So-called ‘werable devices’ are electronic devices that, thanks to technological development, allow us to obtain numerous lifestyle or training metrics. However, the potential of the information gathered to actually improve health or make training more effective is often underestimated.

In fact, if we consider lifestyle, the correct interpretation of the number of steps or sleep characteristics can increase our awareness of our habits and then allow us to take action against any incorrect lifestyles.

«From a health-oriented training point of view, the use of heart rate as a tool to determine intensity is often overlooked. In fact, by correctly setting training zones based on heart rate, it is possible, for example, to perform activities at the optimal intensity to use fat for energy» explains Luca Demolli, sports technician and fitness trainer at the Mapei Sport Research Centre.

«There are also devices that can be worn for a week and, thanks to an accelerometer, allow a person’s entire lifestyle to be reconstructed and then provide indications for optimising the training process in terms of time and effectiveness.

This is why we do not underestimate the information obtained from these devices that we often wear on a daily basis» continues the expert in the latest episode of Cubetti di Sapere.