As wearables prove a mainstay, these three no-fuss trackers will become the newest additions to your wardrobe
The alarm goes off and on go your spandex leggings and sports bra. Around your wrist sits the bracelet that calculated last night’s sleeping pattern, and as you jog the block, hit the gym, or run today’s errands, it monitors your every step, calories burned, and heart rate. Brands like Fitbit, Jawbone and the AppleWatch track these metrics to motivate wearers into a healthier lifestyle. It’s a process taken on by about one in 10 Americans a day, yet to get their full effects you have to wear these bracelets 24/7, which isn’t always appealing. So instead, imagine gaining the same benefits just by wearing your clothes. Over the next three years, wearables are expected to hit 148 million units shipped annually and tracking devices with the face of fashion up the ante. If you’re looking to take your fitness to the next level, mentally and physically, these are the game changers worth considering.
1. To get you on your feet
Under Armor’s SpeedForm Gemini 2 uses an inserted chip to monitor time and pace, distance, splits, and calories burned. Its real kicker is that it collects data without the need for a phone or other accessory while on the move. These sneaks wirelessly sync to the app MayMyRun and can last for about 450 jogs. $150.
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2. To keep the momentum going
The OMbra combines new technology with every woman’s workout staple: a sports bra. Tracking weight and cardio training, the bra comes in a range of solids and patterns. It wirelessly connects to its app (plus other pre-existing ones) so you can monitor your body as you work or surprise yourself afterward. The smart bra reads your heart rate and breathing, making sure you’re not overtraining, while also tracking calories and monitoring how hard you’re pushing yourself. Bra and app, $149; bra alone $59.
3. To train like an athlete
For the ultimate day-to-night recorder, Hexoskin tanks have you covered. These black smart-shirts track activity level, heart rate and breathing – including lung capacity – during daily workouts and nightly sleeps. Connecting to its own app, which includes an image of your real-time heart rate and a preliminary fitness test for future comparison, the Hexoskin brand won Best Wearable Tech at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show. Shirt, kit, and recording device, $399; shirt alone, including built-in sports bra, $169.
