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BAND ON THE RUN continued

a hard session, or when rest would actually help it bounce back stronger. Tracker bands offer health guidance that speaks to everyone, not just those chasing a podium finish. Small changes, big payoffs These bands not only give you data, but also direction. Staying up late with Netflix may be affecting your sleep consistency, or a morning walk is the secret to lowering your resting heart rate. For a busy professional, that might mean swapping that second cup of coffee for a 15-minute lunchtime walk. For a student, it could mean adjusting study habits to protect sleep quality before exams. These little adjustments can add up. Instead of obsessing over hitting 10,000 steps per day, you’ll learn how to build habits that make you feel better every day – and healthier for the long run.

realise that their lack of consistent sleep is wrecking their recovery scores. The band can help them identify patterns and create a bedtime routine that results in more energy in the morning. Night shift workers might use the data to

optimise naps and recovery time, helping them avoid burnout and stay sharper on the job. And for the weekend warriors who love pushing themselves on Saturday morning runs or long bike rides, these bands are a reality check. They highlight when the body is ready for

seven days – and because they’re so discreet, they’re especially handy for sleep tracking. Simply pick a design you like, check the fit with a sizing kit, and make sure that the ring works with your phone’s OS. From there, all your health stats are delivered straight to a companion app, with insights and tips to help you get the most out of the data. Take the Ultrahuman Ring

Air as an example. Billed as the world’s lightest sleep-tracking wearable, it slips discreetly onto your finger and watches over you. Made from titanium and water resistant up to 100 metres, it’s built for durability and comfort. The companion app delivers a plethora of data, breaking down your sleep into stages, showing how restorative your rest really was, and even flagging whether you might need to cut back on your coffee intake. It also tracks movement, recovery, stress rhythms, and more, offering personalised

Smart rings may look like regular jewellery but they quietly pack in features that rival bulkier smartwatches. Think Rings of POWER

Ultrahuman Ring Air (Rose Gold)

of them as sleek little companions that can track your heart rate, sleep cycles, steps, stress levels, and more. Unlike a watch, you don’t need to recharge a smart ring every night – most can last three to

Ultrahuman Ring Air balances deep insights with everyday practicality. Ultimately, smart rings are about making health tracking subtler – they fit into your lifestyle without demanding attention, quietly gathering the data that helps you understand your body better.

nudges to get up, wind down, or simply take a breath. With a battery life of up to six days and no subscription fee, the

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