Thanks to expanded offerings from Blueprint for Athletes, the Quest Diagnostics biomarker testing service, fitness enthusiasts can now do their own biomarker testing without having to leave their couch. The service gives athletes and consumers insights into their own biology to improve their performance. After the purchase of a Field Kit, which includes a Mitra […]
It’s no secret to anyone who watches competitive diving, especially on the Olympic level, that the sport involves a great deal of precision and grace. It’s also difficult for the diver to replicate that precision several times over during an event. Dive Mechanic, a new tool created by Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization […]
Kenzen, a health analytics company, announced Monday that it has raised $5 million in strategic investment for development, support and marketing of its ECHO Smart Patch wearable technology. Kenzen’s investors include Digitalis, Flex (formerly Flextronics), the San Francisco 49ers, Hickory Ventures, Gaingels, and the Women’s Capital Connection. Kenzen had previously piloted projects with the 49ers. The […]
Fitbit’s trackers may not provide the most accurate calorie counts, but a new study shows they’re on their A-game for a different metric when users are fast asleep. Wrist-worn devices such as fitness bands and smartwatches can determine sleep stages — from wake and light to deep and REM — “with a reasonable degree of […]
CHICAGO — In today’s sports landscape, if you’re not analyzing data gained from practice & competition, you might be falling behind. Performance is no longer assessed as one whole entity; it’s broken down into things like biomechanics, body composition, hydration and tons more. For the University of Oregon, one of the more successful college athletic […]
