Fitness trackers have spiked in popularity in recent years, with more paying attention to their health and activity levels. Actxa is a homegrown brand, and has been providing hundreds of thousands of Singaporeans with fitness trackers via the National Steps Challenge since 2015. Here’s their story. Never has counting the number of steps we take daily been a common method to measure our activity levels (or score shopping and grocery vouchers ) – until recently. Of course, pedometers have been around for hundreds of years , but they were typically singular in their purpose, and thus only appealed to a smaller group of consumers. Now, pedometers are integrated into our smartwatches and fitness trackers, both of which do so much more than just count the number of steps we take. With the introduction of the annual National Steps Challenge by the Singapore Health Promotion Board, Singaporeans of all ages and backgrounds have also become more aware and incentivised to pay more attention to their activity levels. To help Singaporeans get started on their fitness tracking journey, the Health Promotion Board also gives out fitness trackers to participants every season. What some might not know is that the trackers are made by Actxa , a Singaporean company that also made its debut with the first-ever National Steps Challenge in 2015! Activate Interactive , the parent company of Actxa, is also the developer of Healthy 365 , the official app for the National Steps Challenge. I got in touch with the CEO of Actxa, Mr Lim Chun Hong, to find out more about how its founders went from developing games for dementia sufferers to creating pedometers for Singaporeans of all fitness levels. From Activate Interactive To Actxa Actxa was established by the founders of Activate Interactive, a local developer of digital health and fitness products that aims to improve the quality of people’s lives through technology. Founded in 1997, Activate Interactive has gone from developing games for individuals who suffer from dementia to designing products that help diabetic patients monitor their blood glucose levels in a non-invasive manner. Its founders, Leslie Wou, Dawn Teh, and Karen Ho all have backgrounds in game development, mobile and interactive media. They have also won awards for their products along the way, including the Singapore Infocomm Award, GSMA Global Mobile Award, Nokia Forum Pro Award, Asia Web Design Award, and World Web Design Award. In 2015, Mr Joel Chin, the current CEO of Activate Interactive, came into the picture with the acquisition of the business. He then founded the latter within the same year. Under his leadership, Actxa was positioned to be the Internet of Things (IoT) arm of Activate Interactive to “focus on bringing digital health products and services to market, while Activate Interactive continues to focus on software and technologies”. “Back in 2015, good quality fitness trackers were costly,” explained Mr Lim. [Mr Chin] believed that health and its associated technologies should be made affordable and easy to use to benefit as many people as possible. Making Strides Since 2015 Mr Lim shared that the starting days were “tough, […] considering that there were many firsts” that they were embarking on with the manufacturing process of fitness trackers. 2015 was also a particularly eventful year, with them winning the tender to supply fitness trackers for the very first season of the National Steps Challenge. Working with manufacturing partners, conducting integration, testing, all the way through to going live in an 8-week span… it was really sink or swim, and I’m glad to say that we managed to swim. The Actxa Stride, their first product, was released to the public in the same year. “The reception was overwhelmingly positive with roughly 250,000 Actxa Strides ending up on the wrists of the public by 2016,” revealed Mr Lim. Sold Almost 800,000 Fitness Trackers So Far Since its inception 3 years ago, they have sold “a little shy of 800,000” fitness trackers. Most of their current customers and users are located in Singapore, but their products have also made their way around the world. “We have recently started efforts to distribute our products globally,” said Mr Lim. Actxa through the years He has also noticed a “steady rise in awareness” of the importance of an active lifestyle among Singaporeans, and credits it to “national-level programmes like the National Steps Challenge”. Globally, the credit goes to the work that has been done by established fitness tracker brands like Fitbit and Garmin, and we hope that in the very near future, Actxa. As for future plans, Mr Lim shared that users can look forward to the launch of the Actxa Glo in January 2019, a fitness tracker that can predict a person’s blood glucose levels non-invasively. “We believe this product will help, in a very big way, to prevent the onset of the diabetic condition for a lot of people, as well as help users understand how their body is reacting to sugar over time,” he beamed proudly. He also teased that the team has started work on “an interesting solution” that will help children form good health habits. 2019 will also mark the year when the homegrown brand looks to accelerate their overseas expansion plans which have already taken root this year. I’d like to thank Mr Lim for his time! Take the first step (pun intended) and check out Actxa and their products here . 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Firstbeat started off as a technology company, but today Firstbeat feels more like a human company . Firstbeat’s role is to make biological information visible and to help people to live better lives. It is inspiring to see people becoming interested in their health, armed with the personalized insights necessary to achieve their dream of a healthier life. Each one of us can learn from our own physiology for a more balanced future. As a distributor of the Firstbeat Lifestyle Assessment, we hope to inspire more people to walk the journey of preventive health. Read more on: 15 Years of Firstbeat – What Have We Learned?

