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GPS-Enabled Sports Watches

Polar's Smart Sports Watches Track Fitness Progress and More

— August 3, 2016 — Lifestyle
The Polar M600 is a smart sports watch that connects consumers to everything they need to get the most out of each workout.

In addition to tracking heart rate, calories burned and physical progress, the devices monitor sleep so that consumers can get a better idea of what they're resting patterns are like so that they can take steps in improving their overall health. The smart sports watches are especially great for those fond of outdoor exercises, as the Polar M600 is equipped with an incredibly accurate integrated GPS system that allows them to see their distance, route and speed.

The device's 'Smart Coaching' feature offers an 'Activity Guide' that shows how active its wearer has been all day, a 'Running Index' that shows how one's "running performance is developing" and the option to set up a 'Smart Profile' so that the smart sports watches are specifically matched to each consumer's activities, enabling them o keep tabs on their personal goals more efficiently.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Sports Watches - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced features like sleep tracking and integrated GPS to appeal to fitness enthusiasts.
2. Health Tracking - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate features that monitor heart rate, calories burned, and physical progress, providing a comprehensive view of fitness and health.
3. Data-driven Coaching - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Enhance the smart coaching feature to provide personalized insights and recommendations based on users' activity levels and goals.
Industry Implications
1. Fitness Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine advanced sports watch features with other fitness technologies to create a seamless and integrated fitness tracking experience.
2. Outdoor Sports - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sports watches specifically designed for outdoor exercises, with features like accurate GPS tracking and route planning.
3. Wearable Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate smart sports watch functionality with other wearable devices to offer a comprehensive suite of health and fitness tracking solutions.
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