In recent years, wearable technology has significantly transformed the landscape of athletic performance and fitness monitoring. With advancements in technology, athletes can now leverage various devices designed to enhance their training, track performance, and monitor health metrics. Below, we explore some of the most innovative wearable technologies currently available in the sports industry.
Wayband
Athletes are increasingly using wearable tech to push the boundaries of human ability. FORM Smart Swim Goggles feature an augmented heads-up display and trackers that monitor a swimmer’s performance in the pool. As well as displaying data through the goggles, it also sends data to the user’s smartphone.
TESLASUIT
TESLASUIT (not related to the car company) is a full-body haptic sensor monitoring suit and offers self-coaching methods during training. For example, the tech can send an electrical pulse to alert the user of poor technique in their baseball swing.
Abbott Libre Sense
Champion marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge uses Abbott Libre Sense technology, which monitors glucose in athletes through a sensor worn on the arm and sends the data to a phone app.
STATSports Apex Athlete Series
STATSports Apex Athlete series is a vest system that uses GPS to track and analyze performance. Designed with team field sports in mind, the tech is approved by FIFA and used in the English Premier League.
Catapult System
The Catapult system tracks players with a smart vest, monitoring pod and accompanying app. The vests are used by many teams in the English Premier League, and every NFL team in the US.
WHOOP Body
WHOOP Body is a collection of smart garments from outerwear to intimates which all connect to a tracking and monitoring device.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the rise of wearable technology in sports has provided athletes with tools to enhance their training and performance significantly. By employing these innovative devices, athletes can gain valuable insights into their health metrics and performance data, ultimately leading to improved outcomes in their respective sports.
