The growing popularity of sports and health gadgets is clear. The largest high-tech companies annually present new products to the public. Recently, for example, a futuristic helmet has appeared that stimulates hair growth, wearable gadgets to determine air quality, a mattress that analyzes the quality of sleep. What can we say about fitness trackers, electronic bracelets, smart sneakers or advanced computers for cycling.
Smart bottle
Fitness trainers are advised to drink more fluids, and a smart bottle for water is the device that will help to adhere to the recommendations. This is the only device on the market. A stylish drinking water bottle will accurately calculate individual needs to maintain an optimal fluid content in the body. Additionally, the gadget motivates to achieve. It has an internal compartment for cash and a bank card.
Fog glasses
The glasses are reminiscent of the sun, but the lenses have a special anti-fog coating, which provides good visibility in any weather. This is a sports gadget with a built-in miniature camera, shockproof frame, powerful battery, wide viewing radius and the ability to synchronize with social networks.
Flashlight for running
A useful gadget for lovers of cycling, rollerblading or ice skating in the early morning or late evening. Amphipod Swift-Clip Cap Light LED flashlight is securely attached to the headgear, works in constant or flashing light. The estimated cost of a useful gadget for sports is only 15 US dollars (1050 rubles).
Aluminum "pill"
Fitness tracker Misfit Shine appeared on sale in Russia a few years ago, but (unlike other similar gadgets) is still considered relevant. The device software has been updated repeatedly during this time. This gadget for sports without a screen, it is protected from water and dust (possible immersion in water up to 50 m), synchronizes with other devices via Bluetooth. The device is compatible with Android 4.2 and later, Windows Phone 8.1, smartphones based on iOS 7 and later. There is no camera, Internet or speaker, the silicone strap is removable. An accelerometer that can be worn around the neck or attached to clothing controls the level of physical activity.
Fitbit Surge Bracelet
In terms of functionality, the bracelet for sports is close to a smart watch. The device counts calories burned, recognizes the type of activity, monitors sleep, determines the angle of the body when performing physical exercises. The gadget has a built-in light sensor, GPS for route planning, altimeter, compass, heart rate monitor. Due to synchronization with a smartphone, you can use the bracelet to receive incoming calls remotely or listen to music.
Moov Now Bracelet
This electronic wrist bracelet analyzes running, cycling, weight training, cardio and swimming. There is a sleep sensor, which for convenience can be mounted both on the ankle and on the wrist. The bracelet does not let water through, and a powerful battery lasts an average of six months. The tracker is synchronized with devices on the Android and iOS platforms. This sports gadget differs from similar fitness bracelets in the ability to receive real-time audio prompts.
Sneakers Xiaomi Li-Ning
Smart sneakers from Xiaomi are equipped with a miniature fitness tracker (built into the sole on the heel). Shoes record all movements and automatically recognize the nature of training, make a route and count steps, the number of calories burned, and so on. There is protection against foot pressure on the sensors, from the ingress of water and dust. The battery lasts for a year of active use of smart sneakers. If you focus on reviews, the shoes themselves are very comfortable, and the presence of additional features and a well-known manufacturer make these sneakers even more popular.
SmartMat: Yoga Mat
Using this gadget for sports, you can control the correct execution of movements and receive tips based on previous results. SmartMat analyzes the level of physical activity, counts the number of calories, measures the weight of the user. The battery can work for six hours without recharging. This is quite enough even for professionals.
Headphones Runphones Wireless
This gadget for sports is much more convenient during training than regular headphones. The wireless headband earbuds hold tight and do not slip off, and the elastic fabric headband absorbs sweat and fixes hair. The headset supports connecting to smartphones to play music. The bandage can be washed in a washing machine, but first you need to remove the headphones from a special fabric pocket. By the way, the headphones themselves are safe for health, because lead is not used in production.
Scarlett floor scales
Scarlett floor scales-analyzer not only allow you to control body weight, but also measure muscle, bone, adipose tissue, water content. Sensitive sensors accurately measure up to 180 kg with an error of not more than 100 g. The gadget is automatically turned off if the scales are not used, so as not to waste battery power.
Tangram Smart Rope
The electronic jump rope automatically calculates the number of jumps and displays information in real time. LED backlight, responds quickly. From a single charge, the rope runs for about 36 hours, and it takes only two hours to recharge. All collected information is transferred to the application on the smartphone.
"Visor" Screeneye X2
"Visor" displays all the training data, displays information about the frequency of heart contractions, time of stops, distance and speed in the user's field of vision, so as not to be distracted. This is a great alternative to a fitness tracker with pressure and heart rate. All information is collected by special sensors and displayed. A light-absorbing film is built in which provides image contrast. Using a micro SD card, all data can be transferred to a PC.
Instabeat Tracker
The tracker is specially designed for swimmers. The nozzle for swimming goggles reads hand movements, displays the number of calories spent, distance and circles. If the athlete has chosen too intense a pace, this gadget for sports right during training will advise you to relax a bit or reduce the speed.
Wireless bike computer
Sigma Sport Baseline - German development, which offers a wide range of functions for a relatively low price. The bike computer displays the average and current speed, compares indicators, displays travel time, weather conditions, distance traveled. The device is easily mounted (there are several mounting options) and is protected from moisture.
An advanced model is the Garmin Edge 1030. Today, this sports gadget is considered one of the foremost bike computers. The display (3.5 inches) with a light sensor seems large only at first. In fact, it allows you to easily and conveniently monitor all parameters without switching screens. The gadget not only tracks calories, distance, altitude, speed, location, but also has several additional interesting features:
- offers to change the route on the go if there are any problems on the way;
- warns of sharp turns;
- in case of a fall, sends a message to the number previously recorded in the device’s memory (emergency number);
- allows you to track the route of the cyclist on the network in real time;
- Displays the history of tracks in the vicinity;
- paves the safest route (based on the routes of other cyclists).
With active training, the battery can withstand more than 20 hours of operation.
Jawbone Up Fitness Bracelet
A multifunctional gadget for sports and a healthy lifestyle is almost indispensable. The stylish device monitors sleep and daily physical activity, counts steps and calories, wakes up at the appointed time with a soft vibration, every 20-40 minutes (at any time set by the user) reminds you to stretch if a person sits without movement. The bracelet holds the battery for about 10 days. The gadget is synchronized with a computer and a smartphone, and the Up mobile application allows you to enter data on a daily diet. The bracelet is waterproof and dustproof, but swimming is not worth it.
Smart T-shirt Polar
The Polar brand is known to athletes for its bracelets with built-in monitoring of physical activity, heart rate sensors with GPS receivers. New - Polar Team Pro Shirt T-shirt, in which additional sensors are built-in, allowing you to monitor the status of the athlete. All data is stored in a small block in the upper back behind. The shirt is fully compatible with other sports gadgets from Polar, and the most famous football clubs in the world are already working with the Team Pro training platform. So there is no doubt about the quality and correctness of the data display.
Learning Tracker Atlas
The heart rate monitor is synchronized not only with the proprietary, but also with some other (popular among athletes) applications. Data is recorded in real time. The pulse is monitored, different types of activity, the intensity of the training as a whole and each movement individually are evaluated. The gadget can act as an individual trainer, adjusting the program in accordance with the goals and data of physical activity.