The Actxa app automatically uses the standard formula of 220 minus your age to get your Maximum Heart Rate, which would be used to calculate the range for your five training zones. Tracking your heart rate with a heart rate monitor and understanding what’s happening in each heart rate zone is important if you want to fully utilise your workout and fitness tracker. There are five different zones you can train in, with different benefits to each. 50-63.9% of Max HR Warm Up Zone You can reach this comfortable zone by walking briskly. Exercising in this zone will improve your general health but not your endurance or strength. This is a good zone to be in for those with heart problems or are starting to work out on a daily basis. Workouts in this zone usually include long, slow runs or easy recovery workouts. As this is at a very comfortable effort level, you can use this zone for warm-ups and cool-downs. 64-69.9% of Max HR Fat Burn Zone Reach this zone by jogging slowly. Perfect for easy rest and recovery days, training in this zone improves your body’s ability to utilize oxygen and general endurance. Your body will get better at burning fat and you’ll build muscular fitness. 70-79.9% of Max HR Cardio Zone Most training is done within this zone, which should feel comfortable enough for you to hold a conversation. Effective for overall cardiovascular fitness, exercising with moderate effort helps increase your body’s efficiency in transporting oxygenated blood to your muscles, and carbon dioxide away from them. Over time, your heart increases in strength and size, and you metabolize carbohydrates and fats equally. This is also the zone in which lactic acid begins to build up in your bloodstream. 80-89.9% of Max HR Intense Zone You can reach this zone by going harder, as you get faster and fitter. Exercising at this intensity feels comfortably hard and you should still be able to say short, broken sentences. However, this is where you will “feel the burn” and most people won’t be able to keep exercising within this zone for more than an hour. Here, you’ll improve your speed, endurance and lactic threshold. You’ll be breathing hard while your body gets better at using carbohydrates for energy. 90-100% of Max HR Max Zone This is where you go “all out” for a few minutes. You won’t be able to hold a conversation at this pace while your lungs and heart work at maximal capacity. Training in this zone is hard, and often reserved for those who are very fit. However it doesn’t mean you should avoid exercising in this zone. You can incorporate exercise in this zone safely with interval training or HIIT workouts. Be careful though, as most injuries happen during workouts here.

Are you seated as you’re reading this? It won’t be surprising if you are. A study[ 1 ] published in 2015 found that almost 40% of all Singaporeans spend at least 8 hours a day seated. This number excludes the time we spend asleep, and our sitting hours increase as we grow older. It’s easy to see why. We drive or ride to the office, work at our computers, have drinks at the pub, do our homework at the table, unwind with our favourite programmes on the couch and read in bed before sleep. It all sounds so normal, but there’s a problem. This love affair with our chair has been “identified as an independent risk factor for premature mortality”.[ 2 ] In fact, sitting for too long has been directly linked to an increased risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease and diabetes . Research[ 3 ] has shown that when we sit for long periods, our blood pressure rises, metabolism slows down, we become less efficient in regulating our blood sugar, and fat starts to accumulate around our waist. But I work in an office! I can’t take exercise breaks. Lengthy breaks are not realistic for everyone, especially for those of us who get caught up in meetings and deadlines. However, taking a movement break every 30 minutes is effective in reducing the negative effects of prolonged sitting. Try walking over to your colleague instead of calling. Stand up while brainstorming at a meeting or watching television. Take a toilet break or make yourself a cup of tea. Or simply get up for a good stretch. The key to minimising cardiovascular disease is to “stand up, sit less, move more, more often,” says Tan Tock Seng Hospital’s Senior Therapist, Jaclyn Chow. To make this really work for you, set a vibrating reminder on your phone to move every 30 minutes. Some fitness trackers like the Tempo 3C and Actxa Spur+ comes with Move Alerts you can customise. These reminders nudge you gently when you’re deep in thought or feeling the stress of a deadline. It will only be a matter of time before you start to feel uncomfortable when you’re not moving. So that’s it? That’s all I need to stay healthy? Not quite. The Singapore Heart Foundation also recommends 30 minutes of physical activity at least five times a week, and this includes exercises like brisk walking, aerobic dancing and swimming. Build movement into your lifestyle by getting off the bus (or train) several stops earlier to walk the rest of the way or taking the stairs instead of using the lift. If you already have your own fitness tracker, well, what are you waiting for? It’s time to move it. Patterns of physical activity and sedentary behavior in a representative sample of a multi-ethnic South-East Asian population: a cross-sectional study by Aye Mya Win, Lim Wei Yan, Kristin HX Tan, Raymond Boon Tar Lim, Kee Seng Chia and Falk Mueller-Riemenschneider Too Much Sitting: The Population-Health Science of Sedentary Behavior by Owen N., Healy G.N., Matthews C.E. and Dunstan D.W. What are the risks of sitting too much? by Edward R. Laskowski, M.D.

