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From Tired to Wired: The Gadgets and Apps to Get Your Hands on Now

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Fitness isn’t like it used to be, where you had to rely on weights, regular runs, and a few lengths of the pool to keep on top of your health. Now, with the rise of technology, there are smarter ways to stay in shape. Here, we round up the best new wearable tech, apps, and gadgets bringing the worlds of fitness and technology together.

The all-rounder

Apple Watch Series 3

Apple Watch Series 3

The Apple Watch has undoubtedly set the standards for wearable tech – and its third generation is setting the bar even higher. Teamed with watchOS 4, the Apple Watch Series 3 incorporates information from the most comprehensive human performance study to date. Over a period of five years, more than 10 000 participants took part in 33 000 exercise and movement sessions, clocking up more than 66 000 hours of data. This information was used to develop and improve the Apple Watch’s performance and algorithms. With built-in GPS, a swimproof case, and intelligent activity tracker, every aspect of your fitness and health can be managed. Apple.com

The way to weigh in

Shapa Weighing Scales

Shapa Weighing Scales

Facing the scale can be confusing when you’re faced with unexplained fluctuation. Cue smart scales. Shapa is a smartphone-enabled display-free scale that uses algorithms based on behavioral science to give feedback on your health, instead of simply showing you a number. You simply step on the scale every morning, with the app then giving feedback on your goals. By understanding your lifestyle and habits, it can take into consideration aspects like temporary water retention. It also gives health tips, tricks, and nudges based on your data, creating personalized and realistic daily goals. Shapa.me

The personal trainer

Vi Artificial Trainer

Vi Artificial Trainer

Taking personal training to new dimensions is the Vi – an AI personal coach voice in fitness-tracking Bluetooth headphones. By offering real-time motivation and coaching while you train, Vi can give your exercise routine the boost it needs. The headphones also monitor your heart rate, as well as tracking distance, location, calories burned, speed, and pace. Vi then keeps track of your personal bests, keeping you focused on your goals. The Vi Fitness app also syncs with your usual workout apps, like Apple Health, Google Fit, and Spotify. The headphones can also take calls and play music. Getvi.com 

The key to recovery

FireFly

FireFly

If you’re struggling to achieve your fitness goals, it could be down to insufficient recovery time. When you exercise, you’re placing an unusual load on your muscles, which causes microscopic tears. This leads to delayed onset muscle soreness – stiffness, muscle pain, and a temporary loss of strength. This is when your body needs a period of recovery to repair the muscle damage and improve your performance. But not everyone takes the time and effort to do this right. This is where the Firefly comes in. This portable, small, and light device delivers painless electrical impulses that activate the muscles to increase blood circulation, aiding in recovery. It reduces muscle soreness within 24 hours and helps reduce swelling after injury. Fireflyrecovery.com

The new-age fitness machine

Fuoripista

Fuoripista

Unlike the clumpy gym equipment of the past, Fuoripista offers a lesson in style. Crafted from crystal, wood, and steel, the exercise bike fits seamlessly in with your home – this is a statement piece you won’t want to hide in your basement. A tablet is mounted on the front of the bike, displaying some of the world’s most remarkable cycling routes to help motivate you to break a serious sweat. Fuoripista.eu

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