Moov Now: a fitness tracker that encourages the owner to be active

Until recently, the “fitness tracker” was beautifully called a pedometer. Most gadgets counted the number of steps and calories spent on the road. Now everything has changed, and fitness trackers have become much more functional. An example is Moov Now.

This is the second version of the Moov tracker, which can serve as a personal trainer. At the same time, during training, information is given in voice mode, so you do not need to look at the phone screen all the time, which is far from always convenient. Let's see what this device is capable of.

Design

Moov Now is slightly smaller and thinner than the original Moov. This is a small disk, like Misfit Flash or Shine, with a small indicator at the top of it. Pressing the top of the disk allows you to initiate data synchronization with a mobile phone. There are several color options: blue, white, red. Each version comes with a silicone strap. The energy comes from a small replaceable battery, which lasts about six months.



The holes in the strap are made so that the silicone does not completely cover the skin, giving it the opportunity to “breathe”. On the hand the gadget sits quite comfortably, does not interfere and is almost not felt. The heart rate monitor is not here, so the strap does not need to be tightened too tight.



Moov Now is water protected and can be used to track swimmer activity. There is even the opportunity to control the boxer's movements - but in this case, the company recommends using two Moov Now at the same time.

Personal trainer

Moov Now developers did not focus on counting the number of steps, as the developers of most other trackers do. Instead, the focus is on activities and time spent on the move. There is also a partner application for Android and IOS; it always shows how much time a person remains active per day. For this, an accelerometer is used. It also counts how much time a person spends in a sitting position. Sleep monitoring is also used.

You can also look at more detailed statistics, for example, by the hour. The developers have provided the ability to edit the time that the gadget recorded as the time spent in a dream. Accelerometers do not always accurately monitor the quality and quantity of sleep, so the user is given the opportunity to adjust this data.

Moov Now can help train not only runners, but also swimmers, cyclists, people who work out in the gym. Sports are categorized. For example, the category “Running and Walking” - the maximum number of trainings is posted here. Selecting one of them takes the user to a separate page where a large amount of data is displayed.



Once the desired training mode is selected, you need to connect Moov to your phone (via Bluetooth). In some cases, you can also use a heart rate monitor with a Bluetooth module, information from such a device will go to the Moov application. When you select the voice training mode, the application checks the sound level, and if it turns out to be optimal, the training continues. During training, you can listen to music.



After that, you can choose the difficulty level of the workout for each type of workout. Now the company is working on changing training modes depending on the characteristics of the user's body (for example, weight).



Before the training begins, the application will give a small explanation of what is happening. Trainer's recommendations can be different, such as “keep the pace”, or “pull the foot higher.”



The sound advice of a trainer is an excellent solution that allows you to focus on training and not be distracted by gadgets. Of course, you need to use headphones, otherwise it will be difficult to hear anything. At the same time, Moov Now selects the intensity of the workout depending on how the user works.

As soon as the training ends, Moov Now shows the history of the training. You can access it from the application home page. The device captures a huge amount of data during training, and also records user records - including daily achievements, weekly or records for a longer period of time.



Being engaged, you can see your progress, and plan further training in accordance with this progress.

Output

Moov Now is perfect for users who need to know more than just the number of steps taken per day. A personal trainer on the wrist is a great option to get in great shape in a short time. At the same time, the trainer is also a generalist - adherents of various sports can receive tips.

You can buy Moov Now at the Medgadgets store . This is really a great device that will allow you to get in shape (or improve it) in the new year :)