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Fitbit launches improved Ultra fitness gadget called One
It’s been a busy day over at Fitbit HQ, first the fitness tech company launches the new affordable Zip device and now it’s made improvements to the increasingly popular Ultra and named it One. Just like the Fitbit Ultra, the Fitbit One is a wireless activity and sleep tracker, allowing you to collect data about the steps you’ve taken, the calories you’ve burned, the distance you’ve travelled, the floors you’ve climbed and the amount of rest … Read entire article »
Filed under: Fitness Gadgets, Health Gadgets
Fitbit launches the affordable new Zip fitness gadget
The fitness gadget specialists over at Fitbit have launched a new device called Zip, which is a more basic option than previous gizmos and has been built solely for those who just want to count steps, keep track of the calories they’ve burned and take a closer look at their daily data via the company’s comprehensive online dashboard with sharing and gaming features. Zip is a cute little gadget that’s slightly smaller than Fitbit’s Ultra but … Read entire article »
Filed under: Fitness Gadgets
Kinect interface allows stroke victim to send basic emails
It seems there are just no limits to what you can use the Microsoft Kinect to do in the health and medical fields nowadays, from bringing up images for doctors whilst on the operating table to possibly even detecting early signs of autism amongst toddlers. Last week we came across another innovative use, which allows stroke victims to send emails and interact online through a series of simple gestures. A blogger called Chad Ruble has created a … Read entire article »
Filed under: CHS news, Health Gadgets
Sleepio: New training programme for a better night’s sleep
There are all kinds of apps and gadgets specially designed to give you a better night’s sleep, but now a new service called Sleepio or should we say “training programme”, promises to adjust your lifestyle, schedule and attitude to sleep in order to make sure you get plenty of zzzz’s. It’s a web-based programme over at sleepio.com, which starts by getting users to take an in-depth sleep test in order to pinpoint their sleep issues and … Read entire article »
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RunForIt app teams up with charity for virtual runs
UK-based charity Trees for Cities has teamed up with a new workout app called RunForIt in order to allow runners to take part in races no matter where they happen to be. The app aims to bring people from all over the world together in races, so they can still raise money for charity and raise awareness of the race in different places. It works by detecting a runner’s speed using the accelerometer and then plays them … Read entire article »
Filed under: Mobile Phone Apps
Wahoo KICKR PowerTrainer, a bike powered by your iPhone
We’ve come across a number of Wahoo products here on Connected Health before, like the Blue HR heart rate strap, but now the app and sensor specialists are about to launch a new mobile-powered workout solution, which allows you to control an exercise bike from your phone. Wahoo’s KICKR PowerTrainer uses Bluetooth 4.0 and ANT+ technology to sync up to your gym bike, allowing you to change the resistance of the equipment all from a dedicated app on … Read entire article »
Filed under: Fitness Gadgets
Sleep Time iPhone app aims to give you a better night’s sleep
How well do you sleep at night? A normal night for me usually includes waking up several times throughout my allotted sleep time, only to wake up when the alarm goes off feeling dreadful and tired. So for me, being able to wake up feeling rested would be a dream come true. There are many apps on the market that claim to help with this, and Sleep Time by Azumio is one of them. Its description … Read entire article »
Filed under: Apps, Mobile Phone Apps
The Verilux HappyLight perks you up over winter
For many it may seem a little early to be worrying about winter given we’ve had some soaring temperatures in the UK over the weekend. However, for those who suffer from a bad case of winter blues or more serious seasonal disorders the thought of it getting cold, dark and miserable soon can be pretty scary and upsetting. Luckily there are all kinds of different ways to deal with the effects of feeling down around winter … Read entire article »
Filed under: Health Gadgets
RunKeeper app gets new training plans and coaching
Popular fitness app RunKeeper has had a host of updates this week, which mean that users can now access more free training plans and coaching advice than ever before. RunKeeper has always offered tailored advice and training programmes to paying users, but now the team behind the app has realised that because people get much better results when they have a strict plan that they have to stick to and specific advice, they’re opened up a … Read entire article »
Filed under: Mobile Phone Apps
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