Elite Traveler September-October 2018

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Technology by Samantha Coles

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Sleep is crucial for cognitive function and overall well-being — we all know the feeling of brain fog and irritation after a restless night. There are many factors that disrupt sleep, but sound is one of the most frustrating as it is tough to control, and once you hone in on an annoying sound it’s hard to tune out. Bose’s new sleepbuds block, cover and replace the most common noises that interfere with sleep. They’re the smallest Bose product ever made — around 1 inch in width and height and weighing just 1.4 grams — the wireless buds fit so snugly inside your ear you barely notice they’re there. They’re different from noise-canceling headphones and were specifically designed to improve sleep quality. Equipped with 10 pre-loaded “sleep tracks” that mirror the frequencies of your partner’s snoring, neighbors, dogs, traffic and other common sleep-disturbing nuisances, the sleepbuds hide these noises beneath a layer of soothing sounds such as rustling leaves or gently crashing waves. $249, bose.com

TIMESHIFTER Sometimes there’s just no escaping the dreaded jet lag —no matter how luxurious your journey and destination, it can leave you feeling like a zombie and without enough energy to enjoy the first few days of your well-earned vacation. The new Timeshifter app has been developed to help travelers eliminate jet lag by, you guessed it, shifting time. The app has been developed with a leading expert in the field of circadian rhythms, Harvard Medical School associate professor Steven Lockely Ph.D., who has spent 25 years studying sleep and has worked with Formula 1 drivers and NASA. The app has already been tried and tested by top athletes, CEOs and even astronauts. It works by generating a personal jet-lag plan based on your sleep pattern, chronotype (your biological clock that controls your body’s patterns), flight plan and other optional preferences. There’s even a quick turnaround feature if you’re traveling for a short business trip and don’t want to fully adjust to the destination’s time zone, but still want to be at your best. $10 per plan for a one-way or round trip, $25 for annual subscription, timeshifter.com

Gone are the days of clunky gym equipment — now is the time to update your home gym so it is just as elegant as the rest of your house. Globally renowned architect and designer Antonio Citterio has designed Technogym’s new collection, called Personal. Using the Italian designer’s signature clean lines, the range has been made using refined materials such as polished aluminum, soft-touch plastic and American oak, all with the highest level of craftsmanship, resulting in sculptural objects that effortlessly blend with any interior style. As Citterio declares, “I believe every object should be a pleasure to look at.” We’re particularly enamored with this handsome cross trainer (pictured above) — the mirror wheel beautifully reflects its surroundings. Technogym founder Nerio Alessandri explains that, along with digital technology, design plays an important role in the company’s wellness concept: “While fitness means looking good, wellness means feeling good; it’s a holistic experience that includes exercise, design, atmosphere and connectivity. In order to achieve and live a wellness lifestyle, the emotional component is GET PERSONAL

fundamental: harmony and beauty need to go together with performance and functionality. Innovative Italian design, exceptional quality, digital technologies and ease of use have enabled Technogym to create the most exclusive pieces of equipment.” The collection includes equipment for cardio, strength, balance, flexibility and performance training, and all Personal products are connected with Technogym’s MyWellness cloud. By logging into Unity (the touch-screen interface on all cardio equipment) you can access a fully personalized training experience. This includes training programs and data, as well as direct access to your favorite entertainment and communication apps, such as Netflix and YouTube, to make your workout fly by. The platform also allows users to add training information from wearable devices and tracking apps such as Apple Watch, Runkeeper and Strava, so in case you feel like going for a hike or a run, you still get a comprehensive overview of your fitness levels in one place. From $14,110, technogym.com