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CES 2013: Withings announces smart activity tracker

CES 2013: Withings announces smart activity tracker

We knew that the health and fitness tech announcements from CES 2013 this year would be interesting and even though the show hasn’t officially kicked off for the public yet, health and fitness tech specialist Withings has revealed it’ll be launching a Smart Activity Tracker to add to its ecosystem of life tracking gadgets, apps and services. The compact little gadget looks as if it’s set to directly compete with the likes of the Fitbit One, … Read entire article »

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Nike+ Accelerator launches to drive digital fitness innovations

Nike+ Accelerator launches to drive digital fitness innovations

This week Nike has launched a programme called Nike+ Accelerator, which will provide ten lucky companies with all kinds of tools to create great products that use the Nike+ platform and services. Nike is inviting companies who are producing great tech solutions to apply for the scheme, which the brand hopes will drive digital innovation in the worlds of health and fitness and bring exciting new developments to the Nike+ ecosystem. According to Nike, a dedicated team … Read entire article »

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Wahoo KICKR PowerTrainer, a bike powered by your iPhone

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 »

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Workout gadgets could soon run off our body heat

Workout gadgets could soon run off our body heat

Many of us fitness fanatics would now shudder at the thought of working out without a smart phone, gadget or at least a watch strapped to our bodies somewhere. After all, if you haven’t tracked your calories, recorded your miles and made a note of your heart rate did you even workout in the first place?! Well now it looks like our beloved fitness gadgets could soon get a pretty substantial revamp in that they … Read entire article »

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Listen to music as you workout with the Hoodie Buddie

Listen to music as you workout with the Hoodie Buddie

The Hoodie Buddie’s patented technology allows you to easily listen to your favourite tunes as you workout, by plugging the sweater’s drawstrings into your ears. But, we can’t be held responsible if people look at you like you’re insane… When you workout you can often find yourself carrying all kinds of things with you, keys, bank cards, your phone, your iPod, the list really could go on and on (and on and on). So, we love … Read entire article »

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High tech Zaggora Hotpants promise to tone up and reduce cellulite

High tech Zaggora Hotpants promise to tone up and reduce cellulite

January may soon be just a distant memory, and so with it most of our promises to shape up and improve both our mind and body with well-thought out New Year’s resolutions. For most women, losing a few pounds and tackling the signs of cellulite (everyone gets it, even supermodels!) is high up on the list of things they’d like to do. Eating healthy and scrubbing ones thighs with coffee grounds (hey don’t judge!) are ways … Read entire article »

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