Wearables and trainables: the trends of today and tomorrow

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Lust for performance, June 2017

Dr. Markus Klingenberg

Wearables and trainables will play an increasingly important role in training and health management in the future.

If you look closely, you will notice the growing popularity of wearable measurement systems in recent years. The most conspicuous are, of course, watches and wristbands that not only display the time, but also record other data – such as steps taken, standing time, calories burned and, in some cases, heart rate. However, sensors can also be integrated into clothing; this is referred to as “smart clothing” (1).

In summary, most of these systems are used to monitor bodily functions, record movement and locate people. As they are worn on the body, they are referred to as “wearables” (2).

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Leistungslust: Wearables und Trainables - die Trends von heute und morgen

Dr. Markus Klingenberg

Ich bin Facharzt für Orthopädie und leitender Arzt an der Beta Klinik in Bonn. Meine Spezialgebiete sind minimalinvasive Schulter-, Knie- und Sprunggelenk-OPs. In der Sportmedizin liegen meine Schwerpunkte im Bereich Verletzungs- Prophylaxe und Rehabilitation.

Nebenher bin ich gefragter Autor und Referent bei Fortbildungen für Ärzte und Trainer.

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