press release: Myzone
Myzone unveils strength tracking, Garmin integration and Switch 2.0 at HFA Show
Myzone has unveiled three major product innovations at the HFA Show in San Diego, introducing Strength Tracking, Garmin integration and Switch 2.0 as part of its expanding Motivation Technology (MoTech) ecosystem.
The announcements were revealed to more than 150 guests at the Myzone HFA Breakfast, signalling Myzone’s continued evolution beyond heart rate monitoring into a broader fitness ecosystem focused on motivation, engagement and consistency.
The three innovations, all launching in 2026, expand how Myzone recognises effort, connects with wearable technology and supports gyms and fitness operators in driving member engagement.
For the first time, Myzone will introduce Strength Tracking, expanding its effort-based approach beyond cardio. The feature will recognise and reward strength-based training, allowing members to earn effort points during resistance workouts and bringing Myzone’s gamified engagement model to more types of exercise.
Myzone also announced a Garmin integration, allowing Garmin smartwatch users to connect their workouts directly to the Myzone ecosystem via Myzone Go. This significantly expands accessibility, enabling more users to benefit from Myzone’s effort-based tracking and community features without requiring a dedicated heart rate belt.
Myzone will also launch Switch 2.0, the next generation of its interchangeable wearable device. Designed to improve comfort, durability, accuracy and usability, Switch 2.0 allows users to wear their device on the chest, arm or wrist while maintaining the accuracy and engagement features Myzone is known for.
Together, the innovations reinforce Myzone’s focus on Motivation Technology (MoTech), a category centred on helping people stay consistent with exercise through effort-based tracking, gamification and community engagement.
Jay Worthy, CEO of Myzone, says: “These innovations represent the next step in expanding the Myzone ecosystem. We’re recognising more types of effort, connecting with more wearable technology and making our platform accessible to more people than ever before. Our mission remains simple: help more people stay motivated to move.”
The announcements reflect Myzone’s broader strategy to evolve from a single-device hardware-first solution into a connected, software-first fitness ecosystem that supports operators, coaches and exercisers across and a wide range of training types and wearable technology.
All three innovations are scheduled to launch over the coming months.
For more information about Myzone and the development of the world’s first Motivation Technology ecosystem, visit myzone.org.
To register interest in Switch 2.0, visit: www.myzone.org/switch2
Jonathan Monks, director EMEA
Vahid B. Zadeh, CTO
In 2026, three key innovations will advance this mission:
• Strength Tracking, expanding our effort-based model beyond cardio;
• Garmin integration, increasing accessibility through connected wearables; and
• Switch 2.0, enhancing comfort, accuracy and usability.
Together, these developments reinforce our focus on Motivation Technology (MoTech), enabling greater engagement, consistency and long-term behaviour change. Our goal remains to help more people stay motivated to move, while equipping gyms with tools to improve member retention and outcomes.
“There is clear correlation between high Myzone engagement and strong coaching participation. It also creates stronger retention because members feel part of a community and have that extra layer of accountability that keeps them coming back.”
– Donald DesPierre III, fitness manager, Anytime Fitness Clubs
“At Thrive, we use Myzone during every session to help effectively coach our members to get the most out of the session. That doesn’t mean always pushing, but rather educating effort levels and helping with recovery. It helps members understand how to effectively train for different types of sessions from personal training to our fitness classes.”
– Jon Kohn, co-founder, Thrive Gyms
“That’s why I love using Myzone. We're also seeing our David Lloyd gym members using Myzone in the Pilates Reformer studio, too. Reformer is harder than it looks, and people are starting to see the benefits of a heart rate monitor within a wide variety of fitness training genres.
“We’ll all never go without it. I’ve got to get my MEPs!”
– Jodie Powell, group exercise supervisor, David Lloyd Raynes Park
