On a number of occasions we have dealt with the revolutions that have changed forever the perspective of our beloved sport, as well as the thousand times mentioned VAR or the protagonist that we will deal with next. Football today is no longer for simple sportsmen, but now we have before our eyes real athletes. Absolutely everything is watched and analysed in contemporary football, and GPS is proof of this. To this end, GPS waistcoats have emerged, which we can see in pre-seasons, training sessions and matches in some players, who wear a kind of ‘bra-vest’ and a kind of ‘hump’ is created on the back of their necks. Despite the fact that the players initially stated that they were uncomfortable to wear, with the passage of time it has been seen how the data provided to the player by the use of them offers a great help not only to improve their performance, but also to help prevent injuries or heart problems.
GPS PLAYR Fútbol
The aim of this new technology recently implemented in the world of football is simple; to take your game and fitness to the next level. Many of the trainers from top teams, national teams and leagues have been at PLAYR's service, taking part in the development and improvement of GPS PLAYR tracking. Matt Reeves, head of fitness and conditioning at Leicester City FC, part of that Premier League winning team, commented; ‘The technology is key to assessing player performance and allows us to create engagement between players, where we can educate them, build competitive spirit and monitor their improvements thanks to PLAYR.’
Use and components of the GPS PLAYR
Your mobile, the waistcoat and the SmartPod GPS device, so simple and easy. Firstly, we have the heart of this technique, the SmartPod GPS device; small, lightweight and wirelessly rechargeable. This device carries with it two predominant technologies, the first an advanced GPS tracker which is coupled with the second, an accelerometer, which allows you to measure speed, distance, sprints and heat mapping.
The SmartVest will take some getting used to at first, but a few wears will be enough to get you comfortable. Made from a flexible, ultra-compressive four-way stretch fabric it will provide durability and fit. Here comes the best part; no need to press a power button, the waistcoat will do it for you. The SmartPod turns on and will instantly record your activity when placed inside the SmartVest.
Activity through your mobile phone. It's as easy as installing the PLAYR app available for both iOS and Android. In addition to the aforementioned measurements of speed, distance and power moves for each training session or match with instant synchronisation, PLAYR provides the opportunity for personalised coaching through the app itself. Designed with Premier League coaches, for your preparation, recovery and nutrition.
El objetivo de PLAYR es sencilla; además cuantificar todos estos datos, el GPS está preparado para jugadores que no tienen a su disposición un preparador que les monitorice y le guíe hacía una mejora, incluso para aquellos jugadores que queráis dar un paso adelante y saber más sobre vosotros mismo. Ahora disponible en Fútbol Emotion para todos los futbolistas. No solo los profesionales.
The objective of PLAYR is simple; in addition to quantifying all this data, the GPS is prepared for players who do not have a trainer at their disposal to monitor them and guide them towards improvement, even for those players who want to take a step forward and know more about themselves. Now available in Fútbol Emotion for all football players. Not just professionals.
