Are you a techie with a penchant for fitness? Maybe you're a fitness enthusiast looking for the latest and greatest products to improve your workout. Get healthy with the help of some ultra-high-tech fitness gear, from shoes that track your runs to handheld scanners that report your body fat and muscle percentage.
Related: 9 New Health and Fitness Gadgets That Will Improve Your Life [1]
Oregon Scientific DreamScience
I know what you're thinking. This looks like an alarm clock. The DreamScience Brain Wave Companion [2] ($100) combines "two leading clinically proven technologies" — mood light and soundscapes — "that soothe your mind unconsciously." If you're having trouble getting up for your morning workouts, DreamScience promises "more satisfying, fulfilling slumber" and a natural, comfortable waking. With 20 relaxing soundscapes, you can customize your dreamy sleep experience and get those extra, high-quality zzzs.
Solos Cycling Glasses by Kopin
Solos Eyewear [3] are the cycling glasses of the future — seriously, they're so James Bond. With your personal cycling stats and data displaying right on the lense, you'll feel like a secret agent on a bicycle. "The world’s most technologically advanced smart eyewear" debuts in the Spring of this year and is set to cost under $500.
Under Armour SpeedForm Gemini 2 Record-Equipped
The future of run tracking is here, thanks to Under Armour. The brand has produced a shoe with a built-in tracking sensor, and guess what — it's actually really cute and not much more expensive than a standard running shoe. The sensor is said to "track and store virtually every running metric" without you having to wear a wrist tracker or watch. The SpeedForm Gemini 2 Record-Equipped [4] ($150) just launched, and you can sync it to your Under Armour Map My Run app to get all your data without wearing any additional accessories.
The BFF Electronic Foam Roller
This bad boy looks like a buffer [5], but it's actually a deep-tissue foam roller. The BFF Turbo by Body Buffer ($300) makes the bold claim of making your old foam roller "seem like an ancient torture device." If traditional foam rolling is too painful, the BFF promises to deliver "intensive vibration that desensitize the soft tissue," which allows you to get deeper into taught fascia and muscles – all with less pain.
Hyperice VIPER Electronic Foam Roller
In a more familiar, traditional foam-rolling silhouette, the Hyperice VIPER [6] ($200, originally $300) has been used by athletes like LeBron James and Blake Griffin. High-intensity vibrations during your regular roll-out keep the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia loose.
SmartMat Yoga Mat
Have you ever wanted to have a personal yoga instructor at home? Or at least a little more guidance on your practice? SmartMat [7] uses advanced sensor technology to detect when you're out of alignment then gives you real-time feedback so you can make corrections to your poses. The mat debuts this year, and you can preorder it for $350.
Kingii Wearable Floatation Device
The Kingii Wearable [8] ($90) is the safety you need in the water — especially for triathlons. A vigorous workout is draining, and getting too worn out in the water is incredibly dangerous — keep this on your wrist for instant flotation and a little extra peace of mind.
Hexoskin Shirts
The Hexoskin Smart Shirts [9] ($400) feature a built-in bra and integrated sensors, which are woven into Italian textiles. The package comes with the tank, a bluetooth recording device (plus a charger), and app — all aimed at tracking and improving your performance.
Gyenno Cup
The Gyenno Cup [10] is China's answer to smart hydration. With an internal thermometer, smart reminders to meet your customized water-drinking goals, and alerts for when the cup needs cleaning (or the water is too hot), getting your daily H2O will never be the same. Coming soon to Amazon, the cup will cost between $70 and $100.
Skulpt Aim
Trying to increase muscle mass and quality? The Skulpt Aim [11] ($240) can help. When you apply the device to your skin, a current passes through, which measures body fat percentage and muscle quality, allowing you to get extremely detailed physical information without visiting the doctor's office.