VO2 Max is the metric that defines your personal cardiorespiratory/aerobic fitness level. It is your body’s ability to use its most efficient energy source — Oxygen. Your body needs oxygen to walk, jump, run, move, and simply function. The more oxygen your body can process and feed your muscles with, the more energy you produce to go faster, stronger, further and longer. This processing-feeding-producing ability is your maximum aerobic capacity, also known as your VO2 Max, or the maximum amount of oxygen your body uses per minute. The higher your VO2 Max, the fitter you are and the younger your Fitness Age! If your score is lower than you’d like, good news — you can work on improving it with frequent physical activity! VO2 Max Fitness Level classification ranges from “very poor” to “excellent”. Check out the VO2 Max Fitness Level Classification for males and females. Most of us will reach optimum fitness and physical levels in our 20s. However, beginning from our mid-30s, it starts to decline by about 10% per decade. Should this fact worry us if the only activity we do each day is run for the morning train? If we are not professional athletes, is there a need to monitor our VO2 Max? Short answer: Yes. Comparing your VO2 Max score with others in the same age group is a good indicator of your fitness level. If your VO2 Max is below average for your age group, it might mean that you need to start investing time in aerobic activity. A lower VO2 Max (your body processes less oxygen per kilogram of bodyweight per minute) has been associated with “high risks of cardiovascular disease, all-cause mortality, and mortality rates attributable to various cancers” ( American Heart Association , 2016). In other words, the higher your VO2 Max, the healthier you are, and the younger you feel. Don’t we all want that? Start your VO2 Max measurement with the Actxa Spur+ or Actxa Spark+! Create a healthy-intensity exercise plan (the kind where you can only talk in spurts between breaths) and work out at least thrice a week, monitoring your progress as you go. Slowly but surely you’ll start feeling more energetic and strong, as your body increases its ability to utilise oxygen more efficiently.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about changes to our lives and the way we work in ways far beyond our imagination. Times like these remind us of the very purpose Actxa was set up – to inspire change around the world, beginning with the health and well-being of every individual. We wanted to lend support to the communities around us, and earlier this week, we have arranged for over 75,000 masks to be donated to all our beneficiaries. A BIG shoutout to (1) our logistics partner Pika Express who graciously contributed their time and efforts, while also absorbing the costs of deliveries, as their way of giving, as well as (2) Happyganics who generously donated 500 bottles of hand sanitisers! Looking forward to healthier times ahead. #actxa #community #staysafe #sgunited

Bringing Corporate Wellness Closer to Doorsteps of Corporations For immediate release Singapore, 21 July 2021 – Celebrating its sixth anniversary this year, Actxa announces the launch of Actxa Wellness Pte Ltd , a new business unit to bring wellness closer to the doorsteps of more corporations to help improve their employees’ physical and mental well-being. Making its first debut with the National Steps Challenge (NSC), Singapore’s first-ever nationwide step movement in 2015 with the Actxa steps and heart rate trackers, Actxa also offers wellness solutions to help individuals make the right moves to finding their best selves. The Actxa Wellness Programme (AWP) has been one of the key solutions that empower individuals, communities and corporations to lead a healthy lifestyle despite their busy schedules. To better streamline the business, Actxa Wellness Pte Ltd is set up as a separate entity to bring the wellness programme to corporations to help them build a sustainable and healthy culture that benefit their employees. Marrying science and evidence to achieve the desired outcomes, participating employees will receive an Actxa Spark Plus fitness tracker and Sense Measuring Scale to track the individual data that will be synced with the Actxa App. Using the collected data, the Actxa app will calculate a personalized Healthy Living Score (HLS) that aggregate stress and recovery, physical activity, fitness, physique and sleep into one score. With the spin-off of Actxa Wellness Pte Ltd , Actxa will sharpen its focus to research and develop more IPs for health-related insights and to work with customers and partners to launch new products or form new joint ventures. With effect from 21 July 2021, Mr Joel Chin will succeed Mr Lim Chun Hong as the Chief Executive Officer of Actxa. Mr Chin is also the CEO of Activate Interactive Pte Ltd , the sister company of Actxa, also the developer of Healthy 365, the official mobile app for NSC. “It is an honour to take on the role as the CEO of Actxa, and I am thankful to Chun Hong for laying down a strong foundation for Actxa that has put us on an excellent footing to scale