Workout Phone Can Tell If You're Fit

Oct 07, 02:40 AM

Current Headlines: A MOBILE phone that doubles as a life coach could be the next must-have gadget.

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.

The prototype Wellness mobile phone has been unveiled in Chiba, Japan, and is aimed at users with busy lives who want to keep track of their health.

The cell phone has a built-in sensor that detects body movement and calculates how many calories you burn.

It can tell whether you're walking, running, climbing stairs, or resting and counts calories to tally daily totals.

A spokesman for the makers said: "It's with you wherever you go, like a portable personal trainer."

The handset also keeps track of jogs, letting users set targets - all while listening to music.

Hold the phone with outstretched arms, and it calculates body fat. A sensor also takes your pulse from your fingertip.

Blow on a tiny hole for three seconds, and it will say if you have bad breath.

The phone also asks questions to assesses stress levels and offers advice, including: "Don't worry, tomorrow's a fresh new day. Keep your chin up!"

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