# Wearable Metabolism Monitors 'Gruve' Reminds You When It's Time to Get Moving By Howard Wu | Published 2009-03-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gruve-wearable-metabolism-monitor-and-fitness-reminder References: [worrell](http://www.worrell.com/design/gruve/) & [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/personal_wearable_device_designed_to_keep_track_of_your_burn_rate_12804.asp) The Gruve metabolism monitor was designed by Dr. Jim Levine of the [Mayo Clinic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Exer-AI). This nifty little device, which conveniently clips onto the user’s clothing, monitors an individual’s motions and measures their metabolic progress against their pre-measured benchmark. This progress is shown by the color of the LED indicator light, located on the top of the Gruve. If an individual is too passive, the Gruve emits a light vibration as a reminder to start moving more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Wearable Metabolism Monitors:** The trend of wearable metabolism monitors allows individuals to easily track their metabolic progress and be reminded to stay active. - **Motion Monitoring:** The trend of motion monitoring in wearable devices provides valuable insights into an individual's activity level and helps promote a more active lifestyle. - **Smart Clothing:** The trend of smart clothing integrates technology and fashion, allowing for seamless integration of wearable devices like metabolism monitors. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can leverage wearable metabolism monitors to offer personalized fitness recommendations and improve overall well-being. - **Technology:** The technology industry can develop innovative sensors and algorithms to enhance the accuracy and functionality of wearable metabolism monitors. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can collaborate with technology companies to create stylish and functional smart clothing that incorporates metabolism monitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Metabolism-Enhancing Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-and-app.md) - [Muscle-Monitoring Health Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muscle-oxygen-monitor.md) - [Real-Time Hydration Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geca.md) - [Portable Health Monitoring Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitrus-plus-30.md) - [Comprehensive Body Composition Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omron-health.md) - [Muscle Oxygen-Measuring Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clomp.md) - [Metabolism-Tracking Fitness Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrahuman.md) - [Motivational Fitness Tracker Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neatfit-fitness-tracker.md) - [Stride-Assisting Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolve-mvmt.md)