Wearable devices like heart-rate monitors, GPS and RFID trackers, ECG and EMG sensors can record just about every key biometric indicator of an athlete’s training load—except hydration. Thirst and urine color...
Gatorade has come up with a new way to entertain while teaching athletes about proper hydration. The beverage company unveiled its new ‘Beat The Blitz’ VR game featuring former NFL All-Pro and Super Bowl champion, Peyton Manning. “I look a little younger in 3D,” quipped Manning in a recently released Gatorade video. ‘Beat The Blitz’ has […]
Water, everyone knows, is the ultimate hydrator. It’s the only substance in the world that every living thing needs. But for those who want or need a little something more to keep their bodies going, a tech-laden water bottle could be the answer. At CES in January, LifeFuels unveiled its smart bottle. The Innovation Award-winning […]
Gatorade getting involved with the NBA Development League gained attention for one reason: rebranding to the Gatorade League or G-League. The sports drink giant, however, had much more than naming rights in mind when it signed the deal. As part of the partnership, the G-League will be assisted by the Gatorade Sports Science Institute. It’s […]
North Carolina State University researchers have developed new wearable technology that tracks hydration in real-time through a skin hydration sensor. Researchers believe the benefits of this technology can be utilized in many ways, including by athletes. Yong Zhu, an associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at NC State, explains that the “sensor could be used to […]
