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Nothing motivates a run like new gear. From smartwatches and shoes to vests, headlamps and more, we checked out and tested a bunch of cool new products to save you time.
SCREEN, SUBSCRIPTION & DISTRACTION FREE Garmin CIRQA Smart Band | RRP R4 499 | garmin. com Fitness trackers are one of technology’ s healthiest innovations in modern times, and a real gateway to inspiring couch potatoes toward sustainable health goals. It’ s ironic that digital platforms designed to keep us“ connected” to a wider universe have alienated many of us from actual human experiences. For fit, healthy people a big run is a flex, but we tend to overlook that sedentary people often feel intimidated rather than inspired by that, and may even struggle to take that first brisk walk around the neighbourhood. We applaud non-invasive gadgets that subtly and privately inspire and guide those who need or desire wellness most towards their goals, providing scientific biometric health data along the way.
Garmin CIRQA Smart Band offers comprehensive 24 / 7 health monitoring and activity tracking without a subscription barrier, and is perfect for those who prefer to sleep and work without the distraction of always wearing a watch. The discreet design offers up to 10 days of battery life, providing around-the-clock health and fitness monitoring with data that can instantly be accessed through the Garmin Connect app. It’ ll give you metrics like wrist-based heart rate, Pulse Ox2, stress level, daily steps, calories burned, manual activity tracking( including running and yoga) and skin temperature. And for women, there are menstrual cycle predictions and pregnancy indicators.
WOUND CARE ON THE FLY Elastoplast Spray Plaster | RRP R150 | elastoplast. co. za While its technical abilities don’ t meet those of a traditional fabric plaster, we see the appeal of the Elastoplast Spray Plaster. It offers convenience and speed for athletes who get scraped but need to keep their eyes on the prize. The small, lightweight bottle is convenient to pack for a run and the spray plaster is easy to apply in under a minute. It will perform the all-important basics: fixing the problem fast, and keeping the wound protected from bacteria for the duration of your run. A bonus is that it applies whatever is needed, wherever it’ s needed, so you don’ t need to scramble for the right-sized plaster or worry about it falling off while you’ re running. Another win is that there’ s no need to find and stash those small pieces of removable adhesive that can litter the trails.
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