Product Description
AURA Strap 2 – Portable Body Composition Scan and Accessory Band for Apple Watch
What is AURA Strap 2?
AURA Strap 2 from AURA Devices is a unique accessory band for Apple Watch that allows making a body composition scan anytime and anywhere. By performing bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), AURA Strap 2 is the only wearable device that provides fat, muscle, and body water measurement for the Apple Watch. It’s intended to help athletes and fitness enthusiasts to reach their goals faster. The goals may include reaching a certain weight, increasing muscle mass, maintaining a specific body water level, or getting more fit.
After making the measurement a user receives a comprehensive body composition report in the AURA App on Apple Watch and iPhone, which includes personalized recommendations aimed at optimizing fitness performance. The accuracy of the AURA Strap 2 is up to 95% of a DEXA scan, which is the gold standard for BIA measurement. AURA Strap 2 connects to the Apple Watch via BLE 4.2 protocol, and it provides a fast, reliable, and convenient connection with the Watch.
Make sure to check the AURA Strap 2 complete product guide and the measurement validation research, which are available in this listing.
Key Features of AURA Strap 2
Body Fat & Muscle Monitoring
AURA Strap 2 brings body composition and water level tracking to your Apple Watch.
Measure how much fat, muscles, water, and many other parameters change over your workouts or dieting.
Goal Setting & Tracking
Using AURA app for iPhone, set your personal goals, such as weight loss or getting stronger.
he innovative four-quadrant Biogram dashboard shows your exact position on the way to your ideal body. Plan your workouts depending on your current body composition and your target body type.
Analytics & Progress Reports
Dynamically track your health parameters. Know how close you are to your fitness goal.
Based on your body composition, AURA App will give you personally tailored guidance and workout advice.
Track Essential Body Composition Parameters
AURA Strap 2 allows you to monitor such key body composition parameters as Body Fat, Muscle, Body Water, Visceral Fat, Protein, Lean Mass, Minerals, BMI and Weight.
All the data is organized on several convenient dashboards, which allow monitoring either each specific parameter in detail or seeing the whole picture of your progress toward reaching your fitness goal. AURA Strap 2 is like having your own personal trainer on your wrist, available anytime you need it.
Body composition data from AURA not only helps you to make better lifestyle choices but also motivates you by adding a competitive edge to your diet and workout plan. Use AURA Strap 2 along with a diet and exercise plan to monitor your body composition, so you will see what works best for you. Precise measurements from AURA Strap 2 let you know if you’re low on protein or mildly dehydrated: important factors for growing muscle.
Technology behind the AURA Strap 2
AURA Strap 2 uses BIA, or bioelectrical impedance analysis, to measure body composition.
It’s the same technology used in another popular body composition calculator known as a smart scale. It passes a low electric current through the body and measures the electrical resistance to that current, which makes it possible to calculate total body water percentage.
Once total body water is determined, other information can be deduced, such as fat mass, lean mass, and muscle mass, giving you your body fat percentage and several other useful indicators.
To maximize efficiency and mobility, AURA Strap 2 makes a BIA measurement by transmitting alternating current from hand-to-hand through the wearer’s chest. This allows convenience and a more fast and accurate measurement.
What’s Inside the AURA Strap 2?
The main measurement unit of the AURA Strap 2 consists of:
BIA module, that calculates the measurements and sends the data via BLESweat & splash-resistant caseMedical stainless steel electrodes Replaceable CR1632 battery, which can work for up to 6 months.
AURA Strap 2 comes in two sizes: for Apple Watch 38/40/41 and for Apple Watch 42/44/45/49. The LED indicator allows the current status of the device. AURA Strap 2 supports Apple Watch Series 3 and above, including SE and Ultra*. Every package includes 4 sets of straps of different sizes to fit any wrist size.
* To pair with Apple Watch Ultra make sure to order 45 mm size Strap.
Full sync with Apple Health
AURA App is fully compatible with Apple HealthKit. All the measurement data syncs with the data hub and is ready to use in third-party apps. Whatever body type is your final goal, AURA Strap 2 will guide you along the journey with precise data analytics.
Strap 2 uses a BLE 4.2+ interface to transfer measurement data. Data transferred between devices is encrypted. The reliability of Bluetooth reduces the number of unsuccessful measurements by 99.99% and allows users to take measurements in any environment.
