Spree Headband

Most popular sports and activity monitors fit around the chest or wrist. But that may not be the best location for the tech in terms of comfort and functionality – you can get more accurate measurements via your forehead. That’s the operating principle behind the soft touch silicon Spree Headband fitness monitor.

The Spree Headband tracks heart rate, movement and body temperature, which it sends to its own iOS smartphone app via Bluetooth. You don’t need to be a kinesiology major to interpret the data it gives you, though. The Spree app learns about your goals and simply tells you when you’re “in the zone” – the optimal state for you to burn calories or add muscle mass. It can also warn you if your core temperature puts you at risk of overheating.

The Spree Headband (iOS only) is available for order on spreesports.com for $299 in your choice of black or grey. It is expected to ship in 4 to 6 weeks.

Read more: The Future of Fitness Tech at CES 2014 | TIME.com http://techland.time.com/2014/01/07/the-future-of-fitness-tech-at-ces-2014/