In the new year, hundreds of thousands of people resolve to lose weight and/or become more active. And a smart fitness device like Apple Watch or Fitbit might seem like a great way to track calories and steps. But, experts advise, be sure you’re using a device or app for the right purpose and that… Continue reading When You Should – or Shouldn’t – Use a Fitness App for Weight Loss
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Fitness Trackers Could Benefit from Better Security
The security of wearable fitness trackers could be improved to better protect users’ personal data, a study done at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland suggests. A release from the university explains that the scientists ay that vulnerabilities in the devices – which track heart rate, steps taken and calories burned – could threaten the… Continue reading Fitness Trackers Could Benefit from Better Security
Life after Fitbit
Why do people quit self-tracking devices like Fitbit? University of Washington researchers have found a number of reasons: Some don’t like what their Fitbit or financial tracking tools reveal, others find collecting data a hassle, don’t quite know how to use the information or simply learn what they need to know about their habits and… Continue reading Life after Fitbit