Harold Bob Nartey - Wearables Could Be the Future of Fitness

As a personal trainer who has daily first-hand experiences about the industry, Harold Bob Nartey has seen just how popular wearables have become. The clue is in the name, but the simplistic description of ‘wearable’ leaves a lot to be desired. Wearables aren’t simply gadgets that people wear like headphones or a digital watch. They represent more sophisticated technology that involves the use of smart sensors.

How to Wear Them
Most wearables go on the wrist, for a variety of reasons. The vast majority of fitness trackers – and even some smartwatches – can measure the wearer’s pulse. It’s a basic function these days. And when worn on the wrist, wearables are very accessible, so that one can quickly access the data these devices accumulate.

Wearables Enhance the Gym Experience

Wearables are capable of enhancing the training experience. Gym-goers can track their progress very easily, and the gadget provides them with highly valuable feedback. They allow people to make changes to their program whenever it seems necessary, increasing its effectiveness in the process.

They Add a Gaming Element

Going to the gym often feels like hard work, and wearables can help change that. By helping gym goers to connect with each other, or even the gym’s own network, wearables can add a gaming or a challenge element to almost any exercises and programs. With the increasing popularity of these devices, it’s hard to imagine gyms not taking advantage of this trend by creating their own challenges and game mechanics.

Harold Bob Nartey is a fitness coach who welcomes the technical innovation in his field.

Sources:  http://www.inc.com/darren-heitner/6-reasons-why-wearables-are-the-future-of-fitness.html
http://www.wareable.com/wearable-tech/what-is-wearable-tech-753