Ville Magazine l Insider Access for City Lifestyle May/Jun 2016 / Health & Fitness Issue | Page 16

TECH SPECS

Smart Fashion
Written by: Tannya Bernadette

Technology is trickling into all parts of our lives, including the clothes we wear. A garment of clothing you would normally
only think of wearing to the gym for a workout session is now a device that can be used to monitor your every move. Your
smart phone and tech-intertwined clothing can connect and provide you with data to better target your workout goals. It
can even correct your routine and movements with playback features for better accuracy.

ATHOS

www.liveathos.com

Athos tops and shorts are lined with a total of
26 bio-sensors in alignment with the major
muscle groups. As you work out, the sensors
pick up your energy and movements to track
them onto your phone. View full images of
your body and receive information on muscle
exertion, balance, as well as improvements
you can make with each exercise. It is
designed with 4-way stretch nylon and
spandex for comfort. Their integrated sweatwicking technology will keep you dry during
intense workouts and includes a UPF 50 sun
protective element for outdoor safety.

RALPH LAUREN POLOTECH

www.ralphlauren.com

This shirt is designed to fit into your workout
routine or everyday lifestyle. It provides
suggestions on workouts based on your
biometrics. The technology links to your
iPhone or Apple Watch through their
exclusive Polotech app and provides you
with updates on your heart rate, breathing,
balance, and more. But sorry ladies, this
is only available for men in the classic polo
design with the logo and emblem. Silver
fibers are woven directly into the shirt, and a
small detachable box is located near the rib
cage to collect biometric data.

HEDDOKO

www.heddoko.com

Heddoko is primarily an injury preventive solution with sensors
embedded in pieces of clothing that capture every exercise by recording
them in 3-D videos. This playback feature allows the videos to be shared
with a trainer or coach to correct and consult on workout routines. They
are available for men and women in a long sleeve shirt and pants. Its
light-weight fabric is breathable and easy to wash.

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DIGITSOLE
www.digitsole.com

Digitsole makes shoes you can control from the
palm of your hand. Running on a cold day? Heat up
your feet with a tap on the app. It not only tracks
your steps and measures the calories you burn, but
it can be integrated into other parts of your life.
It’s most popular for outdoor sports and beneficial
for outdoor workers in construction, security, and
other jobs. It is available in two options: Smartshoe
and Smartsole. The Smartshoe has a built-in sole
and comes in three different forms: the futuristic
shoe, sneaker, and pump. Smartsole fits into shoes
you already own.