The fruitful relationship between fitness/health and technology has become a major storyline this year with Apple's recently-launched HealthKit app and the fitness-focused Apple Watch, but the Cupertino-based tech giant certainly isn't the first to make a splash in this field.
With a few years of fine tuning already in the rearview mirror, ENDEVR's line of MyID medical bracelets have a leg up on the competition that could help save your life right now.
If you're like me, fitting in a workout rarely gets interrupted by the weather or time of day. That means late night runs or jogs in the rain or snow when necessary - an ironic risk of physical well-being for improved health. All safety doesn't need to be thrown out the window, however.
The MyID Sport medical bracelet allows users to exercise in the elements without taking too many risks, all thanks to a tiny band of silicone. With a scanner and accompanying mobile app, all of the user's critical health information can be accessed easily, saving precious time that can be an actual life saver following an accident.
For $20, the MyID Sport bracelet is worth it, even if the band itself wears out after a little over a year (longer-lasting bands are also available), as the MyID medical profile is free for life and the mobile app makes your information available to first responders on your smartphone's lock screen even if your bracelet's scanner isn't readable. There's even a 24/7 toll-free U.S.-based call center.
The bracelets themselves are comfortable for exercise and nice-looking, but there's no denying that the real benefit of the product is with the integration between the app and your medical profile, which includes everything from emergency contacts to allergy and insurance information. The app has really been the company's focus in the past couple years and it shows, as evidenced by simple, but very useful features, such as the ability to manage all of your family's MyID medical profiles from one account. A more extensive premium online profile is also offered for free for the first year and $9.95/year after that.
To find yours, head over to ENDEVR.com.
