Imagine living in a world where your clothes define not only who you are, but who you are going to be. Wait a minute, that time is now. If you are interested in learning more about data from wearable technologies, specifically for sports, this blog post is for you.
Have you ever pondered the thought of a fitness tracker and the information you actually provide it? In this case, consider the fitness tracker that you have downloaded on your phone. Typically, you have entered the data of your body, what foods you are eating, and what exercises you are performing in order to meet the desired goal that you set in the beginning. By using the fitness tracker, you are wearing data and opening a gate for companies who own the fitness tracker to access a significant amount of information and data about your life beyond just the activity you logged.
I have recently been introduced to miCoach, which is an app designed by Adidas that works by having players attach a wearable device to their jerseys. The data that is collected from the device will be communicated to the coach and it will be able to tell the coach who is performing the best and on the other hand, who is not. Just like the fitness tracker, it also provides real-time stats on each player. An example is heart rate.
Now, you are more than likely sitting on the couch reading this wondering where exactly the data is going to take sports or the individuals who are using wearable technologies. The answer is to the next level. By these devices collecting data, it will allow for coaches, doctors, and athletes to adapt their efforts to enhance the game and bodies of those who are performing.
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