We still can’t walk on water. How about cycling on it? The Manta5 Hydrofoil Bike, created by Guy Howard-Willis, Roland Alonzo and a group of Waikato Management School Alumni, is making the latter a reality. The bike uses hydrofoil, e-bike tech and a propeller, allowing users to plane on top of water. Design commenced in 2011 in Alonzo’s […]
IMeasureU, a wearable tech company focused on limb fatigue identification, is introducing a new product. Tuesday marked the official release of IMU Step, a motion-sensing wearable designed for professional and collegiate athletes. Already in use by the NBA/G-League, Pac-12 schools and Harvard, IMU Step measures “bone load,” or the amount of stress placed on athletes’ […]
A global partnership between Gatorade and Manchester City kicked off Sunday during the team’s match against Arsenal. The multi-year deal makes Gatorade Man City’s Official Sports Nutrition Partner and allows the club to leverage the world-renowned Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI). “Here at Man City we’re very serious about preparing our players for games the […]
Just over 16 years ago, Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Korey Stringer died after collapsing from heatstroke during training camp. In years since, there have been similar cases with college and professional athletes suffering complications due to heat exhaustion during practice. In 2010, the Korey Stringer Institute (KSI) opened at the University of Connecticut with a […]
Duke has found a new, innovative piece of tech to protect its athletes. The school announced a partnership with Vital Vio, a company using LED light to kill bacteria and stop the spread of infection. Using White Light Disinfection LED technology, Vital Vio protects against common bacteria like e. coli, salmonella, c. diff and MRSA. The […]
