For those in the business of getting an athlete to peak performance – and, perhaps more importantly, keeping them there, healthy and on the field of play – gone are the days of guessing. So long, supposing. Wave goodbye to wondering. No longer must a coach or trainer rely on gut instinct, no matter how […]
The Oakland Raiders selected safety Obi Melifonwu in the second round of the NFL draft, and he was a prospect whose draft stock improved after an eye-popping performance at the NFL combine. After starring at UConn, Melifonwu was able to stand out after training with wearable technology from Athos. Athos CEO Don Faul said Melifonwu was […]
NEW YORK — Wearable fitness technology company Athos launched an update to its brand and athlete training system Thursday and will now narrow its focus on supporting competitive, performance-driven athletes. Athos has compression gear with sensors that measures muscle activity using EMG (electromyography) and heart rate. The data is streamed to the user’s mobile device, providing real-time insights […]
Convergence (noun; con·ver·gence): The merging of distinct technologies, industries, or devices into a unified whole We are witnessing a unique state of the convergence of technology and the rest of the world. Wearable technology is no longer limited to fitness bands. We are starting to see it across other products like apparel, player tracking, and […]
With the best record in the NBA, the Golden State Warriors are cruising into the postseason. MVP candidate Stephen Curry and his ‘splash brother’ Klay Thompson have dominated the competition with their stellar playmaking, emerging defensive player of the year candidate Draymond Green has led the way defensively, and the rest of the role players […]
