Fatigue Management
We’ve all heard of health and activity trackers like the FitBit or Apple Watch, these have evolved a lot over the years in their functionality and include varying options in ‘sleep tracking’ and ‘stress management’. These are useful tools to help during both the pre-participation and participation stage of being physically active. There are also specialized tools that exist to support athletes in their fatigue management by giving insightful sleep and fatigue data, one product being Fatigue Science.
This company has developed wearable technology that “predicts fatigue with two scientifically-validated technologies”. The first is the SAFTE Fatigue Model, which is a biomathematical fatigue model looking at Sleep, Activity, Fatigue, and Task Effectiveness. The second is the method that collects the data, which is their wearable device, ReadiWatch. Their device bundled with a 12-month access to their mobile app and web analytics app runs at $599 USD. This runs higher than the FitBit and comparable (still higher) than the Apple Watch. Yet, can we really compare this tool and it’s specialized use to these other wearables? This depends on the level of the athlete and their needs. It has the proven ability to lower injuries of these athletes thanks to the high level data that is collected and analyzed. |
Wearable Sensors
There are various types of sensors that can be worn on various parts of the body during the training & conditioning stage of an athlete. These sensors can collect valuable data that can measure potential muscular imbalances or other factors that could lead to injury or not an optimal performance. One other type of wearable sensor is the AiroFit Pro. This wearable technology is a breathing training device. According to their website, this device “The PRO measures your current lung function and personalizes all training. Live guidance ensures you train correctly and the data-driven approach allows for consistent progress which can be tracked over time.” (AiroFit Pro, 2022). Improved blood oxygenation could reduce injuries caused by lack of focus or other related exertions.
The AirFit Pro costs $386 USD and includes a 12-month membership to their app. This wearable technology is for a specific use yet has its benefits. |