What if the latest innovation in sports technology could tell you what sports you are more predisposed to finding success in? Five years ago, researchers from the Department of Movement and Sports Sciences at Ghent University, led by Wim Derave, developed the Muscle Talent Scan project. This new method, described in further detail below, can […]
What does it feel like to be on the field during the last two minutes of an NFL playoff game after battling through tackles and collisions? Well, a large majority of fans have no idea and can only imagine such an experience.
With the Alert Shirt, this experience could become reality for the average fan sitting on his or her couch. Wearable technology is the latest trend in both the fashion and technology worlds. Whether it be a smart watch, Google Glass, or the Alert Shirt, consumers are looking for more unique experiences.
With the wearable technology industry taking off at a rapid pace, Athos has developed a next generation product that could revolutionize personal fitness. This venture-backed startup was created by two college students from the University of Waterloo. Dhananja Jayalath and Christopher Wiebe found frustration in having a desire to bulk up, but having no budget to hire a personal trainer. Their solution was Athos performance wear.
It’s the start of baseball season and, therefore, a time for optimism, spring, and rebirth. But during this year’s spring training at least five pitchers expected to play major roles with their respective teams were diagnosed with a damaged part of the elbow known as the ulnar collateral ligament, or UCL, in their throwing arms. […]
In the modern sports world, the emphasis placed on proper training, nutrition, and recovery has never been greater. The days of Ruthian-esque preparation have been deemed obsolete for decades, and while the pregame consumption of hot dogs and beer until near unconsciousness may have worked at one point, sport organizations around the globe now press […]
