Your Health: The Next Wave of Personal

Technology

Michelle Reeves, TWU Fitness & RecreationRuben Rangel, TWU Fitness & Recreation

Christopher Johnson, TWU Technology

Tech Talks

Spring 2015

27 million Americans plan to buy a fitness device in the next 12 months.

(2015) http://www.mouser.com/wearables/

Factors Driving Trend:

Price

Size/Fit/Scale

Battery Life

Range of Data

● Personal accountability & information gathering

(IPhone Health App, etc.) ● Motivational (push notifications, inspiration-based)

● Social/shared information (social media, messaging, competitions, etc.)

● Information collecting (health education) ● Activity aids (GPS, daily workouts, etc.)

● Activity based (nutrition vs. fitness vs. emotional well-being, etc.)

How will you use this?

What will you do with the data?

● Cost ● What activities you are

really trying to monitor? ● How much information

do you want shared? ● Ease of use ● How it will be worn? ● How realistic is it

for your daily life?

Before You Buy, Consider...

● Current common health/fitness uses:o activity, fitness intensity, sleep, emotional measurements,

heart rate, blood pressure, glucose/insulin, defibrillators,

drug delivery, ECG, EKG, hearing aids, nutrition ● 60% of Americans who use wearable devices

feel more in control of their lives.● 46% who track their health using wearables say

it changes their overall approach to maintaining wellness.

Future Fashion: 10 Wearable Tech Trends to Watch http://www.cnbc.com/id/100853138

Wearableshttp://www.mouser.com/wearables/

Benefits

Sample of Body Weight Information:Withings Body Scale

● Future Fashion:o Solar panels in clothing to

power/recharge electronicso Wearable air purifierso Sock sensors/anklets that track

activity and monitor formo Sports bras with heart rate monitors, emotion monitorso Clothes that respond to sound, light, heato The possibilities seem endless!

Future Fashion: 10 Wearable Tech Trends to Watch http://www.cnbc.com/id/100853138

Near Future Trends

Apple iPhone WatchRelease Date: April 24, 2015 Website: http://www.apple.com/watch/

Features

● Think of how you use your smartphone now...the Apple Watch is designed for maximum versatility.

● Messaging● Phone calls● “Watch” Face can be personalized● Time and Alarms● Digital touch improvements (tap vs. press, clock face)● Very social friendly...including fitness-related information● Apps● Itunes and music● Bluetooth headphones● Apple Pay ● Activity tracker with motivation, predesigned fitness goals and workouts

Apple iPhone WatchThe types of metals do not determine what band can be placed on the watches, but it does affect the price range of the watches.

Types of Metals & Price Ranges:

Aluminum: Apple Watch Sport price range: $349.00-$4,399.00

Stainless Steel: Apple Watch price range: $549.00-$1,049.00

18K Gold: Apple Watch Edition price range: $10,000.00-$17,000.00

ATHOS:Web page: http://www.liveathos.com/

ATHOS apparel records the data of your body in motion. Every movement, muscle exertion, and heart rate is recorded and blue-toothed to your iPhone/Android ATHOS APP. The apparel uses sensors that conform seamlessly to the contours of your body, are non-adhesive and built directly into the fabric. It does not need to be wet prior to use, does not chafe, and does not need to be replaced.

Prices:

ATHOS CORE= $199 (required)

ATHOS Shirt and Shorts= $198

ATHOS Shirt= $99

ATHOS Shorts= $99

ATHOS APP= Free (required)

Fitbit:Website: https://www.fitbit.com/store?gclid=CKqjj5C5h8UCFQioaQodpT8Aiw

Fitbit Flex: (activity + sleep wristband)

Price: $99.95

● Tracks steps, distance, calories burned, active minutes and sleep

● Shows daily goal progress with LED lights

● Monitors sleep and wakes you with a silent alarm● Includes trackers, small and large wristbands,

charging cable and wireless sync dongle

Fitbit:

Fitbit Charge: (activity + sleep wristband)

Price: $129.95

● Tracks steps, distance, calories burned, floors climbed, active minutes and sleep

● Caller ID

● Displays daily stats and time of day

● Monitors sleep and wakes you with a silent alarm

● Rechargeable battery lasts 7-10 days

● Includes tracker and charging cable

● Sync stats automatically to leading smartphones and computers

Fitbit:

Fitbit Charge HR: (heart rate + activity wristband)

Price: $149.95

● Tracks continuous heart rate, all-day activity stats and sleep

● Caller ID Displays daily stats, time of day and caller ID

● Records run stats, routes, splits and workouts

● Monitors sleep and wakes you with a silent alarm

● Rechargeable battery lasts 5 plus days

● Includes tracker, charging cable and wireless sync dongle

Fitbit:Fitbit Surge: (fitness watch)

Price: $249.95

● All-day activity stats and sleep. ● GPS records distance, pace, elevation, routes and splits● Continuous, automatic, wrist-based heart rate● Records running, cross training, and cardio workouts● Rechargeable battery lasts 7 plus days● Includes music control● Call and text notifications● Includes tracker, charging cable and wireless sync dongle

There’s an App for That:Price: FREE - $1.99

Running/GPS:

● Map My Run-GPS or Map My Walk-GPS (MapMyFitness)

● RunKeeper-GPS (FitnessKeeper, Inc.)

● 5K Runner: 0 to 5K (Clear Sky Apps, LTD)

Fitness/Workouts:

● Daily Workouts FREE (Daily Workouts Apps, LLC)

● Instant Abs Trainer (Azumio Inc.)

● Pocket WOD (DMW Design Group)

● Nike+ Training Club (Nike, Inc.)

● Interval Timer-Timing for HIIT Training (Deltaworks)

Sample of Activity Results: Apple Health App

There’s an App for That:Price: FREE - $1.99

Heart Rate:

● Instant Heart Rate-Heart Rate Monitor (Azumio Inc.)

● Cardio-Heart Rate Monitor (Cardio, Inc.)

Nutrition:

● MyFitnessPal Calorie Counter and Diet Tracker: (MyFitnessPal.com)

● Weilos: Health and Wellness Community (Weilos, Inc.)

● Nutrition Quiz: 600+ Facts, Myths, etc. (runtastic)

● Whole Foods Market (Whole Foods Market)

There’s an App for That:Price: FREE - $1.99

Sleep:

● Sleep Cycle Alarm Clock (Northcube AB)

● Relax Melodies: Sleep Zen Sounds (iLBSoft)

Mindfulness:

● Stop, Breathe, Think (Tools for Peace)

● Insight Timer-Meditation Timer (Insight Network Inc.)

● Digipill-Sleep, Relaxation and Mindfulness (YUZA)