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Fitness Trackers

Fitness trackers, wearable devices designed to monitor various health metrics, have become integral to personal health management. They track a wide range of data, including steps taken, calories burned, heart rate, and sleep patterns. By collecting this data, fitness trackers provide users with insights into their physical activity levels and overall health, encouraging healthier lifestyle choices.

The future of fitness trackers lies in the integration of more advanced technologies and broader health monitoring capabilities. We can expect enhancements in accuracy, battery life, and the range of health metrics they can monitor. Future devices may incorporate features such as stress detection, blood pressure monitoring, and blood glucose levels, offering a more comprehensive health overview.  The integration of these devices with telehealth services could also facilitate remote monitoring and healthcare, making preventative healthcare more accessible and efficient.

Fitness Trackers News

The quest for perfect sleep: how tech is fuelling sleep anxiety

The quest for perfect sleep: how tech is fuelling sleep anxiety

The Guardian - 15-Oct-2024

Wearable sleep trackers may be causing more stress than rest

Oura Ring 4: A sleeker, smarter wearable for health tracking

Oura Ring 4: A sleeker, smarter wearable for health tracking

The Verge - 03-Oct-2024

Enhanced design and advanced algorithms promise improved accuracy and user experience

New wearable band monitors sweat to help users avoid overexertion

New wearable band monitors sweat to help users avoid overexertion

New Scientist - 04-Sep-2024

It offers a non-invasive alternative to blood lactate testing

Galaxy Ring: A smart ring by Samsung designed for fitness tracking

Galaxy Ring: A smart ring by Samsung designed for fitness tracking

BBC - 10-Jul-2024

While promising, concerns about data privacy have been raised

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Fitness Trackers Resources

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Fitbit

Comapny developing wearable technology devices.

Verily Study Watch

Sensor-based wearable for continuous monitoring.

Fitbit Charge 3

Wearable fitness tracker.

Beast Sensor

Gym and strength workout tracker.

Beast Technologies

Aerospace engineering sensor technology company.

Humon Hex

Wearable muscle oxygen sensor for athletes.

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Fitness Trackers Blog Posts

All round health trackers for under £100
13-Dec-2016

All round health trackers for under £100

A review of 3 leading fitness bands and how the monitor activity, sleep and inactivity

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