greater heights. “As Actxa Wellness propels its market positioning in the wellness space, Actxa will concentrate on advancing health-related insights and incorporating IP strategy into our R&D approach. This will help us further accelerate the progress we have been making over the past six years in enriching the lives of individuals and communities. “At the same time, we also strive to innovate new wellness products and foster strategic partnerships with companies for new venture opportunities to better the lives of more people. “Together with the highly dedicated team with diverse capabilities, I am confident that Actxa is in a good position to embrace the opportunities and face the challenges of today and the future,” said Joel. Mr Alex Loh, an experienced leader with more than 20 years of working in different industries and helming leadership roles, has been named the CEO of Actxa Wellness Pte Ltd . Previously a professional athlete, Alex is also a strong advocate for healthy living.Read the press release of Actxa Wellness here . About Actxa Headquartered in Singapore, Actxa is founded in 2015 with the mission in bringing together people, partners, science, technology and data to create positive changes to the health, quality of life and well-being of every individual and community. Leveraging on our expertise in developing evidence-based and personalised insights that allow individuals to have a better understand on their health, fitness and well-being, Actxa sets its focus on researching and developing more IPs for health-related insights and to work with customers and partners to launch new products or form new joint ventures. Actxa is also proud to have been supporting National Steps Challenge, the first-ever nationwide step movement in Singapore since 2015. For further information, please contact: Tan Lay Eng Corporate Communications Manager layeng.tan@activate.sg +65 98770406

Singapore, 13 May 2022 – Actxa Pte.Ltd (“Actxa”), a homegrown AI-driven preventive health solutions company, has been awarded the SBR Technology Excellence Award in the AI – Healthcare Technology category for its Non-Invasive Blood Glucose Monitoring (“BGM”) project. Actxa is the first Singapore company to develop a comprehensive AI solution that leverages consumer-grade wearables to detect blood glucose dysregulation. The BGM is also the only non-invasive blood glucose detection solution to be going through a clinical validation study in Southeast Asia. The latest Singapore National Population Health Survey shows that 9.5% of adults have diabetes from 2019 to 2020. Nearly a quarter of them are newly diagnosed, whilst 26% exhibit poor glucose control¹. In 2017, the Singapore Ministry of Health launched a nationwide initiative to tackle the epidemic of diabetes, and advances in wearable technologies may be the key to alleviating this problem. As a company with a vision to be a leading preventive health technology company in the world, Actxa’s research and development (“R&D”) team began working on a novel digital monitoring technology in 2016, which was later coined as BGM. Its goal was to engineer a solution that is non-invasive, frequently and conveniently accessible, and low cost. The innovative non-invasive BGM solution detects glucose dysregulation in patients with diabetes or prediabetes. It leverages the latest technological advancement in signal processing, wearable technologies, and artificial intelligence (“AI”) to assess the risk of impaired glucose regulation. Using inter-beat-interval data from a consumer-grade wrist-worn photoplethysmography (“PPG”) sensor, the AI model will compute the relevant digital biomarkers correlated with the symptoms of prediabetes or Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and eventually predict the risk of developing diabetes. Joel Chin, Actxa’s Chief Executive Officer, said, “It is a great honour of Actxa to be a recipient of the SBR Technology Excellence Awards 2022. We want to thank the Singapore Business Review and the judges for recognising Actxa’s accomplishments. This is the best form of recognition for the R&D team who has been working on this project for the past five years. It is a testament of our commitment to being at the forefront of innovation, and we will continue doing so for the betterment of public health.” This technology is undergoing conducting a clinical validation study with a local hospital to improve the prediction model and evaluate the model’s real-world accuracy, reliability, and generalisability. The BGM will be available as a B2B cloud service with the production of at least one wearable product by quarter four of 2022. About Actxa Actxa was founded in 2015 with the mission to bring together people, partners, science, technology, and data to create positive changes to the health, quality of life and well-being of individuals and communities. Leveraging on our expertise in developing evidence-based and personalised insights through Artificial Intelligence, we empower individuals to make informed decision on their health and well-being and to make timely changes to their lifestyle. Actxa sets