Despite 61 million wearable fitness devices being sold worldwide last year, new data has found that the majority of people working out are still not fully clear on how to use a heart rate monitor to maximize their fitness goals. The research from Polar, a creator of wearable sports and fitness technology, has revealed that […]
At the University of Oklahoma, Sooners coaches are revolutionizing the 40-yard dash, one of football’s most fundamental tests of speed. Enlisting the help of Zybek Sports, which has developed performance measurement tech used at the NFL Combine, the Sooners created a 70-yard turf field within their brand new performance center. Under that stretch of gridiron […]
The Australian Rugby Union has partnered with digital consulting firm Accenture to deliver an innovative statistics platform which aims to improve the way the national team, the Qantas Wallabies, perform both on and off the field. The new analytics tool built in conjunction with Accenture aims to provide the Wallabies with a digital edge by […]
NEW YORK CITY – Age-old sports such as equestrian that have been in the Olympics for 100-plus years but are struggling to stay relevant, are beginning to tap technology to engage a new generation of fans. At the Central Park Horse Show in New York City this past weekend, event sponsor and German technology company […]
When you wake up on Saturday morning to watch your favorite college football team, you’re seeing the finished product. Those four quarters are the culmination of a lot more than a few practices throughout the week. To be your best, a delicate balance of study, nutrition, rehab and mental prep must be achieved. An element […]
