# Wearable Coach Fitness-focused wearables uplevel their capabilities to give feedback. By [Courtney Scharf](https://www.trendhunter.com/Courtney), Chief Client Officer | Published Dec 6, 2018 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/wearable-coach ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.7/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Wearable Coach trend? **Wearable Coach:** Consumers have been using wearables to track their everyday and fitness activities for some time now. More recently, however, technology breakthroughs have made it so that wearable products are able to give more meaningful feedback and tailored coaching on workouts, providing a more personalized experience. ## The consumer insight behind the Wearable Coach trend As a result of the broader shift toward wellness, many consumers today are highly invested in bettering themselves both mentally and physically. This has led to a huge demand for products that not only help consumers quantify their progress on these fronts but help them self-direct their betterment more broadly as well. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: May 3 to Jul 29, 2018 - Published: Dec 6, 2018 - Patterns: [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Wearable Coach trend ### Focus on Personalized Fitness Tracking Developing AI and data analytics powered fitness wearables to meet the demand for better and personalized workout coaching. ### Integration of Meditation and Breathing Techniques with Fitness Wearables Creating fitness wearables with sensors built to track breathing and offer guidance to optimize workouts and mindful exercises. ### Advancements in Gym-Ready Wearables Creating specialized fitness wearables that can track workout metrics beyond calorie count like reps done, work-to-rest ratio and round splits. ## What the Wearable Coach trend means for industry ### For Fitness Wearables Fitness wearables companies can innovate by developing more personalized wearables using AI and data analytics. ### For Mental Health Wearables Mental health wearable companies can incorporate breathing and meditation sensors in their wearable products to aid with stress and anxiety management. ### For Athletic Wearables Athletic wearable companies can develop products specifically for crossfit enthusiasts and gym-loving athletes to track workout metrics beyond calorie count. ## Workshop question How well does your brand leverage technology in order to help consumers reach their goals? ## Trend signals for Wearable Coach Trend score 5.7 out of 10, from popularity 85%, activity 79%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 85% - Activity: 79% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Wearable Coach trend 5 featured examples from May 3 to Jul 29, 2018. - [AI-Powered Running Coaches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1coach): The '1Coach' Wearable Monitors Your Performance for Optimized Runs (Category: Tech) Implication: Manufacturing fitness equipment with advanced technology can lead to increased demand for personalized and optimized workouts. - [Intuitive Workout-Tracking Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/u-band): The 'U Band' Monitors Performance for Personalized Coaching (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Opportunity for wearable tech companies to create innovative fitness tracking devices like the 'U Band'. - [AI-Powered Fitness Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocketbody): The 'RocketBody' Wearable Tracks Metrics with Precision (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The health tech industry can embrace disruptive innovation by investing in AI-powered wearable technology that tracks and analyzes various health metrics. - [Clip-On Breathing Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breathing-sensor): RESPA is a Wearable That Tracks One's Breathing Patterns During Activity (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: There is an opportunity for sports and fitness industries to incorporate wearable breathing sensors into their products and services to enhance performance and optimize breathing… - [Specialized Gym-Ready Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/push-nexus): The PUSH 'NEXUS' Tracks Reps, Work-to-Rest Ratio and More (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The advancement of specialized gym-ready wearables creates disruptive innovation opportunities within the wearable technology industry to develop devices that can track comprehens… ## 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)