its focus on research and development on innovative preventive health solutions and we work closely with industry and academic partners to explore new opportunities. About SBR Technology Excellence Awards Organised by the Singapore Business Review, the SBR Technology Excellence Awards is the most prestigious awards programme for technological innovations, recognising exceptional companies in Singapore that are riding the digital disruption wave and leading the technological revolution and digital journeys of their respective industries. The SBR Technology Excellence Awards is part of the regional Asian Technology Excellence Awards now running in 50 countries. References: [1] National Population Health Survey 2020, MOH. https://www.moh.gov.sg/docs/librariesprovider5/default-document-library/nphs-2020-survey-report.pdf. For further information, please contact: Tan Lay Eng Corporate Communications Manager layeng.tan@actxa.sg +65 9877 0406

For immediate release Singapore, 15 July 2022 – This year, Actxa Pte. Ltd (“Actxa”) has partnered with the Singapore Heart Foundation (SHF) as a product sponsor with our Actxa Spark+ fitness trackers and Actxa Sense 2 Smart Scale for their year-long heart health awareness campaigns. Going beyond sponsorship, Actxa along with its sister companies, Activate Interactive Pte Ltd (“Activate”) and Actxa Wellness will be partaking in multiple SHF programmes. Between 4 to 26 June 2022, 21 of our staff from Actxa, Activate and Actxa Wellness, participated in SHF’s Pledge Your Heart Walk (PYHW), clocking over 120 kilometres. PYHW was held in conjunction with the Go Red for Women campaign to encourage women to stay active to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease and improve their mental health. Earlier in May 2022, Actxa had also supported the SHF’s Mummy’s Heartbeat community education event and May Blood Pressure Measurement Month intended to promote heart health awareness in Singapore. Actxa, Activate and Actxa Wellness will also be participating in the Restart A Heart Programme (RAH) that will be held in our office premises on 1 August 2022. RAH is a simplified CPR+AED training, designed for those who want to learn some basic resuscitation skills but do not require certification. Actxa is also sponsoring the lucky draw prizes for the SHF Charity Cup Golf Tournament 2022 that will be held on 27 July 2022 to raise funds for needy heart patients and contribute to SHF’s various free or subsidised programmes, such as heart health awareness events, CPR+AED courses and cardiac rehabilitation for heart patients. Joel Chin, CEO of Actxa , said, “Actxa is pleased to support the Singapore Heart Foundation by sponsoring our Actxa products in support of their heart health awareness campaigns. As an AI-driven preventive health solutions company, we create insights and bespoke programmes to help people reduce the risks of chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease. The works of SHF resonate with our belief in building a healthier future for individuals from all walks of life. We will continue to support and advocate for preventive health care awareness and remain committed to inspire and empower people to make proactive moves to live better and healthier.” About Actxa Actxa was founded in 2015 with the mission to bring together people, partners, science, technology, and data to create positive changes to the health, quality of life and well-being of individuals and communities. Leveraging on our expertise in developing evidence-based and personalised insights through Artificial Intelligence, we empower individuals to make informed decision on their health and well-being and to make timely changes to their lifestyle. Actxa sets its focus on research and development on innovative preventive health solutions and we work closely with industry and academic partners to explore new opportunities. For more information, please visit https://actxa.com About Singapore Heart Foundation Singapore Heart Foundation is a social service agency at the forefront of the battle against heart diseases in Singapore. Since its inception in 1970, the Foundation has grown into a well-established and reputable organisation with local and international links. Through strategic lifesaving programmes under the three core pillars of Prevention, Rehabilitation and Resuscitation, SHF fulfills its mission to promote heart health, prevent and reduce disability and death due to cardiovascular disease and stroke. In addition, SHF also offers financial assistance to needy heart patients for emergency relief and medical treatment. For further information, please contact: Tan Lay Eng Corporate Communications Manager layeng.tan@actxa.com +65 9877 0406 Hasyimah Begum AJ Corporate Communications Executive hasyimah.aj@actxa.com +65 8780 3620

