Beta Program

Welcome to the DESCEND Beta

Thanks for joining the ride. This guide will get you set up, show you what to test, and explain how your feedback shapes the final product.

01

Connect Your HR Monitor

Strap on your Polar H10 (or any Bluetooth chest strap), open DESCEND, and go to Settings → Bluetooth → Scan. Tap your device to pair. You'll see a green indicator when connected.

2 minutes
02

Complete Your Profile

Go to Settings → Profile and fill in your age, weight, and discipline (Enduro or Downhill). This data drives your personalised training zones, calorie estimates, and workout recommendations.

1 minute
03

Run the LTHR Test

This is the most important step. The Lactate Threshold Heart Rate test calibrates your personal 5-zone model. It's a 30-minute sustained effort — ideally on a stationary bike or flat road. The app will guide you through it step by step.

30 minutes
04

Start Training

You're calibrated. Head to the home screen and choose a workout — the AI agent will recommend one based on your readiness. Or start a GPS ride session and hit the trails.

Physiological Tests

LTHR, VO2max ramp, RE-AR recovery, HRV readiness, and Durability assessments. Try them all and let us know if the guidance is clear.

Live

HR Zone Workouts

Zone 2 endurance, threshold intervals, VO2max efforts, and over/under sessions. Test the audio cues and zone tracking accuracy.

Live

Strength & Conditioning

Coach-programmed S&C workouts with rest timers, set tracking, and audio cues. Test the exercise flow and timer accuracy.

Live

GPS Trail Recording

Record your rides with GPS tracking, automatic trail detection, and session summaries. Compare distances and report any GPS anomalies.

Live

Training Load & Recovery

ACWR (acute:chronic workload ratio), fatigue forecasting, and readiness scores. Train for a week and see if the recommendations make sense.

Testing

Nutrition Tracking

Log meals, track macros relative to your training load, and view daily energy balance. Test the food search and meal logging flow.

Testing
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LTHR first, everything else second. Your heart rate zones power the entire app. Without a valid LTHR test, workouts won't have accurate targets and training load won't be meaningful.
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Disable battery optimisation for DESCEND in your Android settings. This prevents the OS from killing the app during long rides and ensures GPS recording doesn't cut out mid-session.
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Wet the electrode pads on your chest strap before every session. Dry electrodes cause erratic readings and dropped connections. A splash of water is all it takes.
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This is beta software. You may encounter bugs, crashes, or incomplete features. That's expected and exactly why your feedback is so valuable. Please report anything unusual — no issue is too small.

Your Feedback Matters

Every bug report, feature idea, and usability observation directly shapes the final product. You're not just testing — you're building DESCEND with us.