Do Fitness Trackers Actually Work? What Science Says...

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  • Are you using a fitness tracker? More and more people are tracking their activities with a smart watch, fitness band, or even a smart ring.
    These devices track movement, heart rate, calorie burn, sleep patterns, oxygen levels and more. Sounds amazing…but is the information you get actually accurate? And does it make you healthier?
    In this video we discuss what science tells us about fitness trackers and their impact on our health.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 14

  • @theawebster1505
    @theawebster1505 Місяць тому +2

    Thank you for the video.
    It's not about motivating yourself, it is about the data.
    Any data about you will become VERY useful in the future

  • @DjCapnWolf
    @DjCapnWolf 9 місяців тому +3

    This was actually helpful information. Thanks!

  • @dimaua1830
    @dimaua1830 Рік тому

    Thank you for a great and informative video.

  • @deepakchhaparia9484
    @deepakchhaparia9484 Рік тому +2

    Thanks DR.G

  • @viacheslavkiselev3125
    @viacheslavkiselev3125 Рік тому

    great vid! No BS, just science

  • @danial_amini
    @danial_amini 11 місяців тому +2

    thanks doc this is exactly what I expected, the watch having no significant effect on becoming more active, but if I only use it for the first 6 months and it helps me upload more stats to my strava feed about recent cycling then it may be worth it.

  • @georgevadnais3516
    @georgevadnais3516 3 місяці тому +1

    The best for heart rate, is a arm band sensor or a chest strap.

  • @jimmyjames6318
    @jimmyjames6318 Рік тому +2

    Great info. Thanks for posting. You just save me 60 bucks😂

  • @jenot7164
    @jenot7164 11 місяців тому +10

    I like smart watches because I love collecting data. It makes sports so much more fun.

    • @jenot7164
      @jenot7164 9 місяців тому

      @@user-sd5wy9cm1p Exactly :)

  • @askgriff
    @askgriff Рік тому +5

    Dr. G, I’m a 55 year old unhealthy diabetic man with neuropathy and more. I would like to buy a device that can tell me (fairly accurately) my heart rate, oxygen, etc. I would like to start getting in shape but without knowing what my body is doing I’m afraid. Is there anything that could help someone who isn’t interested in tracking their running or miles but just monitoring their health while they do light to moderate exercise?

    • @713gk
      @713gk 7 місяців тому

      They sell stuff at Walgreens for that

    • @AddisonGraham
      @AddisonGraham Місяць тому

      I just use a spreadsheet

  • @Zaihanisme
    @Zaihanisme Рік тому +1

    Dr G why you so charming staaahp