# Accelerometer Fitness Bracelets The Nike+ FuelBand Monitors Everyday Activities for Healthy Living By Meghan Young | Published 2012-01-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-fuelband References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/nike-fuelband/) & [nike](http://www.nike.com/fuelband/) Healthy lifestyles have become a big concern for many people and as a result there have been a lot of [new technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tband) such as the [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-project-amplify)+ FuelBand that help people to stay on track and reach their goals. The Nike+ FuelBand uses a built-in three-axis accelerometer to record all daily activity including running, walking, dancing and more. It then translates this information into NikeFuel, which is a "a normalized score based on oxygen kinetics that awards points equally regardless of physical makeup," according to [Uncrate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wayne-enterprises-x-uncrate-x-asystem-immunity). The Nike+ FuelBand connects to the NikeFuel website via USB and Bluetooth. The Nike+ Fuelband has integrated red-to-green LEDs along the wristband to indicate where a person is in regards to their goal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Accelerometer Technology:** With the advancement of accelerometer technology, there is an opportunity for companies to create innovative ways to track and monitor daily activities for healthy living. - **Personalized Fitness Tracking:** There is a growing trend of using wearable technology to personalize fitness tracking, providing individuals with a better understanding of their overall health and fitness levels. - **Integrated Technologies:** The integration of technologies such as USB and Bluetooth has created a market for wearable devices that connect seamlessly to other devices to provide enhanced personal tracking and monitoring. ### Where This Applies - **Wearable Technology:** The wearable technology industry is experiencing a surge in demand for fitness trackers that offer personalized tracking options to users. - **Fitness Industry:** As fitness trends continue to evolve, there is an opportunity for the fitness industry to incorporate wearable technology for tracking and monitoring of activity, which could lead to increased revenue streams. - **Consumer Electronics:** With the rise in demand for personalized fitness tracking, there is a growing market for consumer electronics companies to produce and market wearable fitness tech that integrates seamlessly with other devices, such as smartphones and tablets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Motivational Fitness Tracker Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neatfit-fitness-tracker.md) - [Self-Charging Fitness Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mother-bracelet.md) - [Wearable Fitness Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airjump.md) - [Motion-Sensing Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-digital-basic-gdb500.md) - [Smart Wearable Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diesel-x-ultrahuman.md) - [Screen-Free Fitness Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luna-band.md) - [Optical Fitness Armband Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peloton-heart-rate-band.md) - [Comprehensive Health Fitness Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-band-9.md) - [Intuitive Health-Tracking Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-smart-ring.md)