In the golf and fitness realm, technology is working hard to support you in staying healthy, meeting your goals and improving overall wellness. Fitness trackers can now monitor heart health and analyze sleep, golf GPS watches can suggest clubs based on past performance and there are even some apparel pieces designed for improving performance and recovery. Here are some of our favorite wearable tech gadgets to help keep you on track with all your on- and off-course goals
Whoop’s newest wearable is slightly smaller than the original brand and features a new sensor to improve accuracy. The new version (available September 27) can monitor blood oxygen levels and skin temperature for a more wholistic look at the body’s readiness for activity. Whoop has a cult-like following because of it uses your training, recovery, sleep and wellness data to provide personalized recommendations and feedback. The brand has also expanded its offering into apparel that can house the Whoop, so you can capture data without having it on your wrist.
The premiere golf GPS smartwatch from Garmin, the S62 has an easy-to-read screen with a virtual caddie that factors in wind speed, direction and makes club suggestions. It’s preloaded with 41,000 courses to provide distances to the front, middle and back of the green along with information on hazards, green shape and where to play blind shots.
For those who don’t want to link a phone to their golf GPS smartwatch, the ShotScope V3 is a great option. It’s got a large color screen and plots every shot you make on a map of the course so you can analyze your game post-round. In-round, it’s got automatic shot detection and distances for greens and hazards with a GPS accuracy up to 30cm.
Forme is a company that makes apparel designed to correct posture and encourage overall wellness. Worn by Harold Varner III, the Forme shirt is designed to pull the shoulders down and back to train alignment and open the chest for increased oxygen intake. Known for its men’s tees and women’s sports bras, the brand recently launched a men’s golf shirt with the same posture training technology.
The Oura Ring has been receiving hype from celebrities and Instagram influencers as one of the more compact and stylish fitness trackers. The simple band is primarily a sleep tracker, but will also monitor heart rate, temperature and light activity. This ring falls into the fitness tracker category, but is more of a sleep and wellness device than a workout tool.
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