# Digital Training Sports-specific tech enables an individual to train themselves. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published Apr 22, 2014 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/coachless-athletech ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.4/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Digital Training trend? **Digital Training:** The goal of many gadgets and apps is complete self-sufficiency, a concept that is infiltrating even the world of athletics. The once-exclusive realm of professional athletics is more attainable for the average consumer with technological assistance, serving as an accelerated version of the idea that anyone can learn to be talented given the right equipment. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Apr 6, 2014 to Nov 6, 2015 - Published: Apr 22, 2014 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Digital Training trend ### Sports-Specific Tech The development of sports-specific tech creates an opportunity to enhance athletic ability for enthusiasts and professionals alike. ### Personalized Coaching Personalized coaching technology creates an opportunity to guide athletes in real-time, providing targeted feedback on technique and form. ### Animal Monitoring Animal monitoring technology creates an opportunity to optimize equestrian performance by measuring the horse's speed, stride length, jump trajectory, movement symmetry, and gait. ## What the Digital Training trend means for industry ### For Sporting Goods Companies in the sporting goods industry can benefit from developing and marketing innovative sports-specific technology. ### For Fitness and Wellness Companies in the fitness and wellness industry can use sophisticated tech to personalize coaching and provide a more effective workout experience. ### For Animal Health Companies in the animal healthcare industry can improve athletic performance by creating monitoring gadgets to track and analyze animal health and activity. ## Trend signals for Digital Training Trend score 4.4 out of 10, from popularity 76%, activity 48%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 76% - Activity: 48% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Digital Training trend 4 featured examples from Apr 6, 2014 to Nov 6, 2015. - [Swimming Sport Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watch-for-swimmers): This Sleek Performance Watch is Designed for Swimmers (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The Swimmo is at the forefront of disrupting the sports technology industry by introducing a performance watch specifically designed for swimmers. - [Equestrian Monitoring Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balios): The Balios Device Monitors the Performance of Sport Horses (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The development of equestrian health monitoring gadgets could disrupt the equestrian industry by providing enhanced training and safety measures for horses. - [Digital Boxing Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-boxing-glove): The Puncho Tracks the Strength of Its User and Shares Stats Through an App (Category: Tech) Implication: Fitness centers and sports equipment manufacturers can leverage smart boxing gloves to enhance training programs and attract tech-savvy customers. - [Smartphone Golf Training Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golf-training-systems): Zepp Unveiled its 3D Golf Training System for Golf Enthusiasts (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The sports technology industry can leverage the trend of smartphone golf training systems to create innovative products that enhance athletes' performance and training. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)