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Wahoo Fitness is notable for being the first company to deliver heart rate monitoring to smartphones thanks to the Blue HR, and this time around, they might have outdone themselves yet again through a new range of heart rate monitors – namely the TICKR, TICKR Run and TICKR X. This particular TICKR range of heart rate monitors will be able to merge critical heart rate data alongside motion analytics, so that it is capable of measuring both your workout intensity in addition to workout motion. Using Wahoo’s motion based algorithms, it is capable of keeping track of an athlete’s movement, ranging from repetitions to acceleration to running mechanics, all the while offering feedback on improving form. Not only that, each TICKR dual band heart rate monitor will also boast of ANT+ and Bluetooth Smart ultra-low power wireless technologies. In a nutshell, TICKR is more or less future proof, where it will play nice with a slew of devices that range from smartphones to GPS watches, virtually making this the last heart rate strap you will ever need – at least, until it gives up the ghost.

Those who are interested in the TICKR, TICKR Run and TICKR X will be able to pick it up before the first half of this year is over, but unfortunately, no concrete release date has been detailed just yet. The TICKR line itself will start from a highly affordable $60, where should you opt for a more robust model, those could eventually surpass the $100 asking price.

The TICKR will measure your heart rate only, where it sports a dual band heart rate with ANT+ and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) capability. As for the TICKR Run, it will feature a treadmill mode which tracks speed and distance while on a treadmill, in addition to the Wahoo Running Smoothness capability which tracks one’s running form and efficiency. Last but not least, there is the TICKR X that can be used with any sport, memory, or post workout synchronization. Relying on motion analytics to measure a variety of motion from repetitions to swim laps to cross-training to cycling, you can workout right there and then before synchronizing the entire shebang later on.

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[ TICKR announced by Wahoo Fitness copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

You know that a mass market launch of Google Glass is soon approaching once Google has put its well-oiled marketing machine into full gear. At the upcoming Super Bowl match … Continue reading

Google Glass has seen many uses but it seems that the device will now be used by the Sacramento Kings to broadcast its games live to viewers around the world. As it stands the Sacramento Kings are also the first team to accept Bitcoin as a method of payment, and it looks like they have no problems embracing technology as they have also announced that Google Glass will be incorporated into its games as well. Unfortunately this does not mean we will be getting a first-person view from a player’s perspective, but rather from the court side seats, so for those who can’t afford court side seats and want to feel what it might be like, tuning in to their stream is one way to experience that.

According to their media release, “The technology will allow fans at the game, and viewing at home, to witness the courtside experience through the eyes of Slamson, Kings dancers, sideline reporters and others closest to the action live as they stream their first-person views through Google Glass. The Glass broadcasts are the latest new technology feature the Kings are testing to improve the in-arena experience for fans.” We guess it would be a lot cooler if we could get the player’s perspective, although it will most likely end up being a hindrance to their play style, but hopefully one day the design of Glass, or maybe something from a competitor, will allow us to do just that.

Sacramento Kings Will Use Google Glass To Stream Their Games original content from Ubergizmo.

We’ve all heard of the Fitbit and the Flex, there are a few health monitors on the market these days. But, for the most part,  they all seem pretty similar. I know there are some differences that might help you decide which might be the best fit for you… but let’s add one to the mix, and it’s not a bracelet, it’s a wearable garment that seems to raise the bar, when it comes to what we’ve come to expect from a health and fitness monitor.

Welcome Hexoskin, an all-in-one, comfortable sports garment with almost undetectable built-in sensors that connects easily to your smart device, and when coupled with intuitive apps, gives you real time health and wellness information, track your progress and analyzes your performance.

With this unique garment, you can gain real-time access to information that can analyze performance and wellbeing—right now, over time and you can access it from anywhere. Hexoskin can measure your heart rate and heart rate recovery, breathing rate and volume, your step count and cadence, your activity intensity and calories burned, as well as your estimated Vo2 max (the maximum capacity of an individual’s body to transport and use oxygen during incremental exercise)

So forget about bracelets, wearable technology in the form of a machine washable, water resistant, smooth seamed garment, stands out as the most practical and comfortable system of its kind. It can give you a leg up on your training goals and, Hexoskin can record up to 157 hours of data without needing to be connected to any device. If you want to be in on the future of wearable fitness monitoring, check out the Hexoskin.com website and pre-order your system for around 400 bucks.

 
[ Hexoskin – The Future of Fitness Tracking copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Now that the holiday season is over, and the new year festivities have been put behind us, it is time for the chickens to come home and roost. And by saying that, I mean all of the food that you have gorged over the past few weeks, surely you must feel that this particular pair of pants has gotten a wee bit tighter than normal? TAO Wellness intends to help you out, by offering the TAO. TAO is not some kind of new age philosophy, but rather, this is touted to be the first mobile, isometric exercise system in the world.

TAO would allow you to exercise just about anywhere, whether you are at your desk, on the airplane, while you are checking out the latest movies at the cinema, or basically babysitting to earn a little bit of income on the side. The patented TAO system would comprise of a handheld device, where it is known as the TAO WellShell, where it will be accompanied by a comprehensive app for Android and iOS devices. The TAO approach to fitness and wellness will focus on simplicity, balance, and harmony.

Isometrics happens to be the science of applying pressure, where it has been in practice for thousands of years so that it can improve muscle strength, tone and circulation. TAO takes things to the next level by introducing a dynamic element, allowing you to vary the pressure by coaching you through your workout, where it will be able to electronically capture the results. In fact, TAO-Wellness has coined the scientific term for this type of exercise as “variobics.”

Each time you push, TAO would resist. TAO has over 50 isometric exercises for you to choose from, and each of these are clearly explained in the phone app. All you need to do is hold the TAO WellShell in your hands (it can be against your thighs, between your knees, etc), and press it or push hard against it. Being small, it is highly portable, and will also provide you with all the exercise you need to combat the modern day stressful lifestyle.

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[ TAO is the first mobile isometric exercise system in the world copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]