# Fitness-Tracking Smart Belts The WELT Belt Monitors Your Eating and Workout Habits By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-08-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-belts References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/welt-smart-wellness-belt-30-08-2016/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/747005876/welt-the-smart-belt-for-fashion-and-health) While we're increasingly familiar with [wearable wristbands and watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitvii-health-watch) that are capable of tracking fitness parameters, the WELT takes an innovative new approach in its smart belt form. The WELT is designed to do the fundamental job of a belt -- keep your pants up -- while also offering a host of health-monitoring functions by working in conjunction with a special companion app. This particular smart belt is equipped with a magnetic sensor that is designed to track your waist size, something that is indispensable if you're trying to lose some pounds and also makes for a genius function when you consider where belts are worn. Additionally, this smart belt can track your steps and monitor your dietary habits. The WELT is a great example of a recently introduced invention, namely [wearable technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tband), speedily being incorporated in different contexts and product designs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wearable Technology:** Opportunity to integrate fitness-tracking capabilities into various wearable devices. - **Health Monitoring:** Potential to monitor health parameters and encourage healthy habits through wearable accessories. - **Smart Accessories:** Emerging market for smart belts and other accessories that offer multiple functionalities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fitness and Wellness:** Opportunity for fitness and wellness companies to expand their product offerings with smart belts. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Integration of technology into fashion accessories opens up new possibilities for the fashion and apparel industry. - **Mobile Applications:** Demand for companion apps and software development to support the functionality of wearable devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Holistic Fitness Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-wellness-app.md) - [Smart Recovery Health Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pal-wearable.md) - [Motivational Fitness Tracker Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neatfit-fitness-tracker.md) - [Health-Tracking Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthttracking-smart-rings.md) - [Body Composition Smartwatch Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-strap-2.md) - [Perspiration-Analyzing Fitness Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweat-fitness-tracker.md) - [AI-Driven Fitness Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aidriven-fitness-solution.md) - [Screen-Free Fitness Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luna-band.md) - [Wearable Monitoring Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tband.md)