# Real-Time Swim Trackers This Swimming Technology Measures Water Pressure to Assess Technique By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-08-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-technology References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/pressure-audio-swimming-technique/44767/) & [ekvv.uni-bielefeld.de](http://ekvv.uni-bielefeld.de/blog/uninews/entry/boosting_swimming_performance_with_sound) A group of engineers and researchers working out of Bielefeld University in Germany have gone about improving an exceptionally innovative and impressive swimming technology that is designed to make it easier than ever for competitive swimmers competing at the highest level of the sport to make use of [real-time feedback and monitoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-eyewear1), allowing them to exercise a tangible competitive edge over their rivals. This swimming technology makes use of special gloves that are capable of measuring the pressure of water flow, with the resulting data then routed to special software that [translates the information to sound](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suunto-aqua) which the athlete can hear in real-time. With the Olympic swimming competition just days away, this swimming technology will surely capture heads among athletes looking to make use of scientific prowess to enhance their performance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 19% | 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Real-time Feedback:** The swimming technology provides real-time feedback to competitive swimmers, allowing them to improve their technique on the spot. - **Wearable Technology:** Using special gloves that measure water pressure, this swimming technology exemplifies the growing trend of wearable technology in sports. - **Performance Enhancement:** Competitive swimmers can use this technology to gain a competitive edge by leveraging real-time data to optimize their training and technique. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sports Technology:** The swimming technology aligns with the sports technology industry, which focuses on creating innovative solutions to enhance athletic performance. - **Wearable Fitness:** This technology relates to the wearable fitness industry, which offers a range of devices and tools to track and improve athletic performance. - **Sports Performance Analysis:** The swimming technology highlights the importance of sports performance analysis industry, as athletes and coaches utilize data-driven insights to optimize training and technique. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Augmented Reality Swim Goggles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augmented-reality-swim-goggles.md) - [Underwater-Safe Smart Goggles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-swim-2.md) - [Competitive Swimming Performance Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/competitive-swimming.md) - [Health-Tracking Swimmer Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soswim-safety-bracelet.md) - [Athletic Sweat-Tracking Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrosense-ai-sweat-sensor.md) - [Current-Generating Swimming Pool Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swim-jet.md) - [Competitive Surf Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surfbuddy.md) - [Self-Inflating Kids Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-swimwear.md) - [Accurate Wearable Hydration Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowbio-s1.md)