Wearable technology fitness devices are the new in-thing, and they have been enjoying enough coverage in the last few years. With the likes of Apple being a part of the race, among other new and old players, this is one segment that has brands as well as customers excited for new products. Wearable technology fitness products are not just restricted to wrist trackers, though these types are the most popular. There is a diversified range available now even encompassing T-shirts that can alert you when you reach your fitness goals.
This article lists some of the popular wearable technology fitness devices that have kept us at the edge of our seats.
1. Wrist activity trackers or smart watches
Undoubtedly the most popular product, wrist fitness trackers are manufactured by a number of brands including Apple, Pebble, Moto, and others. Most of them are able to track the number of steps you’ve taken in a day, monitor heart rate, total exercise done in a day, and the number of calories lost, among other useful data.
2. Posture enhancers
More often than not, we sit all day working on our computers and phones, not checking the correct posture that we have to maintain. This often tends to become the root of numerous problems. There are available several fitness devices that can be used to remind us about the right posture. They also double up as active trackers. When you slouch for a certain duration of time, there is a gentle vibration from the device to notify you to correct your posture. Overtime, you start slouching less and get into the habit of sitting up straight.
3. Eyewear
Now, this is something that has been the inspiration for several brands and tech enthusiasts over the years, and this is finally a reality. You no more need to look down at your smartwatch to check how many steps you’ve run or your pace or heart rate. Your smart eyewear can do all that for you, and more. There are segments under which your heart rate is divided, and depending on the color of the glass on the lower part, you can know whether you’re working hard enough or not. This is especially beneficial when you’re cycling, as you’re usually going at a high speed and are wearing sunglasses. Why not swap them with smart eyewear mounts and access all health analytics on the go?
4. Smart clothes
There are smart fabrics that offer many basic and complex functionalities. What if you knew that your T-shirt can read your heart rate? Well, that’s exactly the reason why tech T-shirts feature in this list of wearable technology fitness devices. These T-shirts are designed for both genders and are stitched with sensors that can detect heart rate, respiratory rate, speed, distance travelled, as well as some minute details like calories burnt. If that’s not enough to blow your mind, some T-shirts are able to detect your body’s signals and offer a slight vibration on the shoulder if you’re going in the right direction.