This startup offers a mobile app that dynamically adjusts music tempo to match a user's steps and heart rate during workouts. By syncing music to physical activity in real-time, the app aims to enhance motivation and improve fitness outcomes.
Funding
$450K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Maintaining workout motivation can be challenging, especially when music tempo doesn't align with the user's physical activity. Manually adjusting music can be disruptive, hindering the flow and effectiveness of workouts.
Solution
RockMyRun provides curated DJ mixes designed to synchronize with a user's running pace or heart rate, enhancing workout motivation and performance. The mobile app automatically adjusts the music tempo to match the user's steps per minute, using data from the smartphone's accelerometer. For iOS users, the app can also sync music to heart rate using data from external heart rate monitors. Users can also manually adjust the tempo of the music to suit their preferences.
Target Audience
The primary users are runners and fitness enthusiasts seeking to enhance their workout experience through music that dynamically adapts to their physical activity.
Features
- DJ-created mixes optimized for running and various workout types
- Automatic tempo adjustment based on steps per minute (using smartphone accelerometer)
- Heart rate synchronization (iOS only, requires external monitor)
- Manual tempo control
- Workout tracking (distance, steps, heart rate, calories burned)
- Apple Watch integration for music control and performance stats
- Music discovery based on genre, BPM, mood, and activity preferences