10 hot fitness gadgets

New Delhi: A top tech category at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas was health and fitness. A lot of exhibitors showed off gadgets that put people in control of their health besides giving a better understanding how to keep themselves well. The glut of activity trackers showcased during the show were Nike Fuelband, Jawbone Up, Polar Rcx3 GP, Strava Run and Strava Cycling, and many more. At the same time, companies unveiled products that makes staying more portable. For instance, Tao Wellness unveiled a tiny fitness device, called the WellShell, which aims to help people get some exercise where ever they happen to be, whether stairs, the couch, or in the office. The pocket-size device uses isometric exercising -- the application of pressure -- to improve strength, muscle tone, and circulation.Let us take a look at some of the best fitness gadgets showcased at CES 2014:The Technogym treadmill controlled by Google Glass Technogym announced a new fitness equipment for those who like to go running indoors and wear their Google Glass. The product will let Glass wearers tap into the specially enhanced treadmill allowing them to see running data on their headset. The device lets the treadmill accepts voice commands and even allows the user to video chat with a personal trainer.Razer Nabu Razer, a popular company in the desktop gaming industry, announced the all-new Nabu smartband, a hybrid smartwatch and activity tracker. The Nabu is similar to the Nike FuelBand, but goes a step further, as it also displays your smartphone's notifications, communicates with other Nabu bands that are nearby, and can be controlled by active gestures the user performs.Reebok Checklight Reebok displayed its head-mounted impact indicator, called Checklight, which tells wearer how serious that last tackle really was. By combining an accelerometer and a gyroscope into a small, lightweight package, the Checklight is able to measure both the strength of the impact and how your head is likely to respond to it. Unveiled over the summer, the Checklight is available for retail now and sells on Reebok's site for $149.99.June Bracelet Netatmo unveiled its June bracelet – a sensor measuring sun exposure. The bracelet, available for $99 in gold, gunmetal, or platinum — synchronizes with an iOS app to inform wearers of their sun exposure. The app also dishes out advice, using the sun's measured UV index to suggest its owner wears a hat, puts on sunglasses, or applies sunscreen.Sony Core Fitness Tracker Sony unveiled a fitness tracker called Core, which fits into other accessories such as a SmartBand. The device integrates with an app called Lifelog, which Sony hopes to build into a platform.Lumo Lift will make you stand straighter Lumo BodyTech unveiled the Lumo Lift, a wearable device that tracks physical activity and helps improve posture. The gadget gives the power to help alleviate completely avoidable back pain. Like other wearable gadgets, the Lumo Lift counts steps and estimates calories burned. In addition, it calculates how much time users spend in a ‘strong confident posture.' The Lumo Lift can be set to vibrate every time users slouch, reminding them to sit or stand straight.Garmin Vivofit Garmin introduced the Vivofit, a waterproof fitness tracker. The company claims that it has a full year's worth of battery on one charge.Babolat Play Do you want to be able to master the court like Nadal? Babolat's new high-tech racquets can improve your strokes by capturing and comparing them to the world's greatest as well as against your friends. The Babolat Play Pure Drive "connected" rackets looks and plays just like their regular counterparts but there are sensors built into the handle to measure your every swing, spin and serve. It is available for $399.FitBug Orb fitness plans At CES 2014, FitBug unveiled targeted 12-week plans designed to push users toward their specific desired results. Stamped with colorful descriptors such as "no more baby belly," the device claims its workout programs work as virtual personal trainers.Tao exercise device The handheld device, dubbed the Tao, looks similar to a computer mouse, and comes with an accompanying app (iOS and Android). The Tao coaches user through 50 exercises related to isometrics - science of applying pressure - that is the basis of many popular workouts like pilates and plank exercising - and adds a gaming element. By holding the device portion (called the Tao WellShell) in hands and pushing hard, its internal pressure sensor works at muscles.