u underwear: physical.Training for a sport can be intense--and even dangerous under the wrong conditions. That's why engineers at Philips, an electronics company, have developed a new sports bra sports bra n. A garment providing support and protection for the breasts, worn especially during athletics or other strenuous activity. and running shorts Running shorts are a specialized form of shorts worn by runners. Materials Running shorts are made from materials which will be comfortable worn by an exercising human. that call 911 when you're in trouble. "The system detects emergencies when (the athlete's) heart rhythm Noun 1. heart rhythm - the rhythm of a beating heart cardiac rhythm regular recurrence, rhythm - recurring at regular intervals atrioventricular nodal rhythm, nodal rhythm - the normal cardiac rhythm when the heart is controlled by the changes," says Koen Joosse, a Philips spokesperson. The clothing is made from "smart fabric" with built-in electrodes (metal that detects an electric cur cur a derogatory term for a mongrel dog. rent) that monitor the heart's electrical pulses. When an athlete's heartbeat spikes or dips to dangerous levels, the device sends a signal to emergency personnel through its wireless link to telephone networks. Saved by your underwear! |
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