The MOU was signed by Mr Joel Chin, CEO of Actxa (left), and Mr James Yan, CEO of Joint Chinese Limited (right). Photo by: Actxa Pte Ltd Singapore, 3 August 2022 – Actxa Pte. Ltd (“Actxa”) and Joint Chinese Limited (“JC”) alongside its associated group of companies, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) on 2 August 2022, to join hands in market penetration and expansion for Pre-M Diabetes ™ , also known as the Non-Invasive Blood Glucose Monitoring technology. We will be targeting the consumer wearables, senior care and home care segment in China. Both will also work closely on the worldwide distribution of JC’s wearables powered by Pre-M Diabetes ™ . Actxa and JC will collaborate to incorporate Pre-M Diabetes ™ and other physiological health insights (“Actxa Insights”) in JC’s products and services, develop business and establish marketing and brand presence in China. Both sides will also be involved in research collaborations in China to further develop Actxa Insights. JC is a leading manufacturer and solution provider for digital health wearables in China. JC has identified at least 11 models of their wearables that have the potential to include Pre-M Diabetes ™ to ship within China and worldwide. Actxa is the first Singapore company to develop a comprehensive AI solution that leverages consumer-grade wearables to detect blood glucose dysregulation. The Pre-M Diabetes ™ is also the only non-invasive blood glucose detection solution to be going through a clinical validation study in Southeast Asia. In Singapore, at least 1 million people are projected to have diabetes by 2050 and 1 out of 4 will be undiagnosed¹. Worldwide, about 643 million people will be diabetic by 2030, and 1 in 2 adults will be undiagnosed². Through regular blood glucose monitoring, the increased risk for developing diabetes can be detected early. The launch of the Pre-M Diabetes ™ allows individuals to monitor their blood glucose levels in a pain-free, easy and frequent way. The regular measurement of blood glucose will help individuals prevent, delay the onset or in some situations, even reverse the condition. Joel Chin, Actxa’s Chief Executive Officer , said, “This MOU builds on our existing strong partnership with JC, and we are honoured to collaborate with JC in launching and distributing the Pre-M Diabetes ™ in China and the rest of the world. This strategic alliance leverages the strengths of both companies to create a significant impact in the global fight against diabetes. We are confident that Pre-M Diabetes ™ will help individuals make informed health decisions and positive lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.” Mr. James Yan, Chief Executive Officer of Joint Chinese Limited , said, “Actxa and Joint Chinese Limited are forerunners in wearable technology, and the cooperation between the two parties has entered the eighth year. Focusing on cutting-edge technologies related to human health, both teams have constantly worked together to improve the synergy and uncover tacit knowledge to drive more innovation. The accuracy of data collection has also improved. The series of Pre-M Diabetes ™ products is the result of our joint efforts, boosting new opportunities in the global preventive health market. Joint Chinese Limited will continue to sustain and pursue quality work, while achieving success with Actxa.” The Pre-M Diabetes ™ has also won Actxa an award under the AI – Healthcare Technology category in the annual SBR Technology Excellence Awards, hosted by Singapore Business Review. The SBR Technology Excellence Awards is part of the regional Asian Technology Excellence Awards now running in 50 countries³. References: https://www.healthhub.sg/live-healthy/1273/d-day-for-diabetes https://idf.org/aboutdiabetes/what-is-diabetes/factsfigures.html#:~:text=The%20total%20number%20of%20people,living%20with%20dia betes%20are%20undiagnosed https://sbr.com.sg/event-news/actxa-wins-ai-award-its-non-invasive-blood-glucosemonitoring-project For further information, please contact: Tan Lay Eng Communications Manager layeng.tan@actxa.com +65 9877 0406 Hasyimah Begum AJ Communications Executive hasyimah.aj@actxa.com +65 8780 3620 About Actxa Actxa was founded in 2015 with the mission to bring together people, partners, science, technology, and data to create positive changes to the health, quality of life and well-being of individuals and communities. Leveraging our expertise in developing evidence-based and personalised insights through Artificial Intelligence, we empower individuals to make informed decision on their health and well-being and to make timely changes to their lifestyle. Actxa sets its focus on research and development on innovative preventive health solutions, and we work closely with industry and academic partners to explore new opportunities. For more information, visit www.actxa.com . About Joint Chinese Group Founded in 2004, Joint Chinese Ltd. is a High-tech manufacturer with Medical Qualification, specialized in Smart Health & Medical Care Product in China. We have 3 production bases with total of 20,000sqm and strong R&D team of more than 120 engineers. We operate in 100+ countries and regions, collaborating with most recognized brands, including Xiaomi, Walmart, LG. Specialized in OEM/ODM one-stop service, we have plant area of 12,000 sq meter with monthly production capacity of 1000,000 pcs. For more information, visit https://www.jointcorp.com/ .

