# Hands-Free Heart Monitors The Alpha Watch Offers a Convenient Way to Track Health By Sarah Nazim | Published 2012-07-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpha References: [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alphaheartrate/alpha-the-holy-grail-of-heart-rate-look-ma-no-hand) & [https](http://https//www.facebook.com/AlphaHeartRate) Constant advances in technology leads to innovative product designs, including the Alpha heart rate monitor. The design is unlike other methods of tracking heart activity, which requires one to wear a chest vest and touch the display for results. This monitor works by simply wearing it around your wrist, like a watch, as it constantly tracks your heart activity. It also has an LED indicator that is perfect for athletes, as the tri-colored lighting indicates whether one should speed up, cool down or stay at a steady pace. The Alpha also tells time, so you don't have to worry about wearing a second watch. The device is equipped to connect via Bluetooth to any smartphone, which would allow for additional features such as [tracking speed and distance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allai-wearable1). This product is bound to appeal to fitness enthusiasts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Wearable Health Trackers:** The rise of Alpha heart rate monitor indicates a trend toward more convenient and accessible methods of health tracking. - **LED Indicator Technology:** The use of tri-colored lighting for heart activity tracking could lead to its application in other sports products or wearable devices. - **Bluetooth Integration:** Bluetooth integration with wearable health trackers like Alpha could disrupt the health and fitness industry by allowing for personalized insights and data tracking. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fitness Technology:** Alpha heart rate monitor and other wearable health trackers are disrupting the fitness industry by revolutionizing health tracking. - **Sports Equipment:** LED indicator technology could be applied to other sports equipment such as shoes, helmets, or even clothing. - **Smartphone Technology:** Bluetooth integration with wearable health trackers is leading to innovation in the smartphone industry by offering new features and capabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Virtual Heart Rate Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-listener.md) - [Next-Generation Screenless Fitness Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screenless-fitness-monitor.md) - [Blood Pressure-Monitoring Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yhe-bp-doctor-fit.md) - [Demure Blood Pressure Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aktiia-wearable-blood-pressure-monitor.md) - [Multipurpose Health-Monitoring Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitvii-health-watch.md) - [Clip-On Heart Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hrmfit.md) - [Hybrid Health-Tracking Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/withings-scanwatch-light.md) - [Subtle Ultra-Advanced Health Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whoop-50.md) - [ECG-Monitoring T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viscero-vest.md)