The AI-powered Pacer is your new running essential 

Oftentimes undervalued, a central aspect of one’s relationship with running is enjoying the way your body feels as it moves–being contented and comfortable as your heart rate gets going. According to New York exercise physiologist and trainer Stu Mittleman, the point is not to see how fast you can go. The point is to become a master of your body instead. Developed in collaboration with South Korean startup Neumafit, Jiyoun Kim Studio’s Pacer is a new AI-powered product of refined design that guides and aids runners, so they are completely in tune and sync with their bodies while exercising. 

The Pacer blends superior functionality and human-centric design. The former can be attributed to the fact that Neumafit specializes in analyzing biometric data through respiratory information. As a miniaturized version of high-end devices typically used by professional athletes to analyze breathing data while running on treadmills, the Pacer provides users with accurate feedback on workout effectiveness and their physical condition through AI technology and a mobile app.

The running support device boasts an outstanding level of data accuracy, comparable to professional CPET equipment. Pacer’s analytical algorithm has been successfully validated through clinical trials, with a related research paper set to be published later this year.

And yet, despite its complex high-tech nature, the superb product stands out with its minimalist design and unparalleled user-friendliness. Upon conceptualization, Jiyoun Kim Studio approached the structure and form of the device guided by the aim of making it extremely easy to clean and, most importantly, lightweight. Other than these core characteristics, the Pacer is defined by its simplistic circular front, making it suitable for everyday use. Made from durable, body-safe materials and featuring cutting-edge sensors, the product is waterproof as well.

The aesthetic philosophy behind the Pacer can be linked to Jiyoun Kim Studio’s focus on being bold through simplicity. By allowing pure elements to demonstrate the purpose and unique qualities of a product, meaningless decorative elements fall out of the equation and render its design straightforward, intuitive, and contextually connected to the brand behind it. Founded in 2018, the Seoul-based design studio is led by designer Jiyoun Kim who is also an adjunct professor in the industrial design department at Konkuk University. 

Once you put on the inventive device, you simply need to follow the voice-guided instructions through the mobile app for about 30 minutes. That’s all it takes to get access to pro-level CPET results in this way eliminating the need for bulky equipment or tedious calibration. Beyond providing precise performance metrics, the Pacer also equips runners with tailored recommendations like marathon pacing strategies and personalized training protocols.

The running support device has demonstrated its reliability by successfully being integrated into renowned sports events such as Seoul Runners’ Day and the Yeouinaru Runner’s Station. During both, the Pacer played a vital role in supporting athletes throughout the competitions. 

As most fitness devices lack precision and fail to provide the essential metrics athletes truly need, the Pacer is an absolute game-changer in the ways in which it measures a runner’s breathing to accumulate all critical data with unmatched accuracy. Insights that matter are both reliable and accessible, empowering every runner to train smarter and perform at their best.