New NTT phone checks your pulse, tracks health

Whilst I have a trainer chap called John who ‘destroys’ my muscles every time I hit the gym, I shortly might be able to get hold of a more painless method of tracking my fitness. Via a handset. I like it!

Check out this story via Tokyo:

Link: Newsvine – New Prototype Phone Gives Fitness Check

It can take your pulse, check your body fat, time your jogs and tell you if you have bad breath. It even assesses stress levels and inspires you with a pep talk. Meet your new personal trainer: your cell phone.The prototype Wellness mobile phone from Japan’s NTT DoCoMo Inc. targets users with busy lives who want a hassle-free way of keeping track of their health, according to company spokesman Noriaki Tobita.