For swimmers and triathletes in training or racing, keeping a tab on laps is tedious, but also it can be easy to lose track at times, especially as you tire. Plus there are frankly better things to think about while you’re working out in the pool. British company Swimovate has come up with a swimming computer, worn like a wristwatch, which takes the mental work out of keeping a lap count. But being a smart bit of tech, the Pool-Mate does a heap more besides.
It also calculates average strokes per lap, speed, distance, calories and efficiency – without you needing to stop to press a button, turn a dial, flick a switch, raise a sweat.
The Pool-Mate works using advance motion-sensor technology. In particular, a combination of motion sensors, software algorithms and digital signal processing detect the arms moving through the water and analyzes the data, giving read-outs for speed, distance and calories.
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“Athletes are now used to speed and distance computers for other sports, such as running and cycling, but what about swimming?” says Lisa Irlam, Swimovate’s CEO. “We wanted an affordable, smart and fully automatic solution.”
