October 16, 2025 • min read
What is the Sword Move wearable (and how does it improve whole-body health)?
Written by

Sword Editorial Team
Experts in pain, movement, and digital health

The Sword Summary Warm-up
- The Sword Move Wearable helps members build lasting movement habits from home. Sword Move is a whole-body strength and mobility program designed to stop recurring pain, prevent injury, and keep you healthy.
- Move is guided by the data supplied by the Move Wearable, supported by the expert guidance of Doctors of Physical Therapy, and designed so you can complete sessions from anywhere, at any time.
- Together with the Move App and Move Kit, Sword Move makes consistent movement easier, measurable, and more rewarding.
You already know movement is good for you. But between long workdays, family responsibilities, and the fatigue of modern life, finding time to stay active can feel impossible. That’s when the pain, stiffness, and fatigue starts to creep in, quietly building until they interfere with daily life.
If you ignore small discomforts, you risk being left with chronic pain that can lead to injuries that take months of recovery. Traditional fixes like gym memberships, personal trainers, or physical therapy appointments can feel expensive, intimidating, or hard to fit into a busy schedule. Sword created Move to change that.
Powered by the Move Wearable and supported by real experts, Move helps you build strength, reduce pain, and stay active without disrupting your life. The Move system combines a lightweight wrist-worn wearable, personalized plans in the Sword App, and a supportive Physical Health Specialist to help you build confidence and consistency.

What is the Move wearable?
The Move Wearable sits at the heart of the program. Worn comfortably on your wrist, it connects directly to the Sword App to monitor progress and provide real-time feedback. The Move Wearable tracks what matters most for your health journey:
- Daily steps: A simple, motivating measure of your movement consistency.
- Heart rate: Helping you understand how your body responds to different activities.
- Activity trends: Data your Physical Health Specialist can use to fine-tune your plan.
The Move Wearable is compact and easy to use. You can pair the device with your phone and check in on your progress at any time. That visibility keeps your motivation high.
How does the Move wearable work?
The device connects to the Sword Health app, giving you instant insight into how your body is responding to the activities. This data allows your matched Physical Health Specialist (each carrying a Doctorate in Physical Therapy) to fine-tune your personalized movement plan as you work towards your health goals. Each plan includes easy-to-follow sessions that can be completed in just minutes, helping you build momentum without stress or scheduling conflicts.
You can check your steps, heart rate, and sync status right on the screen, while the app keeps a full history of your activity and achievements. Together, they create a feedback loop that keeps you accountable, supported, and motivated.
What’s inside your Sword Move Kit?
Getting started with Move is simple. Every member receives a Move kit after completing their first activity. The kit includes everything you need to start your program:
- Resistance bands: Two looped bands for lower-body and mobility exercises, plus one unlooped band for upper-body and full-body strength.
- Move wearable (optional but recommended): A lightweight wrist device that tracks your steps, heart rate, and daily activity, syncing directly with the app.
- Phone stand (optional): A simple stand to position your phone during sessions so you can focus on moving, not juggling your screen.
Unlike bulky gym gear, the Move kit is compact and simple. You do not need to rearrange your life or carve out huge amounts of time. The app, the wearable, and the bands fit easily into your day and your space. Everything is designed so you can begin right where you are, with sessions that can be done in just minutes.

