Recent AMAs within the SportTechie Slack Community (STHQ) have brought some exciting heavy-hitters into the mix, but I was beyond ecstatic when Tom Emrich joined STHQ for a discussion about wearables. For those that don’t know, there may not be an individual who’s more passionate and excited about the future of wearable technology than Tom. In fact, that’s how […]
For both professionals and amateurs, sport is about fine margins. Whether it be the margins of competition or simply personal goals, wearable technology continues to develop in helping us to monitor progress and achieve more. By 2021, the wearable technology industry will be worth a staggering $44.2 billion. Watches, clothing, you name it- most likely, […]
Wearables these days have been all the rage. Every weekend warriors wants to measure their progress and compete with their friends over who can walk the most steps, run the most miles or burn the most calories. But what does that all really mean? It is easy to track your progress on an elementary level, but more than likely you are not getting the most out of your personal workout device. A new wearable is trying to bridge that gap. The XBand Speed Pro Acceleration and Agility Trainer is a three-piece system that measures speed, acceleration and velocity profiles with accuracy comparable to expensive laser systems. Unlike most other fitness gadgets, this one is for athletes to get the data...
