While some people prefer the sound of their breath, footsteps and more keep their pace as they workout, others rely on music; the MusicalHeart App targets the latter while intriguing the former. Not a typical music app, the MusicalHeart App reads the user's heart-rate to recommend songs to listen to while training or exercising. In this way, an athlete is constantly challenged to move to the pace of the music being listened to.
Essentially, the MusicalHeart App will select a song that matches the pre-defined desired intensity level. According to the creators, "The system is personalized--the user sets his or her personal goal (such as a target heart rate zone) and the device recommends and plays appropriate music--considering his current heart rate, target heart rate, past responses to music, and activity level."
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Athlete-tailored Music Apps
- Apps that customize music based on athlete's heart-rate are becoming more popular.
- Personalized Fitness Technology
- The MusicalHeart App is part of a growing trend in personalized fitness technology.
- Biometric Data-driven Music Selection
- The MusicalHeart App is an example of using biometric data to drive personalized music selection.
Where This Applies
- Fitness Technology
- The MusicalHeart App is part of the fitness technology industry, which is constantly evolving.
- Music Streaming
- Music streaming platforms can take advantage of biometric data-driven music recommendations to attract fitness enthusiasts.
- Wearable Technology
- The MusicalHeart App demonstrates the potential for wearable technology to incorporate biometric data and influence the user experience.
