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I have a fitness tracker which counts my steps, records my heart rate and tells me how much sleep I am getting. I love it but do you own one and what do you think of them?

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I do not own one but I recently researched about it because the other day while I was walking around our apartment, I noticed that more people just keep on looking at their wrist everytime they get past a block. I knew they were monitoring their steps, but I didn't know that they were so anxious about this.

It then led me to question, since when did a 10,000-step routine became the fitness goal? Where does this figure come from? An article written by Michael Mosley (there were a lot of published articles about this but I choose this because it clearly provided the information that I am looking for) revealed that the 10,000-step routine was a result of a Japanese campaign to encourage their people to be more physically active. And sure, it became an instant hit, especially to the health-conscious. However, results of an experiment aimed to challenge the effectiveness of this routine showed that doing three 10-minute brisk walks proved to have greater health benefits, as people are more likely to increase their heart rate when doing this activity. Bottom line is that people owning these trackers for a long time tend to be more obsessed on the numbers rather than the actual goal of the exercise.

When it comes to sleep monitoring, I think the concern of some people would be the accuracy because although a tracker can tell whether a person is awake or asleep, they are still prone to errors.

With all these drawbacks, I still think it is worth the investment. Fitness trackers could definitely help people who are struggling to lose weight. Moreover, I could say that the most important benefit of having one is that it motivates a person to be more physically active while at the same time getting aware of their overall health.
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Yes I find the sleep monitoring very inaccurate and normally only keep track of my steps and heart rate these days.
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I don't hava any maybe because my region where am coming from, we're still analog while you guys are much far ahead technologically. I have come across that information in bmf whereby, its something like an app which has a timer. It checks on your walking speed, and all things you've said above then you're get paid. But then, the earnings were very less in deed. I cannot recall the exact name of that app or maybe its the one you're using. I find these times quite helpful because it encourages people to exercise hence keeping fit. You'll find with time, you're making improvements and besides that you're being paid some cash as a token of appreciation which will boost you in some way. What I can do is encourage you to keep on with what you're doing.
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A fitness tracker is of great help for our health and if one can get the device or as an app on a device then it would be of immense help for such a person. I'm looking at getting an app that will help keep track of calories burn and the steps I have taken daily.I'm a fitness enthusiast and there are numbers of steps I want to taking daily so I will need a fitness tracker to help me keep the record appropriately.

It good to always use a fitness tracker because of it's enormous benefits. The tracker helps one to do more like if one is out to take some amount of steps,when once the steps aren't complete for a day, it will show on the tracker motivating one to take more steps.it helps one to have a fair knowledge about one's steps,calories burn,track ones heart rate and helps promote more activities.
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Some have apps that are connected to them, allowing you to track your overall progress, set goals, and get advice on how to meet your fitness objectives. I believe using it as a smart move.
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I think fitness trackers are a great way to stay motivated and track your progress. They provide valuable feedback and data to help you stay on track with your goals. I also like that they make it easy to set goals, track your progress, and monitor your overall health.
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fitness trackers can be a useful tool for tracking physical activity and monitoring progress towards fitness goals. However, they should not be relied on as the sole indicator of health and fitness.
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Fitness trackers are wearable devices that track your physical activity and provide information such as the number of steps you take, distance traveled, calories burned, and even heart rate. They can be helpful in motivating you to stay active and achieve your fitness goals.

However, it is important to note that fitness trackers are not a one-size-fits-all solution, and their effectiveness can vary depending on individual goals, lifestyle, and preferences. Additionally, relying solely on fitness trackers to gauge your overall health and fitness can be limiting, as they only measure certain aspects of physical activity and do not take into account other important factors such as nutrition and sleep.

In summary, fitness trackers can be a useful tool in tracking and motivating physical activity, but they should be used in conjunction with other measures for overall health and wellness.
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A fitness tracker may help. Studies show that consistently using a fitness tracker—a device that tracks your movement, such as a traditional pedometer or other wearable device, or a smartphone app—can increase your steps per day by more than a mile, especially if you establish a heart-smart daily goal.
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