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The Smash Tennis Watch
The first responsible wearable for fitness/sports made particularly for tennis. It’s a lightweight wristband combined with an app to measure and analyze technique and offer gaming recommendations. The app provides an overview of the game, tracks progress throughout the game, and improvement over time. With a dedicated team of developers, Rob Crowder the innovator behind the product has been working in collaboration with Procept Powering Innovation, Katapult Design, and Cogent is seeking pledges for up to 200,000 dollars combined. For more information visit: Smash Tennis Online
The Via Heartbeat
The Via Heartbeat is a aesthetically pleasing bracelet that changes colours when it measures an individual target heart rate zone. The colours will change according to the workout target heart rate, and provide visual feedback. The purpose of the bracelet is to provide the basic heart-rate reading during a workout, while being comfortable and beautiful at the same time. The bracelet is distraction- free, and comes in multiple sizes to fit a variety of wrist types. For more information, visit: ViaHeartBeat Online
BSX Insight
A wearable that is paired with a sports watch to provide multiple data including lactate threshold, heart rate, pace/speed, cadence and calories burned. The device in tandem with a sports watch will measure bio signals and indicate the level of effort required to meet fitness goals. The device is insightful providing statistics that enable a smarter workout, and simultaneously measuring all areas. The device provides data that helps athletes tailor a better workout, and recognize how the body is responding during training, etc. For more information, visit: BSX Online
LumaFit - The ultimate Cardio Workout Tracker
A device to track cardio sessions, and provide heart rate, heart age, and biofeedback during workouts. The device tracks motion at the head versus the wrist, which is more accurate; in addition, it will track cardio statistics during so-called “bootcamp” sessions, which include lunges, sit-ups, and squats. The application that is paired with the device will also permit individuals to track yoga breathing sessions, and data during running such as impact force, air time, cadence, symmetry and stride variance. The device sits comfortable behind the ear, and offers athletes versatility to sync data with other applications. For more information, visit: LumaFit Online
MindRider - The better biking solution
MindRider is a better bike helmet that monitors cyclist during their ride, their movements, as well as location. Embedded within the helmet is a soft sensor that translates the mind’s engagement levels by measuring EEG (Electroencephalography). The engagement levels are measured on a gradient from green to red, and then uploaded to a digital map through Bluetooth on a mobile phone. The application is developed for mobile phones and permits users to find their “Sweetspots” and “Hotspots” during their experience. The MindRider project was developed at MIT, led by Arlene Ducao and Ilias Koen. Their company DuKorp is based in Brooklyn, NY. For more information visit: MindRider Online
As you look at the wearables here, you might want to consult some of the upcoming trends in 2014 regarding Wearable Technology in the Fitness field; watch the video below for an interesting wearable that might be your design inspiration!