The health of athletes
The field of health linked to sports is a topic that deserves to be explored. Although there are few companies dedicated to the health of athletes, many of them lack a solid medical foundation. This has led FC Barcelona to seek an alliance with the company Onalabs, according to Elisabet del Valle, CEO of the company. After years of collaboration in the Barça Innovation Hub (BIHUB), the Catalan club decided to work together with the Onalabs laboratories to develop devices suitable for the new era of technology, health and sports. From this collaboration arises ONASPORT, an advanced non-invasive device in the form of a chest strap that records, processes and displays in real time and continuously and remotely the lactate level, electrolyte loss, dehydration through sweat and heart rate. cardiac.
A new way of monitoring
According to the CEO of Onalabs, continuous monitoring of athletes is mainly limited to monitoring heart rate and invasive and non-continuous measurement of lactate, as the only relevant parameters. In addition, the extraction of results is done through a blood sample, which can be uncomfortable. That is why the new ONASPORT device is presented as a revolution in this field, allowing users to have complete control of their performance instantly, continuously and non-invasively.
Optimizing sports performance
ONASPORT is presented as the solution for athletes to access biomarkers that will allow them to manage their performance more efficiently and prevent injuries. This device is primarily aimed at athletes in endurance sports, team sports, technical directors and coaches. It stands out for its intuitive interface and accessible features, making it a valid option also for amateur athletes looking to improve their goals. In addition, the effectiveness of the device has been scientifically proven in reference entities in the sports field.
Available for pre-sale
The ONASPORT device is now available for pre-sale through the Onalabs website. With an initial price of 411.40 euros, the device is available to individuals, institutions and distributors. However, the first buyers will have to wait between three and five months to receive it, since units are limited. The CEO of Onalabs explains that, because the company is still small, stock is limited, but is expected to increase as the company grows. It is estimated that more than 5,000 devices will be marketed during 2024 through the B2C model, and collaborations with distributors (B2B2C) are also being considered.
