# Fitness-Tracking Headphones The Nike PHYSICAL+ Headphones Track Your Vitals During Workouts By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-05-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-physical References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/05/18/the-ultimate-fitness-phones/) Conceptually designed by Changho Lee, the [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mind-001-1) PHYSICAL+ headphones are positioned as an alternative product that will eliminate the need to wear traditional fitness trackers in order to keep track of your vitals. The headphones are designed with a sweat-proof aesthetic that is capable of offering [health sensor tracking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpods-pro-3) on the interior that will transmit all the information pertaining to your biometrics to your smartphone in real-time. This ensures that you don't have to deal with a wrist wearable or chest strap in order to keep all of your vitals tracked as you go about your physical activity. The Nike PHYSICAL+ headphones feature [detachable speaker units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streamline-hybrid-earphones) that can be utilized as portable speakers when not being used as headphones. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fitness-tracking Headphones:** Headphone companies can innovate by incorporating fitness tracking into their products. - **Sweat-proof Wearables:** The development of sweat-proof wearables can offer a more comfortable and convenient way to track fitness biometrics during physical activity. - **Wearable Audio Technology:** Incorporating detachable speaker units into wearable audio products offers users a multifunctional experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Headphone Manufacturing:** Headphone companies can capitalize on the growing demand for wearable fitness-tracking technology by integrating these features into their products. - **Fitness Wearable Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of fitness wearables can innovate by developing sweat-proof, non-intrusive devices that can track fitness biometrics more efficiently. - **Sports Audio Equipment:** Companies that specialize in sports audio equipment can expand their product offerings by incorporating detachable speaker units into wearable audio products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Brain Tracking Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mw75-neuro-lt.md) - [Fitness-Focused Sport Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-outlier.md) - [Wearable Fitness Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airjump.md) - [Headband Display Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boinc-headphones.md) - [Heart Rate-Tracking Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beats-powerbeats-pro-2.md) - [Athlete-Focused Off-Ear Earphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/float-run.md) - [Health-Sensing Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundcore-liberty-4.md) - [Helmet-Friendly Open Ear Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detachable-open-ear-headphones.md) - [Pro-Grade Athlete Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-soundcore-aerofit-pro.md)