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activity. Roberts says a DNA test can show “exactly what
it is about your body that would make training easier”.
If you don’t have access to a trainer or gym that
can provide you with a biometric workout, DNAFit
can provide one for you virtually. Once you have
your results, you can sign up for one of its “Elevate”
programmes (100 Day Fat Burner or 100 Day Muscle
Builder), which use the “world’s first and only proven
genetic training algorithm” to create a bespoke
schedule. Knowing, for instance, that you have the
potential for fast recovery and that you respond best to
power training means you could cope with daily weight
lifting and spinning classes.
Still, personal trainer and former Royal Marine
Commando Philip McDougall warns that it’s also
important to listen to your instincts: “Fitness tracking
tools can help beginners to gauge things such as pace
and distance, but I’m personally against tech being
involved in fitness monitoring for regular exercisers,
apart from a simple stopwatch or interval timer.
Runners should plan their route, memorise distance
markers and rely on feedback from their own bodies.” Q
FITNESS TRACKERS
TomTom Touch
This fitness tracker measures
body fat and muscle mass
composition, steps, calories,
sleep time and heart rate. You
can also log your workouts
and receive incoming call/SMS
notifications so you don’t have to
worry about checking your phone.
US$129.99, tomtom.com
FitBit Charge 2
Standout functions include GPS
connection to your
phone and SmartTrack, which
records activities such as cycling
and hiking. It also shows your
cardio fitness score and creates
guided breathing sessions in time
with your heart rate.
From US$149.95, fitbit.com
Moov Now
Designed
to “coach”
you with
voice
commands
and real-
time stats,
Moov Now’s 9 Axis Omni
motion sensor will track your
form in 3D. It can assess your
boxing technique, swimming
stroke rate and the landing
impact of your feet when
running to help avoid injury.
US$60, welcome.moov.cc
Samsung Gear Fit 2
This GPS sports
band will
track your
running route
independently
of your
smartphone so
you can leave it at
home. Its heart rate
monitor will show you when you
hit high-intensity zones and can
tell the difference between cycling
and elliptical trainers.
US$179, samsung.com
Microsoft Band 2
Calculates your running
pace and personal bests, tracks
the elevation of your bike ride,
and uses GPS to show you how
far away holes are from you on
the golf course. Cortana voice-
recognition is embedded.
US$249, microsoft.com/
microsoft-band
Above: Technogym’s Myrun home treadmill streams data to your tablet
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