Worldwide sales of fitness trackers increased from US$14 billion in 2017 to over $36 billion in 2020. The skyrocketing success of these gadgets suggests that more people than ever see some value in keeping tabs on the number of steps they take, flights of stairs they climb, time they spend sitting and calories they burn. […]
As maintaining a regular exercise schedule is something many people struggle with, it’s no wonder there’s a wealth of fitness apps available to assist with this challenge. So whether you’re trying to get in a few extra steps each day, training for a marathon, or working to improve your overall health and wellness, these nine apps may be just what you need to reach your fitness goals.
The advantages of fitness trackers seem clear: they help you monitor the number of steps you take and, in some cases, can help track heartbeat, distance run, even the amount of quality sleep you get. But there are some significant drawbacks to wearing a fitness tracker and you should be aware of these issues.
Fitness trackers can measure our every step, so that must be a good thing when it comes to reaching health goals, right? Not necessarily. New studies have shown that fitness trackers can actually make us take a step backwards when it comes to setting targets and reaching them. There have been questions raised about the […]
We look into all the ways you might be messing with the accuracy of your fitness tracker.
Talk about a fitness-motivated market debut! This morning, stocks for the San Francisco-based Fitbit Incorporated soared shortly after opening at $30.40—that’s 52-percent higher than the initial public offering price of $20 per share! Fitbit’s fitness-tracking device shares are poised to sell under “FIT” via the New York Stock Exchange. As of earlier this afternoon Fitbit stocks were trading at […]
A new year typically gets people thinking about making life changes, specifically those that will help improve their health and fitness level. Last year, we saw the emergence of many new fitness trackers, offering varying levels of tracking data and metrics. Some were simple, tracking steps and sleep. Others integrated food logging, goal setting, and […]
There are tons of fitness trackers, gadgets, and online programs that can help keep you motivated and on track with your fitness goals while focusing on results. Here are 10 innovative fitness trackers to get you moving!
Being on the road and away from home often means missing workouts and putting a healthy routine on stand-by. But it doesn’t have to be that way, thanks to several new mobile applications that allow travelers to find a gym in a strange city. One app, Gymsurfing, aims to help travelers find a really great […]
There’s no denying that “wearable technology” — like Google Glass specs that can give you directions — represents a hot new trend. Now, one company has unveiled special shirts capable of tracking your heart rate. It’s welcome news for both athletes and people dealing with heart conditions. The heart-tracking clothes are the work of OMsignal, […]