How does the Sword app work with the Move Wearable?
The Sword app is your personal activity hub, and it’s where your program comes to life. Guided by your dedicated Physical Health Specialist (a Doctor of Physical Therapy), the app collects data from your Move Wearable and helps you:
- Follow a customized plan designed around your needs and goals.
- Track progress from your wearable and resistance band sessions.
- Communicate with your specialist for motivation and adjustments.
- Celebrate milestones that prove your consistency is paying off.
This tight integration between the Move Wearable, the Move kit, and the Sword app creates a feedback loop that keeps you engaged and makes progress feel visible and real. Instead of guessing whether what you’re doing is working, you’ll see and feel improvements along the way.
Why traditional approaches often fail (and how Move is different)
Many people try gyms, personal trainers, or even physical therapy only to find themselves frustrated. Gyms can be crowded and intimidating, requiring hours each week. Personal trainers may push too hard, too fast. Physical therapy, while effective, often means delays to schedule a session, weeks of appointments in working hours, and long commutes to a busy clinic.
The result is inactivity and when people don’t move, the risks of associated pain, injury, and disease creep up quickly over time. Regular movement helps prevent pain, injuries, and the chronic issues linked to sedentary lifestyles, including:
- 2x higher risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, obesity, colon cancer, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, lipid disorders, depression, and anxiety1
- 50% of MSK conditions are a result of sedentarism2
- 112% higher risk of diabetes1
- 30% higher risk of depression3
Move makes it easy to prevent these risks and build the regular physical activity habits you need to stay healthy. With the Sword App and Move Wearable, you can start sessions anytime, even on weekends or after hours. Your plan adapts to your life, not the other way around. Members get:
- Short, effective sessions: Designed to fit into your day in 10–20 minutes.
- Care from home: Start sessions whenever it works for you, including evenings and weekends.
- Expert support: A Physical Health Specialist personalizes your plan, answers questions, and keeps you moving safely.
- Visible progress: Your wearable shows real-time data, giving you the confidence that you’re on the right track.
By combining expert support with accessible technology, Move makes progress easy. You build regular movement habits that turn consistency into results you can feel.
What results can you expect with Move?
Move members consistently report fewer aches and pains in daily life, more confidence in their ability to stay active, stronger, more resilient muscles that protect against injury, and improved energy and motivation to keep going.
69%
of Move members were upgraded to "healthy active" status after 10-weeks of using Move4
74%
of Move members reported feeling moderately better or much better after using the program5
Members consistently describe Move as the program that finally helped them stick with healthier habits.
- The wearable makes progress visible.
- The app provides guidance without guesswork.
- The kit gives them everything they need without requiring a gym.
- The support from a Physical Health Specialist keeps them motivated and safe.
It’s not about perfection. It’s about progress you can feel and results you can trust. Hearing from real members shows what these results look like in daily life. With Move, progress feels within reach and support is always close by.
“I’m a big fan of the lower body and core exercise regimens. They complement my runs really well.”
“I did my first activities this evening, and they felt great! I was surprised at how much it worked my muscles in just a few minutes.”
“Short sessions, real results. I am feeling pretty good. I really like the core exercises… without hurting my back.”
“Joining this program is the best thing I have done for self-care. I feel stronger and it helps my mood. Knowing I did something for myself helps me feel happier and less stressed.”
With Move, progress feels within reach and support is always close by.
Take the first step to better health with Move
You don’t have to live with nagging aches, stiffness, or the fear of injury. With the Move kit, the Move wearable, and the Sword app, you’ll have a complete system designed to help you feel better, stay stronger, and prevent pain from becoming chronic.
Small steps add up to big health improvements. Start today, and let Move guide you toward a healthier, more active tomorrow.
You might already have coverage in your existing health plan for Sword Move. Check your coverage now in just a few moments and get moving right away.
Still have questions? We’ve got answers.
FAQs about the Move wearable and Move kit
Do I have to use the Move wearable?
No. The Move program works without it, and you can use a compatible wearable you already own. But most members find the Move wearable makes the program easier, since it syncs seamlessly with the app and helps track progress automatically.
Is the Move wearable hard to set up?
Not at all. It pairs with your phone via Bluetooth in just a few steps. Clear instructions are included in your kit, and support is always available if you need it.
What if I don’t have much time for workouts?
Move is designed with busy people in mind. Sessions are short, effective, and can be done anywhere. Many members complete them outside standard work hours, making it easier to stay consistent.
What makes Move different from a gym or fitness app?
Unlike fitness apps, Move is clinically guided and personalized to your health needs. Unlike gyms, it doesn’t require commuting, expensive equipment, or public settings that can feel intimidating. Move meets you where you are and builds a plan you can stick with.
What if I forget to wear the device?
No worries. The program continues as planned, but wearing it consistently helps your Physical Health Specialist understand your activity patterns and give you better guidance.
What happens if my wearable breaks or I lose it?
Simply reach out to the support team. They’ll help troubleshoot or replace the device so your progress isn’t disrupted.
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Footnotes
Diabetologia. 2012 Nov;55(11):2895-905. doi: 10.1007/s00125-012-2677-z. Epub 2012 Aug 14. Erratum in: Diabetologia. 2013 Apr;56(4):942-3. PMID: 22890825.
Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 18, 159 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-021-01191-y
Br J Sports Med. 2015 Jun;49(11):705-9. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2014-093613. Epub 2014 Sep 2. PMID: 25183627.
Claims and clinical outcomes referenced are relative to the digital health services provided and not specifically to the medical devices that support these services.
Member with 5 activities or more, Members that scored 5+ on the Patient Global Impression of Change. Sword member base, 2023-2024 data.