Smart fitness devices

The smart home uses the internet of things, data analysis and interconnected devices to help you achieve your fitness goals. This article lists the latest smart appliances that a smart home uses to help with keep someone fit. Turn your smart home into a smart gym with these appliances;

1. Withings smart body scale

smart body scale

Functions

Accurately measures and monitors the following:

  • Weight
  • Body fat
  • Water percentage
  • Muscle mass
  • Bone mass

Features

  • Compatible with all devices including the apple watch
  • Has a pregnancy tracker and a baby mode for specialized measurements
  • Automatic smartphone app syncing
  • Contains up to 8 different profiles that can be created and their histories saved
  • Compatible with voice commands like Alexa

Pros

  • With the patented position control, you can centre yourself for accurate and precise measurement
  • In addition to the measurement it provides daily weather forecast
  • Has a long lasting battery
  • It shows more than just weight measurement
  • Provides consistent weigh-ins
  • Easily links with WiFi and these health apps – Apple Health, FitBit, Google Fit and My Fitness Pal
  • It auto-tracks your progress and shows your progress

Cons

  • May require some personal information

2. YOSUDA indoor smart cycling bike

indoor smart cycling bike

Functions

Exercise bike for indoor cycling experience to work out your:
  • Muscles
  • Lose weight
  • Enhance heart/lung function

Features

  • Smooth and quiet ride because of the belt driven system
  • Has an LCD monitor that tracks speed, distance and calories burnt
  • Has both an Ipad and water bottle holder
  • Contains a tablet or phone holder
  • The 35 pound flywheel and heavy duty frame help with stability
  • Has a 2 way adjustable non-slip handlebar and a 4-way padded seat for comfort

Pros

  • Easy to assemble
  • The seat is adjustable for various body sizes
  • Adjustable covers on pedals give more support and prevent feet slip
  • Pure wool brake pad reduces any noise
  • Transportation wheels mounted at the bottom give effortless movement
  • Replenish water any time and listen to music as you work out
  • Attend any virtual cycling class or watch Netflix while you cycle
  • Has a one year free part replacement

Pros

  • The logo may wear off after a while but can be easily fixed with glue

3. Nordic Track T Series 6.5 Si Treadmill

Smart treadmill

Functions

  • Exercise appliance for indoor running to work out

Features

  • Real time performance tracking
  • Built in workouts designed by a certified trainer
  • 2.6 CHP drive system
  • Console sound system to play music through
  • 20” by 55” tread belt

Pros

  • Keeps you motivated and engaged with the real time tracking of your progress
  • Helps you achieve your fitness goals with the over 20 hour built in workout videos which offer interactive personal training
  • Comes with a one month fee iFit membership
  • The treadmill can be readjusted to mimic various real world terrain
  • The treadmill is designed in such a way that it can be folded in order to occupy minimum space
  • Can be positioned in different inclines to support any kind of cardio training
  • Has cup holder for any size of water bottle
  • Keeps track of time, distance covered and workouts

Cons

  • You may have to use earphones for best music experience

4. The Kasa Smart Outdoor Plug KP400

smart vertical climber

Functions

Offers a full body workout at the comfort of your home including:
  • Calorie burning
  • Cardio
  • Muscle toning

Features

  • Low impact workout that is easy on the knees and ankles
  • Is lightweight and adjustable
  • Comes 90% pre-assembled
  • Supports up to 240lbs
  • Comes with a bonus fitness app that has easy working out instructions

Pros

  • Automatically records your use and tracks your progress through the app
  • The bonus fitness app acts like a personal fitness coach
  • App provides some suitable recipes that are important during workouts
  • Its compact folding enables easy storage
  • Is very versatile since it combines various exercises for a full body workout so no need to go to the gym
  • The instructions are straightforward so easy to use
  • Works for all fitness levels

Cons

  • If not used properly the rollers could get damaged.