July 13, 2016

The US women's Olympic volleyball team is using a wearable by Vert to monitor jumps

US' Foluke Akinradewo (L) spikes during the Women's quarterfinal volleyball match between the USA and the Dominican Republic in the 2012 London Olympic Games in London on August 7, 2012. AFP PHOTO / KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV (Photo credit should read KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP/GettyImages) The road to the Rio Olympics for the U.S. women's volleyball team has included grueling, six-hour practice sessions, sparking the need for players to train smart — not just hard. After all, one critical injury could derail the team's chances of a successful showing on the world stage. That's where a tiny wearable by Vert comes into play. Read More

Source: TechCrunch