Apple is famous for not using focus groups of following the trend for what users want and this has paid dividends. The ability to impress consumers can only come from offering something people either believed was not possible or that… Read More ›
Fitness
What your resting heart rate says about you
The advent of fitness trackers, pulse oximeters and home blood pressure machines means you can easily monitor your heart rate while doing everything from training for a marathon to sleeping at night. However, it is the resting rate during the… Read More ›
A different kind of fitness tracker
We all know the Apple Watch, Fitbit and other fitness trackers that sit on the wrist, but there are alternatives that help you get fit in a less obvious way. Most are not well known and I am not recommending… Read More ›
The Garmin Enduro
There is one area that stands out in the new Garmin Enduro and it is extremely impressive- Smartwatch: Up to 50 days/65 days with solar*Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 130 days/1 year with solar*GPS: Up to 70 hours/80 hours… Read More ›
Amazon Halo review
Throughout the day, the Halo automatically tracks the intensity and duration of your movement, as well as your sedentary time. Taking these factors into account, it gives you an Activity Score. Informed by recommendations from the American Heart Association, the… Read More ›
Do we expect too much from fitness products?
I was reading Shaun’s post about blood oxygenation in the Apple Watch and I was wondering if we simply expect too much? For example, I know that my Fitbit doesn’t count steps accurately – it works fine if I’m marching… Read More ›
The Conqueror Virtual Challenges
Spice up your motivation for running, walking or cycling (or any distance based exercise) by taking on one of our virtual fitness challenges. Each challenge can be completed in the timeframe that suits you, either individually or in teams. Connect… Read More ›
Do smartphone applications and activity trackers increase physical activity in adults?
This is the first systematic review and meta-analysis of physical activity RCTs testing mobile apps or activity trackers that enable automated and continuous self-monitoring and feedback, in adults without chronic disease. Our findings suggest that interventions using apps or trackers… Read More ›
Real Life Activity Awards
You work hard at your fitness goals – now it’s time to receive some actual recognition. Soft enamel awards delivered to your door as you achieve them… More here. I kind of like this idea while at the same time… Read More ›
Fitness Totals
Managing your long-term fitness progress is difficult. Fitness Totals simplifies it by emphasizing weekly, monthly and yearly activity totals using data from the Apple Health app. Stay motivated by comparing your progress to last week, last month and last year!… Read More ›