I noticed some people with a black patch on their arms and wondered what it was all about, turns out that days after I was also roaming around the city wearing one.
Let’s talk about what’s that and why it’s being used.
So basically Ultrahuman, a fitness tech start-up, has come up with ‘Ultrahuman Cyborg’, a sensor that sticks to your arm and tracks your metabolic fitness.
However, the Ultrahuman M1 Fitness Tracker is unlike a smartwatch or a smart band, as the sensor keeps glued to your arm and there is a tiny needle that remains inside for the period you use it.
Bio wearables are the talk of the town these days as people are trying out things beyond mobile apps and smartwatches to track their fitness levels.
So, I decided to spend two weeks with the Ultrahuman M1 Fitness Tracker to keep an eye on the glucose levels in my body.
This biosensor basically reads your blood glucose levels real-time and that’s helpful. But what’s really interesting is you get a fair idea of how your body reacts to the food you eat.
Ultrahuman M1 Fitness Tracker: How’s the overall experience?
For someone who has extensively used premium smartwatches to track activity and other fitness metrics, Ultrahuman M1 Fitness Tracker was a different experience altogether.
You can check the impact of food, how it can help you in a fitness activity, stress levels, sudden hikes and drops in glucose levels, etc.
You can check the effect on different types of food in your body, for example, during the review, I was trying intermittent fasting, using just an 8–9-hour window to consume all the calories, and mostly it used to be a basic but high-protein diet.
Even before using the tracker, I had an idea that not all is well with my digestion but I figured that a high-protein diet all the time is not working for me, so I switched to veggies and other items. And I noticed the changes in the glucose levels after this small shift.
I saw glucose levels drop drastically often early in the morning but fared well on several occasions with the overall metabolic zone well in control.
It also alerts you about a ‘hyperglycemic’ event, meaning your glucose level is well above the maximum target of 110mg/dL.
Initially, it was tough to understand so much data and metrics on the app but I spent some time with the Ultrahuman app and that’s how I got to know how to utilise this device well and understand the data it records.
For the two weeks that I was using this device, I was aiming for some fat loss so I got an average score of 82 out of 100 which is decent enough and an indicator that things were going in the right place.
Yes, it is a cool device, and quite simple to just scan it and get your metabolic score readings. That said, you would have to give it some time to get the best out of it.
Ultrahuman M1 Fitness Tracker: What Are The Downsides?
The idea of a chip tracking your glucose levels all the time is good and the fitness metrics you can check on the Ultrahuman app are great. There are a lot of insights, tips, and study materials as well to increase your knowledge about food and your body, especially for those looking to lose some inches. And honestly, it did help me in gauging my status and take the right decisions about food, rest, and other things required to bring my body in shape.
But it’s one thing to place the sensor on your arm and cover it with a black water-resistant patch and go on tracking vital metrics for about 2 weeks. But the sensor expires in 14 days so you need to go through the process all over again and removing the sensor already placed on your arm is a task really as it’s tough to take it off. It’s not painful but it does get irritating at times.
Secondly, to get the best results, you need to log the details of your meals on the app which is tiresome on some occasions.
Ultrahuman M1 Fitness Tracker: Price
Placing that Ultrahuman sensor with a tiny needle on your arm may not hurt much but the overall pricing of the device definitely would.
There are several packages – Rs 4,999 for 2 weeks trial, Rs 24,999 for 12 weeks, Rs 48,999 for Rs 24 weeks, and Rs 1,04,999 for 52 weeks – which is expensive, to say the least.
I feel the product is indeed great and a step in the right direction to aware users of metabolic health and how small steps can give better results but the pricing is indeed high and not everyone may be able to benefit from it.
Ultrahuman M1 Fitness Tracker: Verdict
The appetite for a good fitness tracker is increasing these days and I enjoyed using the Ultrahuman M1 tracker. It’s indeed a unique approach and may help those struggling with fitness issues.
The insights and material in the app did help me understand a lot of things about my body and the impact of the food I was consuming.
The only issue is you would need a new sensor after every two weeks and not everyone can spend around Rs 5,000 for a new sensor. Even those who can, may lose interest soon.
Those into sports and athletics can gain immensely from this tracker but in the end, it all comes down to the price which is on the higher side so it may discourage a lot of people.
However, those who can afford it can benefit a lot if they spend a good time understanding the metrics and other details on the app.
