Trend cluster
Category

Digitized
Posture

Seeking ease of use, consumers turn to digital methods of maintaining alignment.

Posture-Correcting GadgetsComprehensive Fitness AccessoriesPrecise Posture CorrectorsIntuitive Fitness TrackersStationary Health-Monitoring Apps

Trend

What is the Digitized Posture trend?

Digitized Posture: As more aspects of healthcare go digital, consumers are seeking guidance with basic goals like posture improvement. The blurred lines between work and everyday life has led to more office dwellers than ever, which is pushing consumers to look for digital methods of improving the health issues associated with a more sedentary lifestyle.

Trend themes

Themes within the Digitized Posture trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Digital Healthcare

As more aspects of healthcare go digital, more digital guidance on basic health goals such as posture improvement will be in demand.

02

Wearable Posture Correction

Wearable technology that helps correct posture will become more in demand as consumers look for discreet and effortless ways to improve posture.

03

Intuitive Fitness Tracking

Intuitive wearable technology that tracks posture, movement, and other health-related activities such as body temperature and heart rate will continue to grow and flourish in the health and fitness industry.

Industry implications

What the Digitized Posture trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Healthcare Industry

The healthcare industry will need to continue to adapt and integrate digital health technology in order to meet consumer demand.

For

Fitness Industry

The fitness industry will need to focus on wearable technology and comprehensive health tracking to continue to meet the needs of its consumers.

For

Technology Industry

The technology industry will need to continue to innovate and provide intuitive and user-friendly wearable technology in order to stay relevant and competitive.

Trend signals

Trend signals for Digitized Posture

Trend score 4.2 out of 10, from popularity 69%, activity 49%, freshness 8%.

Popularity69%
Activity49%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
  • Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe

Evidence

Examples of the Digitized Posture trend

6 featured examples from Jan 9 to Jul 16, 2014
Posture-Correcting Gadgets
CategoryLifestyle

Posture-Correcting Gadgets

The Lumo Lift Debuted at CES 2014

Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate posture-correcting features into existing fitness trackers to provide a comprehensive health and wellness solution.

Comprehensive Fitness Accessories
CategoryTech

Comprehensive Fitness Accessories

Movea G-Series Tracked Activity and Examined Posture at CES 2014

The Movea G-Series Fitness Tracker represents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the fitness technology industry, offering advanced tracking capabilities and improved accurac…

Precise Posture Correctors
CategoryLifestyle

Precise Posture Correctors

The UpRight Posture Correction Device Detects Bends in Your Lower Back

Opportunity for HealthTech companies to incorporate posture correction technology into health-related wearables for rehabilitation, physiotherapy, and chiropractic patients.

Intuitive Fitness Trackers
CategoryLifestyle

Intuitive Fitness Trackers

The LifeTip Wearable Fitness Trackers Help Get You Into Shape

The health and wellness industry can leverage multifaceted fitness trackers to provide comprehensive health monitoring solutions to consumers.

Stationary Health-Monitoring Apps
CategoryTech

Stationary Health-Monitoring Apps

The Darma App Notes Posture and Heart Rate While Sitting

The health and fitness industry could benefit from adding stationary health-monitoring technology into their products.

Posture-Correcting Cushions
CategoryLifestyle

Posture-Correcting Cushions

The Tech-Savvy Smart Cushion by Darma Helps You Sit Upright

The furniture industry can leverage posture-correcting cushion technology to create innovative seating options that prioritize the user's spinal health and well-being.