Testing the limits of wearable tech

Testing the limits of wearable tech

Smartwatches and other wearable devices are ubiquitous in the world of sport and fitness. But how well do they really measure when other variables are at play? That’s exactly what Deakin Centre for Sport Research’s Dr Claire Kenneally-Dabrowski intends to find out. “Around three-quarters of runners say they use wearable technology or running related apps when exercising,” she said. “These are often handheld or worn on the wrist and monitor physi…