Technology news
AmpStrip device makes waves at CES 2015
AmpStrip, the new fitness device from wellness equipment supplier FitLinxx, was one of the wearable technology stars at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2015. AmpStrip was chosen as a 2015 Best of
Innovation Honoree for outstanding design and engineering. The tiny activity tracker is a thin, sensor-filled waterproof device that sticks to the user’s torso like a plaster. Designed to be worn day and night, it tracks heart rate, activity, respiration, body temperature and posture – not only during workouts but also during rest, recovery and sleep. The device wirelessly streams data in real time, while also holding it in memory. It’s expected to be commercially released in June 2015 for around £99. Details:
http://lei.sr?a=H7F3C
Get involved: The Immersive Fitness concept fuses group classes with virtual reality
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) is soon to unveil one of the world’s first permanent Immersive Fitness studios at its Raynes Park club in London as part of an exclusive partnership with group fitness giant Les Mills. Les Mills first unveiled Immersive Fitness as
AmpStrip is now open to crowdfunding
‘The Project’ at a London launch event in May 2014. The concept – fusing group fitness with virtual reality – is described by Les Mills and development partner Reebok as the “future of fitness”. Immersive Fitness adds a rich visual
layer to music and group exercise. Cinema quality video is projected in a purpose-built studio, while an instructor cues exercises synchronised with music and graphics. “When we partnered with Reebok 18 months ago, we had a vision to re-invigorate what studio fitness is all about,” said Les Mills UK CEO Keith Burnet. “Les Mills Immersive Fitness reaffirms our commitment to delivering cutting-edge fitness experiences.” Details:
http://lei.sr?a=D5Y5p
Smart bra could help support women’s exercise needs
Researchers at the University of Wollongong (UOW) in Australia have developed a smart bra which tightens and supports during exercise, using minuscule sensors which detect breast movement. Fifteen years in the making, the bra – which is currently only in
prototype and not yet ready to hit the shops – is made using material known informally as ‘smart yarn’. It flags up the discovery of new technology that enables sensors to work in reaction to movement. “Our ability to make things from advanced materials has been
greatly enhanced with the advent of new approaches to fabrication,” said professor Gordon Wallace, director of research at the Australian Council Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science. “3D printing has enabled us to assemble structures containing new sensing technologies to more accurately monitor movement, and new artificial muscle technologies with which to control it.” The challenge now is to integrate the technology into a garment
that feels comfortable to wear and supports and functions as a sports bra should, while preventing long-term muscle and nerve damage. According to professor Julie Steele, director of Breast Research Australia (BRA) at UOW, who has studied the effects of breast movement during physical activity for the past 15 years: “Without the right support, long-term damage can be done, including numbness
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in the fingers caused by compression of nerves, as well as neck and back pain.” Breast movement during exercise has long been cited by women as a main reason for not taking up or abandoning sport. It’s estimated that 85 per cent of women wear bras that don’t fit properly. Details:
http://lei.sr?a=p7m8t
DLL to offer Immersive Fitness
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A ‘bionic bra’ could remove a major barrier to female exercise February 2015 ©
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