Background
Your health depends on what you eat and the amount of exercise you get involved in. The two are indispensable. While there is a lot of information on the internet and other media about health programs that you can follow, participating in such programs requires the help of a specialist especially when it comes to exercising. But hiring such a specialist is quite expensive, and in most cases it may be difficult to fit both your time schedules. The best alternative to you comes in the name of LEO. This is a device that fits comfortably on your thighs and monitors your body’s complex biosignals as you exercise, analyses them then translates them into simple, actionable advice in real-time.
Design
LEO is made from comfortable and breathable material that would not make it feel as a baggage. Even its sensors are made from conductive fabric meaning you need not worry about metal wires. And the materials are water-tight; they will withstand sweat, rain and even handwashing. The only tough part is a small electronics enclosure but it has a padded back for maximum comfort. LEO is also small in size, once you slip it on, you can pull your shorts over it and it will not show as an embarrassing protrusion.
How it works
As you exercise, LEO automatically senses your muscle activity using a technique called electromyography (EMG). This is a technique in which tiny electrical signals generated by your muscle contractions are acquired by the gadget at the surface of your skin. These are referred to as muscle signatures.LEO recognizes these muscle signatures then determines what you are doing and whether you are doing it right. The signals are translated into useful information that can help you improve in your exercise program.LEO analyzes and quantifies everything including lactic acid accumulation, hydration level, heart rate and even technique deficiencies. It then gives you notifications and recommendations.
Through its intelligent sensing, the device ensures that you get the best from your workout and reduces the risk of injury. It can sense incoming injuries and suggest ways in which you can avoid them. Surprisingly enough, LEO is able to learn! It increasingly adapts to your unique physiology after every use. This is great for setting your goals depending on your ability and fitness level.
Basic features
LEO has a very user-friendly app which is simple to use, customizable and intuitive. It features a tile-based interface offering a drag and drop capability which will help you place different metrics into place to customize your home page. You will be able to see elegant visualizations with detailed figures while getting a feedback on the device.
Specifications
The device has a total width of only 100mm and has an anti-slip silicone grip coupled with a rubberized ring for more comfort. It has a water-tight casing and all its lenses are packed into a tiny 37mm circuit board. LEO is powered by a Li-Ion polymers battery that can take you through any workout but you can extend its life by turning off the Bluetooth. The battery charger comes in delivery. The device comes with an on-board 2GB flash memory that will help you in case there is something you need to remember. It supports iOS 7 and Android 4.4, kitkat and is compatible with your PC.The device also supports cloud technology meaning you can get more analytical tools and even your historical data on the cloud to help you track your progress.
Pricing
LEO currently retails at $299 and at this price you will get its mobile app download, Cloud server access, USB charging cable and free shipping to US and Canada.
