Wearables are electronic devices worn on the body while exercising or participating in physical activity. These devices are designed to track and monitor various metrics such as heart rate, steps taken, calories burned, and sleep quality. Some popular examples of wearables for the gym include fitness trackers, smartwatches, and heart rate monitors.

Fitness trackers are small, portable devices that can be worn on the wrist or around the waist. They are typically equipped with sensors that measure movement and can track various metrics such as steps taken, distance traveled, and calories burned. Some fitness trackers also have additional features such as heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, and GPS.

Most wearables out there today can transmit the collected data wirelessly to systems like Spivi. The technology is called ANT+.

Smartwatches are similar to fitness trackers but have a more advanced set of features and functions. In addition to tracking physical activity, smartwatches can also receive notifications, make phone calls, and run apps. Many smartwatches also have built-in GPS, heart rate monitoring, and other fitness-related features.

One good example of a smartwatch is the Apple Watch, which has been very popular in the last few years, and we can see it in many gyms in use with Spivi. Unlike other wearables, the Apple Watch doesn't offer ANT+ connectivity, so most heart-rate tracking solutions are incompatible with it.

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Heart rate monitors measure the number of times your heart beats per minute. They can be worn as a chest strap or wristwatch and are often used to monitor heart rate during exercise. This can help athletes and fitness enthusiasts track their intensity levels and ensure that they are working at a safe and practical level.

Overall, wearables at the gym can be a valuable tool for tracking and monitoring physical activity and helping individuals set and achieve their fitness goals. With Spivi, such achievements are converted into points and rewards to increase members' retention.