Sports Biomechanics

Wearable Technology: How it helps athletes to understand 'fatigue'?

Have you ever wondered what wearables are and how they work when monitoring athletes' fatigue? Most of us consider fancy watches such as Fitbit and Apple watches as the major wearable devices that are not 100% true. In fact, there are many wearable options available to choose from, depending on your budget and what information you are looking for. These devices provide feedback regarding human behaviours such as sleeping too little, sitting too much, and not meeting the daily 10,000 steps. How do these small devices worn on your wrist or shoe know about your energy level or the level of readiness for exercises? In this article, we will discover the use of wearable devices and how it helps athletes to monitor fatigue.