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Zanele Mokoena

Zanele Mokoena

Workout programming, resistance curves, sensor accuracy, app compatibility (BLE/ANT+ FTMS), open ecosystems

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About

Coach-minded reviewer focused on open standards, I map how ellipticals talk to watches, apps, and TVs—so your metrics and motivation travel together.

Core Beliefs

Training data should be portable, accurate, and subscription-optional.

Background

I once lost a week of intervals to a console that hid exports behind a subscription. Switching to a unit broadcasting standard BLE FTMS fixed it instantly—heart rate, cadence, and resistance synced to my watch and app without drama. That flip taught me: compatibility is a feature you can and should test.

Author Articles

Commercial Elliptical Machines: Home Gym Reality Check

Commercial Elliptical Machines: Home Gym Reality Check

Choose a commercial elliptical that truly fits your body, space, and tech. Get stride-length sizing, drive-type guidance, apartment-friendly noise and stability fixes, open-standards app tips, and a practical checklist for durability, maintenance, and warranties.

3rd Oct••6 min read
Elliptical HIIT Workouts for Fat Burning

Elliptical HIIT Workouts for Fat Burning

Build joint-friendly elliptical HIIT sessions that maximize EPOC-driven fat burn. Get an 18-minute routine, guidance on intervals and resistance, and practical fit and data-sync tips for consistent progress.

3rd Oct••5 min read
First Elliptical Buyer's Guide: Avoid Costly Mistakes

First Elliptical Buyer's Guide: Avoid Costly Mistakes

Choose an elliptical that fits your body and your tech: match stride and Q‑factor to your measurements, verify BLE FTMS/ANT+ sync, and test noise and space in real conditions. Use the checklist to compare adjustability, durability, and data portability so workouts stay comfortable, trackable, and consistent.

3rd Oct••6 min read
Sole E35 vs Schwinn 430: Which Stride Fits Your Body?

Sole E35 vs Schwinn 430: Which Stride Fits Your Body?

Cut through specs to choose an elliptical that actually fits your body and space, with clear guidance on stride geometry, noise, ceiling clearance, and data portability. See why the Sole E35 favors joint comfort, quiet operation, and open connectivity, while the Schwinn 430 appeals on price with trade-offs.

3rd Oct••7 min read