(Media Source: Hardware Zone) Local health-tech brand, Actxa , has just launched their latest activity tracker, the Spark+ Series 2 ( Spark+ S2 ). This newest model comes with a range of features, including an advanced sleep tracking technology called SleepTrack , all-day heart rate and heart rate variability monitoring , outdoor workouts with real-time maps (assisted GPS), and VO2 Max support. It also has a 3-axis accelerometer . According to Actxa, SleepTrack provides in-depth analysis of sleep quality, generating detailed sleep reports. For outdoor workouts, the activity tracker can now provide real-time displays of your workout route, but as it does not have built-in GPS, you can’t leave your phone behind. The Spark+ S2 is a lightweight (24g ) device mostly made of plastic with a TPU strap. It features a 0.96-inch TFT touch display, with IP67 water-resistance, and 110mAh battery. Actxa says the tracker should last up to 7-days of standard usage, but only 30 hours with continuous heart-rate monitoring. Connectivity is based on Bluetooth 4.0 BLE . The Spark+ S2 activity tracker is available now on Actxa's Official Lazada Store for S$70 .

(Media Source: NXT) Actxa, a locally-grown AI-driven deep tech company, proudly introduces its latest addition to the health and fitness monitoring product line, the Spark+ Series 2 (“Spark+ S2”). This cutting-edge activity tracker is designed to provide all-around health and fitness monitoring, featuring a host of new and improved features compared to its predecessor, the Spark+. Enhanced with Advanced SleepTrack™ Technology One of the standout features of the Spark+ S2 is Actxa’s SleepTrack™ technology, taking sleep tracking to new heights. It goes beyond basic sleep monitoring, analyzing various metrics to offer comprehensive insights into an individual’s sleep quality. Recognizing the significance of sleep for physical and mental well-being, the Spark+ S2 helps track sleep quality, generating detailed sleep reports for each sleep cycle, along with a sleep score to monitor progress over time and ensure restful nights. All-Day Heart Rate (HR) and Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Monitoring With all-day heart rate (HR) and heart rate variability (HRV) monitoring, the Spark+ S2 provides valuable insights into how users’ hearts respond to various activities and events throughout the day. Whether awake, asleep, or during workouts, users can gain a deeper understanding of their heart’s performance and make informed lifestyle adjustments accordingly. Real-Time Outdoor Workouts with GPS The Spark+ S2 accompanies users during outdoor workouts, displaying real-time workout routes through their phone’s GPS feature. This functionality allows them to monitor the distance covered and track their progress with comprehensive performance reports, enhancing their fitness journey. Measure Your VO2 Max for Optimal Fitness With Actxa’s advanced VO2 Max algorithm, users can measure their fitness level and fitness age through brisk walks or runs. By tracking their VO2 Max over time, they can gauge the effectiveness of their exercise routines and make informed decisions to optimize their fitness goals. Unparalleled Insights via the Actxa App The Spark+ S2 provides users with invaluable insights and data to optimize their well-being through the Actxa App. The app conveniently generates reports of workout statistics, heart rate zones, and heart rate performance during workouts, enabling users to track their progress and make necessary adjustments. Fashionable and Holistic Progress Tracking Sporting a sleek, slim, and fashionable design, the Spark+ S2 is not only a powerful health and fitness companion but also a stylish accessory. With this activity tracker, users can holistically harness their health and fitness potential, taking steps to prevent or delay the onset of chronic diseases. Available Now on Actxa’s Lazada Platform The Spark+ S2 is now available for purchase on Actxa’s Lazada platform for SGD$70. To make the most of this advanced activity tracker, users can download the Actxa app from the Google Play Store or Apple Store.