New devices and equipment.. for fitness
New devices and equipment.. for fitness
Smart bracelets and socks, “internet-connected” basketball, and an electric generator that gains charge from sports movements Jaybird X2 Wireless, Connected Basketball, Sensoria Smart Socks and Ambi Move Generator New York: Gregory SchmidtThe seasons have changed and it's time to get outside and take a walk and enhance your exercise and workout programs. Here are some tips to help meet your fitness goals: *Healthy bracelet *UA HealthBox $400 set. With this "box", Under Armor wants to provide only one fitness tracker. The kit comes with three smart devices; A wristband, a scale, and a heart rate monitor, each of which records data collected by the UA Record app. The wristband has a monochrome touch screen that allows you to start a sporting activity, such as walking, jogging, or cycling, then tap The screen to see data such as calories and distance or to adjust the rhythm of music. The elegant scale measures body weight and fat, and the heart rate monitor sits on an elasticated chest strap. With the app, these devices provide an accurate view of your fitness goals and progress. But not all of those links are free. For those who don't want to buy the whole set, the wristband is sold separately for $180.* The Fitbit Blaze is $200. With the increase in the number of wrist fitness trackers, it becomes more and more difficult to choose between them and get the best one. The latest option offered by Fitbit is the Blaze device, which is designed for an active and fast lifestyle, and it tracks normal data such as heart rate, exercise, steps and sleep, which can be viewed on the color touch screen. The company also added three exercises From the FitStar app, developed by a company bought by Fitbit last year, it provides exercises, real-time data during a workout, and a summary of activities after the end of a workout. There are some smart functions in the Fitbit Blaze, such as caller ID notifications on your mobile phone, and message alerts. Incoming texts, and annual calendar reminders. The wristband is comfortable and can be worn all day, with more elegant leather and stainless steel bracelets. The device reminds you whenever a charge is needed, and the company says the battery lasts up to 5 hours after a full charge.* Internet Basketball Wilson X Connected Basketball - $199. For those whose basketball dreams haven't come true, the Wilson X Connected Basketball is designed to help develop shooting and shooting skills by tracking shots in real time. . And you won't notice the small built-in probe that records hits and misses, and measures your efficiency from various positions and angles on the court. This ball works according to all standards of play, but it's not designed for long throws, where hits should come from within 7 feet of the ring. The ball does not need to be charged, and the manufacturer says the ball continues to function until it reaches 100,000 throws, or roughly 300 days a year. As a bonus, there are 4 gaming training programs in the app that aim to improve your gaming performance under various conditions.* Jaybird X2 headset, $180. It's important for fitness headphones to sound good and have a stylish design, and Jaybird X2 has struck that balance. Through the use of a technology called “Bluetooth Audio Transfer”, the manufacturer was able to deliver pure sound through the modern speaker, and the headphone plugs completely isolate external noise from the headphones. The company also patented ear fins of various sizes designed to attach within the outer ear cavity. To prevent the headset from falling out of the ear during movement, even violent movement during training. The company says that the battery lasts for 8 hours of work after charging, which exceeds any period of sports training. The headphones also come with a lifetime guarantee against sweating.* Smart Socks* Sensoria Fitness Smart Socks - $199. They look strange, but the smart socks from the company "Sensoria Fitness" offer a lot of benefits, as with sensors woven into the toe area, the socks send data to the phone app via the small bracelet attached to the ankle attached to the socks. In the pictures, the ankle strap is not visible, and it fits nicely into the socks. When used with the company's accompanying app, the socks produce an excellent amount of real-time feedback on pace, ground contact, and velocity (example: I've found that I land a lot on my heels while running). A pair of socks comes with the ankle strap, while the bracelet alone retails for $159.* Ampy Move Generator — $75. All of these gym machines need power, and with the Ampy Move you can generate power for the machines from movement during your workouts. The device is a wearable battery that collects kinetic energy as you move and exercise. The device is characterized by its light weight and insulation against perspiration. The manufacturer recommends putting the battery in a bag or pocket to generate power during the day, but it will work better if worn during exercise (there is a sports belt and adjustable bracelet available for $30). The company also says that one hour of exercise can produce an hour of Smartphone battery life. This is difficult to verify because the device has only 4 LEDs whose illumination reflects the level of acquired power. But after 20 minutes of running on the treadmill, the charge reading on my treadmill had moved from two LEDs to three, which meant the generator was gaining additional electrical power.
* The New York Times Service