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Mettis Trainer® at PGA Golf & Apparel Show in Orlando

Jan

18

2016

(Mettis Trainer — January 13, 2016) — Orlando, FL. – Mettis Trainer is a new removable shoe insole that uses bend sensor technology to track pressure and motion during athletic activity. The product will be on display at the PGA Golf & Apparel Show in Orlando, FL January 27 – 29. The new Mettis Trainer® product ...

Mettis Trainer® Won Awards from CES and Tom’s Guide

Jan

16

2016

(Mettis Trainer — January 15, 2016) — The Mettis Trainer® won the 2016 Best of Show award from Tom’s Guide, a 2016 CES Innovation Award and is listed as the 2016 CES Top Pick for Best Health and Fitness Device on Tom’s Guide.com. The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) was held from Jan. 6 – 9, ...

Fix Your Stride to Avoid Running Injury

Dec

13

2015

Many chronic running injuries can be traced back to problems with form. Over-striding, a common problem is often characterized by heal-first foot-strike. Over-striding can result in a runner’s body spending too much time on the ground. This means extra effort is required by the runner to move into a mid-stance phase, which is necessary before ...

Mettis Trainer as seen on KSL.com

Dec

5

2015

(KSL.com — December 5, 2015) — SALT LAKE CITY — A shoe insert developed in Utah recently snagged an innovation award from the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show for its ability to help athletes correct their form and avoid injury. The Mettis Trainer shoe insert, created by Utah-based company Bend Tech, detects forces like balance and weight ...

Mettis Trainer® can help Fix Your Running Mechanics

Dec

3

2015

(Mettis Trainer — December 3, 2015) –It is vital to have good form while running. Bad form is the most common cause of injuries related to running. It is better to invest the time in preventing injuries than to deal with them later on. Improper technique can put a lot of pressure on your legs ...

The Fitness Industry is Going From Strength to Strength

Nov

27

2015

(Mettis Trainer — November 27, 2015) — Pay a visit to any fitness club and you’ll find it chock-full of different body shapes and sizes, all lifting, pulling, running, rowing and cycling in an attempt to lose weight, get fit or add to their already hulking frame. The 2015 State of the Fitness Industry Report ...

CES Among Most Popular International Conventions Held in the U.S.

Nov

19

2015

(Mettis Trainer — November 19, 2015) — Three of the most attended conventions in the U.S. are: About 1. The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) The International Consumer Electronics Show or “CES” is sponsored by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) a trade association whose members represent some $300 billion in annual sales. The 2016 ...

Holy Grail of Golf Instruction helps Find the Swing Zone

Nov

18

2015

(Mettis Trainer — November 18, 2015) – Once the quest begins for the elusive golf swing “zone,” golfers will turn to coaching, new clubs, a variety of tools and lots of time on the driving range and the course to find it. However, what if the quest led to the bottom of your soles? The ...

Mettis Trainer Balances the Business of Wearable Innovation

Nov

11

2015

When Jules – “Tony” – deGreef conceived Mettis Trainer, he knew he was onto something, literally. The soles of his feet opened his eyes to the opportunity to revolutionize how people walk, run or engage in virtually any activity requiring balance. A sports executive and entrepreneur bringing more than 30 years experience in business, deGreef ...

Mettis Trainer® Shoe Insert Captures 2016 CES Innovation Award; Helps Runners, Golfers avoid Injury While Honing Athletic Performance

Nov

10

2015

(Mettis Trainer — November 10, 2015) The new Mettis Trainer(r) from Bend Tech LLC plans to splash onto the market by slipping into your shoe. The latest in wearable biofeedback technology tracks pressure points on the sole during activity with a patent-pending insert, enabling runners and golfers to self-correct balance and form to achieve optimal ...