The future is here!
Nowadays, top athletes take every measure to achieve their best performance on the court, on the field, and even on the track! If it’s not that, many people also take any possible precautions to avoid injury while working out.
It doesn’t hurt to find out more about how your body moves! Lucky for us, technology is so accessible! Here’s a list of wearable fitness devices you can use to measure your performance during a workout!
Fitbit
Possibly everyone you know has this dandy tech wrapped around their wrists! From soccer moms to soccer players, the Fitbit is a household name under the category of wearable technology. Known for efficiently tracking all-day activity like exercise, sleep, and weight— the Fitbit is the first watch to introduce wireless syncing. Information is connected directly to your phone and into the app. Apart from this, the Fitbit is swim proof, holds a 5 day batter life, and offers tools like a timer and a stop watch. Notifications from your phone also pop out on the watch instantly.
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SPT2
It may look a bit odd to wear this contraception, being that it resembles a sports bra— But this fitness gear is no stranger in the sport world! It can record data for an impressive 10 hours and holds a 6 hour batter life, making it perfect for match fitness. This tracker uses a magnometer, accelorometer, and a gyroscope (sounds too techy?) In other words, it can measure heart rate, monitor individual speed, take down the distance traveled, track workout intensity level, and watch your heat map! This 1 button touch, bluetooth-able, lightweight tech can also give printable reports for even better progression.
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DynaFeed
DynaFeed is a smart textile technology anyone can wear. Runners, cyclists, and athletes alike can use this wearable tech to measure biosignal and workout efforts. It’s made durable to wash cycles and resistance-free from chemical oxidizers. The DynaFeed provides guidance in enhancing efficiency and avoiding injuries.
Sensoria Smart Socks
These socks can track metrics for walkers, joggers, or competitive runners. The cool part is that it detects and monitors cadence, foot landing and impact forces! Acquiring all this data can help improve your running form. The best part is, by connecting to the Sensoria Run app, you can also claim training plans that are fit for your pace!
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RunScribe
These foot pods can be conveniently attached onto your shoelaces. They easily record every step be it a hike, run, or walk. RunScribe provides quantitative feedback on your movement to enhance your runs or prevent injuries. The 9-axis motion sensor can connect via bluetooth and is completely water resistant.
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Altra IQ Sports Shoes
The Altra Sports shoe intelligently tracks your distance, pace, and cadence data while running. You can directly connect these shoes with the app, via bluetooth. Using the information gathered from the insoles, such as landing zone and impact, an automated voice coach can guide you through your run.
Lechal Smart Insoles
The Lechal Smart Insoles are the first haptic feedback footwear that can connect through the app by bluetooth. The shoes help you navigate wirelessly! It tracks steps, calories burned, and distance covered.
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FITGuard
One of the biggest break throughs for athletic performance, this smart-mouthguard helps avoid impact-caused injuries. The FITguard measures impact and determines if the athlete is still able to continue in the game. The built-in LED will show different lights depending on the level of the impact (red means danger). This wearable technology helps athletes avoid possible risks of a concussion. Data is also transferred directly into a smart phone.
Humon Hex
The Humon Hex is the first clinically validated muscle oxygen tracker. This band can be worn around your thighs or calves and can last for 20 hours. It optimizes workout intensities, minimizes injury, and monitors progress. It also records post workout analytics in the app, and follows it with training recommendations.
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Smart Foam
The smart foam is exactly what it is! Invented specifically for football players to measure impact taken. It replaces the regular padding in football helmets and produces immediate data upon contact. Through electrical signals, the hit is measured and collected to be sent wirelessly to a tablet. So, while the game is ongoing, the coaching staff and physical therapists can track the well-being of their players.
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These are only some of the best wearable technologies available today! We’re confident that much more will come in the near future. For athletes and sports-lovers out there, wearable technology is a big advantage in gaining those extra muscles!
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