What is a connected bracelet?

If you've never heard of connected bracelets, it's time to get up to date. These new digital coaches are a real hit this year. Focus on these devices that ensure your shape day after day.

At first glance, it must be recognized that these devices do not look good. It is most often simple rubber bracelets, black or colored, with the best of a few light diodes, or even a small screen.

The connected bracelet has however been growing in popularity since 2013 and is truly the "in" object of this year. In recent months, many brands have followed the vein and launched their own bracelet. As a result, there is something for everyone ... and for all prices. Count between 30 and 150 euros, depending on the desired features. Precisely, come to the point: a connected bracelet, what is it? It is actually a mini-coach who tracks and records your activity throughout the day, or even at night. The basic functionality is the pedometer. You may not know it, but WHO recommends doing at least 10,000 steps a day to keep fit . Several studies recommend at least 7,000 daily steps.

Then, the possibilities vary depending on the model. Some of them record the distance traveled during the day, the metabolic calories burned, the heart rate, the level of oxygen in the blood, the sleep cycles ... Some bracelets connected even boast of waking you up according to the intensity of your sleep, but this function remains very approximate. On the other hand, some devices wake you up gently while vibrating. It is your spouse who will be happy!

Finally, if you are a fan of swimming, good news: some bracelets connected are waterproof up to several tens of meters.

What interest do I have to wear a connected bracelet?

Just say it right away: if you are a great sports, adept intense activities, and you are looking for a device pushing you to go even further, there is little chance that this type of device fills you.

On the other hand, if you want to improve your fitness little by little, but you find it hard to motivate yourself, the connected bracelet is for you. It should be noted that most bracelets are intended to be used in association with a dedicated mobile application, iPhone or Android. All data is recorded and can be viewed in the form of various graphics. You follow your progress in real time and ensure the daily maintenance of your fitness. Some connected bracelets are even able to recover the information collected by an impedometer scale! This instrument acts as a personalized coach: by allowing you to follow your progress day after day, it makes you want to go beyond. You can now monitor and control your shape to the tips of your toes.