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Harrison Barnes using new technologies to stay fit during busy off-season

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Playing 214 NBA basketball games in two seasons, including two extended playoff runs and the Olympics, would take a toll on anybody—so Harrison Barnes is using every tool at his disposal to train more efficiently.

“Since I’ve been in the NBA, it has become a data-driven sport, and teams are looking to measure and optimize every aspect of the game and technology plays a big role,” Barnes says. “With tools like motion sensors, I’m able to track things like my cardiovascular levels as well and how well I’ve slept.