Ben Hoffman and Sarah Piampiano are two of the best Ironman triathletes in the world. They train and compete through a grueling schedule that lasts almost all year, culminating in the Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii in October. It takes an unwavering competitive fire to prepare for the 140.6-mile race, but a little device called Ember has given them the spark they need to train themselves better.
The Ember device, which was created by the California-based company Cercacor, uses advanced LED technology and algorithms to non-invasively and painlessly measure up to seven different biomarkers that can help athletes better understand their bodies’ inner-workings.