The attitudes they are a-changin'

Active Editor Matt Kollat senses a shift in how people optimise health via their wearables

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I've been a keen exerciser for most of my life, which shouldn't come as a surprise, given my position as an Active Editor at T3, a vertical that encompasses outdoors, wearables and fitness, among other categories. Of all the things I write about, performance wearables have played a crucial part in how I see and do physical activity in my everyday life - that's understandable, I guess, as they often gamify sports, which can help you stay active.

However, in recent years, I've noticed a change in how smartwatch users perceive health and fitness, which was confirmed during an interview I did with Sander Werring, CEO of Polar Elektro, manufacturer of fanfavourite multisport watches such as the Polar Vantage V series.

"In the past, sports were an enabler for good health. Nowadays, it's turning around," Werring said.