First allow the PowerTool to enter sleep mode.
  • Page 26 Trouble Shooting PowerTool Hardware ISSUE: Battery Warnings PowerTool emits two long beeps and The red LED starts flashing when the The PowerTool continuously beeps and switches off when tether pulled. tether is not being pulled. the red LED flashes when the tether is not being pulled The PowerTool battery needs recharging.
  • Page 27 Trouble Shooting PowerTool Hardware ISSUE: Resetting the PowerTool There are two types of Reset/Disconnect that you can perform. If you want to disconnect the PowerTool or don’t know which device it is paired to then use the “Hard Reset” - watch the video below. If the sensor is not working as it should then a “Full Reset” needs to be done.
  • Page 28 Trouble Shooting PowerTool Hardware ISSUE: Resetting the PowerTool Full Reset There may be an occasion when the PowerTool isn’t working correctly. You will need to do a Full Reset - this requires a paperclip and is only available on PowerTools with the mini-USB port. •...
  • Page 29 Now, turn the iOS device back on by pressing the power button and go back to Initial Setup. NOTE: If problems persist please contact Kinetic on +61 2 6162 1770 or help@kinetic.com.au...

  • Page 30: Accuracy And Reliability

    GymAware PowerTool 5 Specifications The PowerTool 5 represents the state of the art technology for power monitoring for elite sport. Approved by Apple’s rigorous MFi program for use as an iPhone/iPad/iTouch accessory, you can be confident you made the right choice in selecting GymAware PowerTool.
  • Page 31 In the gym we understand you are using heavy weights and pushing your limits. But, like in any gym, you still need to respect the equipment. In terms of the GymAware PowerTool this means not pulling the tether out (anything more than a metre) then just letting it go and retract back to the unit.
  • Page 32 GymAware Options One iOS App, 3 levels of use. The GymAware App also includes a SIMULATOR mode so you can evaluate GymAware without a PowerTool. Free Run & GymAware Lite GymAware Cloud* Available free to all users. All the features of GymAware Lite with added Cloud Free Run Mode The most basic mode providing realtime feedback as no connectivity and a web-based account.

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