#WearableTech – Be Well Solutions

Trending Fitness Tech

The tech and fitness industries are continuously growing and evolving. As they come together, we see new trends constantly emerging. Let’s break down the current trends and explore the benefits they can bring to your current fitness routine. Wearable Tech From watches and rings to bands and smart clothing, wearable fitness tech is gaining popularity and continues to expand and improve. Watches and wristbands remain the most common form, providing numerous metrics with quick and easy access and syncing. Many are used for monitoring steps, pace, intensity, and heart rate. Ring trackers offer more generalized health and sleep tracking, which may be preferred by those who dislike wrist trackers or prefer a minimalist design for sleeping and daily activities. Arm bands and chest straps typically provide the most accurate heart rate metrics and are often preferred by athletes. Finally, the [...]

Latest Trends in Fitness Recovery

Adequate rest and recovery are key components of a balanced fitness routine. They improve more than sore muscles following a rigorous bout of exercise. Proper recovery enables sustainable physical activity and fosters long-term exercise and movement habits. Emerging trends are transforming recovery from an afterthought into a personalized strategy. Cold Therapy Cold therapy has been proven to help reduce inflammation and lactic acid buildup in muscles (Ohio State Health & Discovery1). Variations of cold therapy can include icing, cold water immersion, and cryotherapy. Benefits can be seen when these approaches are done properly. Caution should be taken regarding duration, temperature, and health history. Those with conditions like heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, or neuropathy should take special consideration when using these methods. Talk with a certified exercise professional or your doctor to learn more about proper techniques with cold therapy. [...]