Eight fitness gadgets that actually work. Fitness trackers have come a long way.
A few years ago it was hard find a device that could track your fitness beyond the simple clip-on pedometer and an atrocious wrist watch. Today, there are dozens of options that collect a broad swath of biometric data all in a tiny, wearable device no larger than a bracelet. And while 2013 didn’t favor fitness gadgets in a statistical sense, 2014 could be a different story thanks to a growing interest in wearable technology and the ever-persistent swath of smartwatch rumors. The industry is bustling, with giants like Sony, LG, and Nike taking the helm and lesser-known companies such as Fitbit closing the gap. That said, there are dozens of fitness devices on the market. Here are our top picks for the best fitness gadgets, so you can keep track of all those calories you burn — or don’t — on your daily commute around town or jog through the park. This article has been updated since it was originally published to reflect new product releases.
The Best of Medgadget 2011. 39inShare It is the last days of the year again, with the days being short and cold, but the warmth and coziness building up around the holidays, 2011 is coming to an end and it has been a good year for Medgadget.
Just like last year we want to give you an overview of what has happened in the medical technology world during the past year. Medgadget But first, Medgadget itself: like we said above, it has been a great year for Medgadget. In may, Medgadget received its first major update since its launch seven years ago. Lab-on-a-chip Lab-on-a-chip techniques have been under development for years, but it seems they are now slowly starting to become mature.
Other interesting lab-on-a-chips included a device that assesses semen quality, one that provides a beating heart-on-a-chip for cardiac studies and a petri-dish on a chip. Robots Prosthetics Prosthetic devices continue to get more and more advanced. Mobile/iPad. iMedicalApps — Mobile Medical App Reviews & Commentary – A publication by medical professionals. Muscle System Pro II is one of the best apps for gross muscle anatomy. iMedicalApps is currently reviewing a wide range of anatomy apps in order to find out which are the most useful.
One strong contender is the NOVA series which covers a wide range of anatomical regions. We have previously reviewed Brain Pro and were impressed, noting “This application contains many successful features such as realistic images, selective layers, pin information and dynamic quiz function which ensures that it is certainly worth a look”. One of the more successful applications of the NOVA series is Muscle System Pro II. This version (released specifically for iPad) is designed to be used as a learning tool using photo-realistic models which can be manipulated using standard touch gestures such as pinch-to-zoom and swipe gestures. Users can rotate, cut, zoom, and view animations of the body gaining an understanding of the complex anatomy associated with the musculoskeletal system. I sometimes found there were views which I wanted but weren’t available. Price: Likes: