And bringing some of that science into the gym is the new Rhythm Smart + from Scosche. Just unveiled at CES 2014, it’s an armband heart rate monitor you wear on your forearm that optically measures blood flow and movement to calculate your heart rate and calories burned.
Wirelessly pair it with your smartphone, sport watch or exercise equipment (from up to 100 ft. away) to beam info on how you’re doing to the most popular fitness apps including RunKeeper, Map My Fitness, Strava and all other programs that support Bluetooth Smart heart rate monitors.
With the onboard memory you can workout in freeRUN mode without having to lug your device with you. But if you do take it along, the Rhythm Smart + has built-in controls, so you can adjust volume and control tracks without interrupting your workout to take out your phone.
In case you’re one of those “heavy sweaters” or hardcore, even-in-the-rain runners, the Rhythm Smart + can handle the moisture. It’s waterproof to one meter.
CES 2014: Day 2 at CES
CES 2014: Day 2 at CES
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CES 2014: Day 2 at CES
An attendee takes a close look at LG's 105 inch Ultra HD Oled TV, at the 2014 International CES in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 8, 2014. The consumer electronics show, one of the largest in the world, runs from Jan 7-10. AFP PHOTO / Robyn Beck (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 2 at CES
Models wear smartphones that collect fitness data from the Casio STB-1000 bluetooth enabled watch in the Casio booth at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 8, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 2 at CES
Water is splashed on Sony handheld devices in the Sony booth at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 8, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 2 at CES
The Lamborghini Veneno Roadster outfitted with Monster Audio is displayed in the Monster booth at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 8, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 2 at CES
A Bukito 3D printer creates the likeness of actor Bruce Willis at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 8, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 2 at CES
A Bukito 3D printer creates the likeness of actor Bruce Willis at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 8, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 2 at CES
NomadBrush founder and CEO Don Lee uses a NomadBrush Flex paintbrush stylus and an oil painting app to paint on an iPad at the 2014 International CES in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 8, 2014. Each bristle of the paintbrush stylus, which was recently released and is priced at USD $29, is conductive. AFP PHOTO / Robyn Beck (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 2 at CES
Laptop computers are seen at the Intel booth at the 2014 International CES in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 8, 2014. AFP PHOTO / Robyn Beck (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 2 at CES
WWE wrestler John Cena speaks to a fan on a cell phone handed to him at a news conference announcing the WWE Network at the 2014 International CES at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on January 8, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The network will launch on February 24, 2014 as the first-ever 24/7 streaming network, offering both scheduled programs and video on demand. The USD 9.99 per month subscription will include access to all 12 live WWE pay-per-view events each year. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 2 at CES
Attendee S. Hunter Simpson looks at the new Lenovo's new ThinkPad X1 Carbon at the Intel booth at the 2014 International CES in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 8, 2014. AFP PHOTO / Robyn Beck (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 2 at CES
The Toshiba 4k Ultra HD TV display is seen at the 2014 International CES in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 8, 2014. The Consumer Electronics Show, one of the largest in the world, runs from Jan 7-10. AFP PHOTO / Robyn Beck (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 2 at CES
Attendees walk past the Toshiba Ultra HD 4K TV display at the 2014 International CES in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 8, 2014. The Consumer Electronics Show, one of the largest in the world, runs from Jan 7-10. AFP PHOTO / Robyn Beck (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 2 at CES
WWE personalities Triple H (L) and Shawn Michaels throw glow sticks into the crowd at a news conference announcing the WWE Network at the 2014 International CES at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on January 8, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The network will launch on February 24, 2014 as the first-ever 24/7 streaming network, offering both scheduled programs and video on demand. The USD 9.99 per month subscription will include access to all 12 live WWE pay-per-view events each year. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
