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We’re pretty familiar with the benefits of wearable fitness technology: convenience, more in-depth measuring and analyzing, quick results, etc. But for every good thing, there’s a downside. What are some of the dangers of fitness technology devices? Decreased Motivation A research study conducted with 200 women who wore a Fitbit activity tracker showed some interesting […]

There are so many fitness and health tech gadgets and devices out there it can be confusing determining what you need and don’t need. It’s important to know what you are looking for and to research different technologies. Each year the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas shows the latest in fitness and health technology. […]

In technology the adage “bigger is better” does not generally apply. The ongoing goal in technology is always smaller as well as faster and more accurate. Cameras, cell phones, computers have all progressively gotten smaller and less conspicuous. One of the few exceptions would be TVs and we all know that the bigger the TV […]

Everything’s getting smart. The way we tell time, use our cell phones, count steps taken and calories burned, measure heart rates and depth of sleep….things that once took much more time and may have even been impossible are now instantaneous, accessible and very possible. We’ve discussed the various types of wearables in previous blogs. This […]

You’re probably very familiar with today’s fitness and health technology advances, from simple step trackers to more complex devices that monitor and analyze biometrics such as resting heart rate, oxygen intake percentages, and depth, length and quality of sleep. Everyday fitness technology is becoming more and more advanced. But how did the relationship between fitness […]

If you’re a beginner in the land of wearables you probably want to start out slowly, getting a feel for what’s right for you. There’s no need to pay a lot of money to do this. There are some very good, affordable options for you. You probably don’t need the extras at this point such […]

Fitness technology is awesome regarding convenience, accountability, and the depth and variety of metrics being monitored. You can know your heart rate while running, while walking, while sitting still. A user can also see how restorative their sleep is. You can keep track of steps, miles, heartbeats, blood pressure, calories burned, and your body’s glucose […]

The digitalization of health and fitness is making the process of knowing what our bodies need and how they’re functioning an easier and quicker endeavor. Wearables such as smartwatches, step counters, trackers, heart rate and sleep monitors, etc., are increasingly more available mainstream. It’s important to know not only about the technology out there but […]

We’re going to start reviewing some of the latest in fitness and health technology here so watch this space! About the Fitbit Alta HR The Fitbit Alta HR was the fitness tracker of the year at the 2017 Wareable Tech Awards. The device itself is slender but it holds a lot of technology. Features 24/7 […]

Achieving weight loss goals isn’t possible using only one method. Dieting without exercise won’t work. Exercising without changing your diet won’t work. And neither of these things will work, at least not long term, without making  the necessary lifestyle changes. Our fitness and health has become digitalized due to our demand for instant information, deeper […]