# Digital Jogging Devices The V.relay Encourages Virtual Athletic Teamwork By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-08-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/v-relay References: [designbuzz](http://www.designbuzz.com/entry/virtual-relay-run-pro-healthy-life/) & [designblizzard](http://designblizzard.com/play/?cat=5) Many people find increased motivation to exercise when it's undertaken with a [workout buddy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-partners), but if the logistics of going for a neighborhood jog keep you and your friend apart, the V.relay gives you the cyber experience of running split intervals. You will end up going for a jog alone, but this electronic baton will beep, signaling to your scattered team members when each should begin sprinting as the previous athlete has completed his course. The gadget keeps track of every racer's [heart rate, speed, distance and location](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-workout-companion), syncing and uploading all data onto the Internet so that it's available for the individual's and the team's reference. The V.relay by Steve Sangik Lee fosters that [contemporary community spirit at a distance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympian-meeting). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Virtual Athletic Teamwork:** Opportunity to develop virtual workout platforms that connect people and encourage team motivation from anywhere. - **Electronic Trackers:** Opportunity to create devices that monitor heart rate, speed, distance, and location for individual and team exercise. - **Remote Fitness Communities:** Opportunity to build online communities that foster camaraderie and support for individuals engaging in remote workouts. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fitness Technology:** Companies can innovate in creating electronic devices that enhance workout experiences and track performance metrics. - **Sports Apparel:** Opportunity for sports apparel brands to design specialized clothing and accessories to accommodate electronic tracking devices. - **Online Fitness Platforms:** Opportunity for online fitness platforms to integrate virtual athletic team experiences and remote workout tracking. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gamified Treadmill Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aviron-victory-treadmill.md) - [Personalized Rowing Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergatta-rowbot.md) - [Multi-Faceted Virtual Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-10k-challenge.md) - [Plogging-Friendly Sports Bands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-running.md) - [Strategic Running Gameplay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battle-run.md) - [Group-Focused Remote Fitness Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remote-fitness-platform.md) - [VR-Enabling Exercise Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/360vrfit.md) - [Fitness-Focused VR Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hemvr.md) - [Wearable Athlete Smartphone Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easy-control-wearable-remote.md)