Unique shoes, an e-pill and a magic tattoo - a new look at sport
Technology around us
Nowadays, technology is everywhere. Each of us uses a phone, tablet, computer, TV or smartwatch. We use them to watch movies, series, sports, use social networking sites, or just chat with friends. The accumulation of all these elements makes it very easy for technology to enter the sport.
Applications that motivate us and even plan the whole training are everyday life today. They are used by the vast majority of amateur athletes. It is also a complete norm for professionals who at every step check even the loss of calories in order to adapt their diet to it. Often, sports teams monitor the activities of their charges, and special analysts advise them on what they should change to present themselves better.
An important aspect that should be mentioned in the context of technology are children and teenagers who cannot imagine life without the achievements of technology. However, this does not always go hand in hand with sports. This is where programs and applications that develop the need for sports in children can help. An interesting example is virtual reality, which can allow you to "move" to a ski slope or the largest stadiums in the world.
How about a pill?
Each of the previously described technologies used for individual purposes requires an appropriate device. The organizers of the recent World Athletics Championships, however, went a step further and showed what the future could look like.
Some of the athletes swallowed electronic pills before the competition in Doha. This miracle weighed less than two grams and was supposed to reach the large intestine after swallowing. What was the purpose of this experiment? Well, the wireless connection meant that coaches and medical staff knew how the athlete was doing in current conditions.
The purpose of this pill was, among other things, to investigate the relationship between high temperatures in Doha and performance. It also provided heart rate information. One of the athletes who took part in this experiment was Rafał Augustyn, a Polish walker.
The pill sent low-frequency radio waves, and these were converted so that they could be read on a smartphone or computer. Interestingly, this pill, according to the assurances of the International Athletics Federation, is completely harmless and is expelled within 48 hours. The creator of this technology believes that thanks to this, the competitor can avoid serious problems during the competition, because everything is supervised by doctors and at the right moment they can stop his performance.
For people who want to play sports, but are not professionals, this technology is a distant future. For the time being, they use easily available technological achievements, such as smartphones or smartwatches. Nowadays, buying such products is actually not a problem. On store shelves you will find everything you need, but the trick is to choose the best. Huawei comes with help, which has been releasing products with technology supporting active people for a long time.
Both the Huawei P smart Pro smartphone and the Huawei Watch GT 2 smartwatch, which allows you to listen to music without having to carry your phone with you, are ideal for amateur athletes. First of all, because they analyze exercises, present calories consumed, or allow you to show off photos from training.
Tattoo, clothes and shoes made to order
Modern heart rate monitors allow you to assess the level of fitness and check the work of the heart. Further devices are becoming more and more developed. Athletes use a technique that allows you to test the level of lactic acid. There are also tattoos on the market that can test the level of fatigue based on the chemical analysis of sweat.
Special clothes, in turn, absorb moisture and fit perfectly to the body, and some of them can transmit information to smartphones using special fibers. Technology is also present in shoes, which often use nanotechnology. There are systems that rely on the refinement of materials. Recently, a prototype of shoes has also appeared on the market, which, with the help of delicate vibrations, show the way.
The technology is also used in balls. Some NBA basketball players have special sleeves that can evaluate their throws. Even NASA came to the aid of the athletes by creating an anti-gravity treadmill. The user's legs are in a chamber that also contains high-pressure air that lifts the body. In this way, a person feels lighter by up to 80%. Special technologies are also used in swimming or speed skating.
Amateurs cannot afford such advanced technologies yet, but they can already use products that will help not only optimize training, but above all suggest what to do to become better. It is worth reaching for a proven product here, which is the Huawei Band 4. This band measures the heart rate, analyzes sleep and supports the user in everyday training.
Training, in addition to the goal of improving health or figure, should also be enjoyable. For this purpose, the innovative Huawei FreeBuds 3 headphones were also created, whose special shape is perfect for physical activity. In this way, we can listen to our favorite music or books during training.
The future is here
Today, amateur athletes often use technology that professionals also use. An interesting solution are smartwatches, which are in one of the first places when it comes to devices for amateurs. The aforementioned Huawei Watch GT 2 allows you to listen to music and also allows you to answer calls. It also has an elegant design. Users can choose a sports or classic variant depending on the planned activity.
Thanks to advanced technology, the watch can work for up to 14 days, and the built-in memory allows you to save up to 500 mp3 songs. Interestingly, the touch screen adjusts its brightness to weather conditions and the time of day. Huawei Watch GT 2 supports 15 sports modes. Enthusiasts of running, hiking, cycling, triathlon or swimming will find something for themselves. The smartwatch provides data analysis, shows the effects of exercise, as well as information about the time needed for recovery. It also allows sleep tracking and provides information on the user's stress.
Wristbands are also on the list of the most frequently purchased products. Huawei Band 4, which was mentioned earlier, helps in daily health monitoring. It measures your heart rate, analyzes sleep and supports you in training by providing information about distance and calories. Huawei Band 4 weighs only 20 grams and is waterproof. The band also uses charging technology via the USB port. It can also be connected to a smartphone, thanks to which it is possible to receive notifications and calls.
Another product that enjoys a lot of interest is the smartphone. It is worth recalling the example of Huawei P smart Pro, which, apart from the triple camera, is distinguished by artificial intelligence and work efficiency. It has a large operating memory, a durable battery and a fingerprint reader. Needless to say, it will be great for listening to music or taking pictures during training. Especially that it is equipped with image stabilization in night mode and allows recording in slow motion mode.
While in the case of professional athletes, training is part of their job, in the case of amateurs it is the desire to improve health, figure or simply well-being. So it must be enjoyable, for example by relaxing with your favorite music or listening to the next chapter of the awaited book.
For this purpose, the innovative Huawei FreeBuds 3 headphones were created. They are equipped with the Intelligent Noise Reduction function, which ensures clear sound, even in difficult conditions. In addition, Bluetooth connectivity allows you to stream audio independently of both headphones. Huawei FreeBuds 3 also allow for wireless charging using a smartphone equipped with a reverse charging function. The innovative design also makes them fit perfectly in the ear during physical activity.
Individually and in teams
Technology used in sport can therefore have different tasks. Therefore, these are devices that check individual performance, but also those that appear at all kinds of mass events. It should also not be forgotten that technology often helps to manage the fans who come in droves to admire the athletes.
During training, almost every runner uses apps or devices whose task is to check time, heart rate, average speed, and even maintain a proper diet. It is also worth adding the possibility of tracking the route, or the amount of calories burned and hydration of the body. It's not just runners who use this technology. After all, we will see phones or smartwatches in cyclists, walkers, or simply people who spend their time actively.
The second category is team sports. Today, hardly any football fan can imagine a match at the highest level without Goal Line Technology or VAR. The first novelty that has been on the pitches for several years is designed to check whether the ball actually entered the goal. The system consists of a sensor built into the ball and cameras that record the position of the ball. If it crosses the goal line, then the referee gets a message on his watch. VAR, in turn, is a replay system that is designed to help referees make the right decision during a match.
Soccer isn't the only team sport that uses technology, though. In volleyball, but also in the individual discipline of tennis, the eagle's eye is used. The Hawk-Eye system works on a similar principle to the Goal Line. Cameras monitor the ball in search of its contact with the pitch or court. This system is used at the request of a player or team.
Technology in sport can also help, for example, to ensure safety in the stands. A monitoring system or a database of people noted for breaking the law help to effectively maintain order during the most important events.
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All these innovations mean that today's sport is more than just physical activity. Technology not only makes life easier, but also diversifies it, giving you tools to better understand your capabilities. Observing the achievements of technology, it is safe to say that the future has already arrived.
