Amazfit Active Max owners who race HYROX can now see their performance broken down station by station, provided they also wear Helio Strap Pro.
- HYROX Analysis records rep counts, stroke rates and heart rate trends across the eight stations, then shows station-specific analysis and training suggestions in the Zepp app, according to Amazfit’s October update notes.
- Indoor Cycling now connects to FTMS-compatible smart trainers and spin bikes and shows power, cadence, speed and distance.
- Route guidance works with workouts from the Training Library, including training templates, third-party plans, Zepp coach plans and interval sessions, and routes now show elevation.
- The watch pairs automatically with the Helio Strap or Helio Strap Pro linked to the Zepp account and shows the strap’s status and controls on the wrist.
- Cycle Tracking has a new interface, an improved period prediction algorithm and a Check-in feature for logging symptoms, mood and lifestyle habits.
- Amazfit says the update is rolling out to Active Max now and installs through the Zepp app.
What it means for athletes
HYROX athletes can now see which stations cost them time and how hard their heart worked at each one, rather than a single race total. The analysis requires the Helio Strap Pro, so a watch on its own won’t provide it. Automatic HYROX transitions are not part of this update; Amazfit’s roadmap lists them for Active Max in November.
Cyclists can ride an indoor trainer or spin bike with power and cadence on the watch, which makes Active Max usable for structured indoor sessions alongside a smart trainer. The Active Max review covers the rest of the watch.
Quick answers
Does Amazfit Active Max HYROX Analysis work without Helio Strap Pro?
No. Amazfit says HYROX Analysis on the Active Max requires the Helio Strap Pro, which records station data alongside the watch.
Can Amazfit Active Max connect to a smart trainer?
Yes. After the October 2026 update, Indoor Cycling connects to FTMS-compatible bike trainers and spin bikes and shows power, cadence, speed and distance.
Every Amazfit watch and strap, and when each gets its HYROX features, is in the full Amazfit HYROX roadmap, and more news is on the Amazfit hub.
Last Updated on 20 October 2026 by tfk the5krunner
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