“Wearables” has become a trendy buzzword. But how much of the wearable tech is really wearable? When will we move beyond devices that track steps and calories? What characteristics do wearables need to lead to behavior change and to improve health outcomes? What’s hype and what’s backed by hard evidence? Here’s a look at where I see the field headed in the future. Where do you see it headed? I'd love to hear your thoughts!

1. 20
Predictions
for the
future of
Wearables & Tracking
© Carol Torgan, Ph.D. 2015

2. NOW
Steps
NEXT
Gait
1

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Sleep
NEXT
Circadian
rhythm
2

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Health
literacy
NEXT
Health
numeracy
3

5. NOW
Blood
NEXT
Sweat and
tears
4

6. NOW
Touch
controlled
NEXT
Voice
controlled
5

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Muscle
lactate
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Muscle
fatigue
6

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Movement
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Range of
motion
7

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Calories
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Nutrients
8

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Working
out
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Workout
recovery
9

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Quantified
self
NEXT
Qualified
self
10

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Battery
powered
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Metabolism
powered
11

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Wrist
NEXT
Fingers
12

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Genome
NEXT
Physiome
13

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Images
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Movies
14

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Need
patience
NEXT
For
patients
15

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Conspicuous
NEXT
Invisible
16

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Big data,
little actions
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Little data,
big actions
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Wearables
mimic
jewelry
NEXT
Jewelry
mimics
wearables
18

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Dress
for
success
NEXT
Dress to
measure
stress
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Trackers
that are
smart
NEXT
Trackers
that are
art
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What would
you add?
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23. Thank you for viewing!
Carol Torgan, PhD, FACSM
Kinetics :: from lab bench to park bench
Twitter @ctorgan
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