Body Composition Parameters
Bioimpedance Analysis Technology
What’s inside AURA Strap 2
Full Sync with Apple Health
Exclusive Workout Content
Enjoy unique workout content in the AURA App and find the best workout routine for your body according to your training level.
The AURA App provides 5 types of workouts (Basic, Arms, Chest, Core, Legs) divided into 3 levels of difficulty (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced).
Basic training is intended for all muscle groups, and exercises require absolutely no equipment.Arms training focuses on the muscles of the arms and shoulder girdle and require no equipment. Chest dynamic training focuses in the muscles of the chest, back and shoulder girdle.Core training are intended for the muscles of the core, back and legs and require no equipment.Legs training focuses on leg muscles and requires no special equipment.
AURA App allows you to rate the efficiency of your past workouts and set reminders for your future training.
How to Take a Measurement?
1. Stand up and prepare
Stand up and raise your hands in front of your chest to take a measurement. Do not let your hands touch each other or contact your body with your elbows.
2. Use the shaded zone
It is better to touch the electrodes on the front with a specific part of your hand near the thumb (shaded zone) to achieve maximum accuracy of the measurement.
3. Touch the electrodes
To make a perfect measurement, touch the electrodes on the front side of the device with your free hand according to the picture above. To make a more accurate measurement, relax your hands.
How to Make Sure Your Measurement is Most Precise?
If your goal provides reaching a certain weight / body type, we recommend prioritizing long-term trends over immediate data that you get from measurements.If your hands are damp with water or sweat, dry them: moisture will interfere with the pulse required for measurements.Please take measurements while standing, as it improves the accuracy. You can also do it while sitting, we recommend not to change the pose from measurement to measurement.Measurement is best done once a day. Body water level changes during the day, so if you take measurements several times a day, the data may differ markedly due to those changes.You will get the most consistent results if you take measurements under the same conditions once a day. We recommend taking measurements in the evening before eating.Hands should be clean (Avoid dust, flour, magnesia or other loose materials on the hands).You should not be excessively sweaty or wet during the measurement.Too hairy hands can create a slight loss in accuracy.
Important Information: Read Before You Buy
Note About Measurement Accuracy and Consistency:
AURA Devices R&D team conducted a study with the aim of building a novel non-empirical fat-free mass (FFM) estimation model based on anthropometric parameters and BIA values. We validated the model’s efficiency against commercially available BIA devices and methods, including Lunar iDXA, inBody230, and Samsung Galaxy Watch 4.
Measurement accuracy may depend on such factors as the position of the hands, the level of muscle tension, the amount of recently consumed liquid, the dryness of the skin, and the emotional state. The above may affect not only the precision of the measurements but also their repeatability and consistency.
Watch Trends, Not Immediate Data
Due to the variability of measurement results, which may depend on factors that are difficult or even impossible to control by the user, we recommend prioritizing the fitness goal trend over individual measurements, especially if your fitness goal provides reaching a certain weight or body type.
This Device Requires Apple Watch
Strap 2 is designed to work with Apple Watch, and is intended to replace Apple Watch’s watchband. Strap 2 does not include Apple Watch.Strap 2 is compatible with Apple Watch Series 3 or newer, including Apple Watch Ultra. For Apple Watch Ultra, order 45mm Strap 2.Make sure you have selected the correct size for AURA Strap 2 (e.g. 45mm), which must be the same as the size of your Apple Watch.
What’s in the Box AURA Strap 2 unit + silicone straps (preinstalled, size depends on model) CR1632 coin cell disposable battery (preinstalled) Replacement silicone straps (3 extra sizes) to fit all wrist sizes Quick Start Guide booklet Guitar pick to open the case (used to replace silicone straps or battery)
Other Important Information
Color Bands for AURA Strap 2
Personalize your AURA Strap 2 with an additional loop and make it a perfect fit for any of your styles.
Color bands for AURA Strap 2 are available separately.
Comfortable to Wear
The stretchable sport loops for AURA Strap 2 are pleasant to the touch and comfortable for daily wear. They have no clasps! Putting on and taking off your Apple Watch with the Strap 2 is quick and easy.
AURA App Included
The convenient and feature-rich app is great for managing your health data and tracking your fitness goals.
Package Dimensions : 7.99 x 2.2 x 1.14 inches; 4.97 Ounces
Date First Available : February 1, 2023
Manufacturer : AURA Devices
ASIN : B0BTMK7G18
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