A fitness tracker also referred as an activity tracker, is a type of wearable computer. The device traces fitness-related metrics like distance covered by a walk or run, calorie consumption, and also some of them track your heartbeat. Just like other devices, The fitness tracker also has its pros and cons.
Pros of Fitness Tracker-
1. They make you move- Many people get into step-functions through the fitness tracker. If you set a mark of 5,000 steps and just walk for 4,000 steps, and find that you are just 1,000 steps away from hitting the mark, You can take a walk instead of taking the bus or subway. If you have been sedentary for too long, then many trackers give you an alert. You can even set reminders after frequent intervals to move around.
2. Give some baseline data- Some fitness trackers with heart rate trackers, give you a change in number and show you the progress. A fitness tracker can even show you average heart rate after
time intervals. The fitness trackers give you the idea of the distance covered with walk, run or cycling and give you a progressive plan.
Cons of Fitness Tracker-
1. They are not always accurate- Many researches found that the fitness trackers were not accurate. The device sometimes doesn’t display the accurate heart rate.
2. There is a little drop of rate- We set goals and when we are unable to mark them up, we often give up with the fitness challenge.
3. The key to fitness is not in detail but it’s a big picture- Fitness details are more accurate by the professional athlete rather than a fitness tracker.
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