Wearables

The pandemic has turned the fitness world upside down. Closed studios and no public sports. Now, not only are gym-goers returning to studios, but online is trending more than ever. An industry between great challenges and diverse opportunities.

T-shirts give health tips, 5G networks enable a whole new complete experience at events and mini-sensors help contain Corona - wearables will connect and facilitate our lives even more in the future.

The market for wearables has grown more than tenfold in the past five years. And the development is progressing rapidly: wearables as potential corona warning devices, intelligent data glasses or integration into clothing are just three of many trends.

Smartwatch, fitness bracelet, data glasses - wearables are booming. And produce sensitive data. How do manufacturers deal with this?

Nike and Adidas competitor Under Armour develops training app "Map My Run" with shoe chip for running.

Fitness lives off of direct comparison: whether at the Hyrox competition, via apps and wearables at “Let's Move For A Better World,” or at worldwide CrossFit® challenges. We take a close look at the trend.

We list the most promising smart clothes, wearables and gadgets on the market to help you get fitter and more flexible. These smart technologies can help you to improve your yoga practice.

A gentle vibration reminds you to get up, the T-shirt measures the performance. ISPO.com shows how printed e-textiles will influence the future of the clothing industry and why they are now also easy to wear.

Are you thinking what to pack for your next hike? These gadgets will help you in your next adventure, whether you are a beginner or a more experienced hiker.

The outdoor technology company Garmin has presented good figures for the second quarter. The outdoor and fitness segments continue to boom. In the second half of the year, hopes are pinned on the new GPS smart watches.