6 iPhone accessories
To get you ready for the summer.
SUMMER IS COMING and you’ll want to look and feel your best, so it’s time to set aside some time, do some stretches and get your pulse racing. Perhaps you’ve been in this place before and given up, or maybe you just need a little tune-up. Smart tech can help keep you on track by giving you an idea of how your efforts are paying off without having to wait for plainly visible results – which is one reason many of us lose motivation.
Apple’s second-generation Watch is one way to track the energy you’re burning, especially now you can use it while swimming, but don’t limit your quest for a healthier life to only activities one wearable caters for – check out these iOS accessories for a broader, more flexible, choice.
Wahoo TICKR X
This $79 sensor tracks the motion and intensity of workouts. Apple sells a $149 bundle with a one-year Beachbody On Demand sub, with hundreds of workout videos.
AfterShokz Trekz Titanium
These sweatproof headphones use bone conduction and an open-ear design to keep you aware of things while running; if music motivates you, consider whether staying safe is worth the $129 price.
Zepp Tennis Sensor
Get fitter while having fun: add this $99 gadget to your favorite racket’s handle and you’ll be able to improve your game while getting fit.
Tangram Factory Smart Rope
LEDs in this $79 rope use persistence of vision to show your jump count; a software update will add calories burned and more.
Withings Body
As well as weight, this $129 scale measures muscle, fat and body mass, plus hydration. Its Health Mate app visualizes data and provides progress updates to help you stick to goals.
Concept2 Model D rowing machine
Add this $945 kit to your home gym and realize serious ambitions thanks to its performance monitor, which can be paired with iOS to send data to mobile apps.