Want to get healthier? These crowdfunding projects may be just the answer. By Summer Lee



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1. The Synergy – The supreme thong for the active woman.



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The Synergy is a one-piece, stitch-free seamless thong that makers Minimal Apparel claim is 50 per cent thinner than the current leading seamless thong on the market. The nylon and spandex material promises a comfy fit with zero friction and visibility, and it also claims to be antibacterial, breathable and quick to dry, keeping bacteria and odour at bay. Available in sizes XS-L, in six colours. A pack of three costs approximately SGD$78 including shipping.

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2. The Right Cup – The scented cup that tricks the brain into thinking your plain water is flavoured.



Put simply, this cup is for those who can’t stand drinking plain water. Using this cup may help you to drink more water and even cut down on sugary drinks. The Right Cup is a scented plastic cup that supposedly tricks users into thinking they’re drinking flavoured water when they are really just drinking plain water. This works as smell influences taste, so when consumers drink out of the cup, their noses pick up the aroma, fooling the brain into thinking that the water is flavoured.

This is great for kids who don’t drink enough water, or for those who suffer from diabetes. There are six flavours available – mixed berry, orange, apple, lemon lime, peach and cola. Each cup is roughly SGD$37.70 (including shipping), but there are other options to save more when you buy them in in a pair, or in batches of four, six and ten cups.

Days to go: fully funded but still available for purchase

3. Antelope Sportswear – Helps you to reach your fitness goals faster by making each workout more effective.

Inspired by the technology used in medical and rehabilitation practice, Antelope sportswear was invented to improve the quality of workouts and help users see results faster. This range of ‘smart’ sportswear is the first of its kind, consisting of compression materials with integrated with electrodes and wiring meant to imitate muscle contraction. The specific placement of electrodes on certain muscles apparently helps to activate a much higher percentage of muscle fibres, as compared to normal exercise. These electrodes can be activated simultaneously, with the Antelope Booster, an electronic control unit which attaches to the side of the compression suit. Wearing the Antelope range during workouts is also supposed to help improve the wearer’s strength, speed and physique as compared to wearing normal sportswear, claiming to give you a more efficient workout. “A 20 minute workout with Antelope equals up to three hours of a conventional workout”, says Kay Rathschlag, Founder and Managing Director of Wearable Life Science.

There are five types of of compression wear available, in four different sizes for both women and men. These range from calf guards to pelvic floor pants, all of which target a specific muscle group, except for the full suit, which targets all major muscle groups. The compression wear is also supposed to increase strength, endurance and coordination. On top of that, Antelope claims that back pain is reduced in 90 per cent of all cases. An Antelope suit is currently going for approximately SGD$1,980 including shipping.

Days to go: fully funded but still available for purchase

4. Headkayse – The world’s first multi-impact, one-size-fits-all, foldable cycle helmet.

The Headkayse One is made with a new material that’s hardy yet soft, promising increased safety and better cushioning compared to regular helmets in the market. In case you’re wondering, the Headkayse One does meet safety standards across the world. Sporting a one-size-fits all design, the helmet can also be flattened by 70 per cent, reducing its volume by 50 per cent so it’s easy to store and carry around. The helmet costs approximately SGD$193 including shipping.

Days to go: fully funded but still available for purchase

5. Mokacam – The world’s smallest 4k camera and only camera with a rotating screen and magnetic snap-on battery.

This camera may measure only 45mm x 45mm and weigh just 79 grams, but it promises many big things. It claims to record videos up to 4x clearer than HD video, and with a wide 152 degree field of view. In addition, the Mokacam is water resistant and can be used up to 60 metres deep in water. It also has a built-in magnet, which means it can be mounted onto just about any metal surface without the hassle of tripods or docks. This also means that additional modules can be easily attached to the Mokacam.

One such module is an add-on screen that attaches to the side of the camera. The screen is able to rotate an impressive 270 degrees as well. Furthermore, this screen also holds charge, and when attached to the Mokacam, can provide an additional hour of battery. If that’s still not enough, another snap-on battery module is available. It goes right on the Mokacam itself and provides up to an hour of usage. The Mokacam Adventure Bundle consisting of a Mokacam, waterproof case, battery module, one rotatable screen and carrying case costs approximately SGD$279 including shipping.

Days to go: fully funded but still available for purchase

6. Actrek – The comprehensive fitness tracker you need.

Entanti, the company behind Actrek, wanted a fitness tracker that tracks three factors of activity – movement, eating well and sleep – which they feel is a holistic approach to good health. As such, the Actrek has more than 50 features to assess these three areas. A built-in GPS, compass and biometric sensor are just some of the more interesting features. In addition, the Actrek is waterproof too, up to a depth of 10 metres.

While the gadget works fine on its own, users can get a richer experience by using the Actrek with its smartphone app. The Actrek is able to sync with both Apple and Android phones, and besides being able to track things like speed, steps and heart rate like other fitness trackers, users can customise the Actrek to their favourite sports. Doing this lets the gadget give feedback to the user based on quantifiable factors such as endurance, strength, respiration and flexibility. Furthermore, this wrist candy is also able to display caller ID, text message and calendar event alerts. You will be able to control your music straight from your Actrek too.

The Actrek also makes sure you eat right with a food and drink logging option. From this, it can tell you things like whether you’re getting enough protein, or if you need to eat more carbohydrates before your next workout. To help you achieve a good night’s sleep, the gadget tracks snoring, as well as other vitals such as heart rate and oxygen level. When any of these readings reach a dangerous level, Actrek generates an alert in the form of a vibration, which supposedly restores the user to healthy sleep, all without waking them up. The gadget is currently going for approximately SGD$278.

Days to go: <30

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