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<\/p>\nFitness trackers are all the rage these days. From students to corporate heads, it\u2019s not uncommon to see the signature silicone band on a wrist. It is important to understand though that simply strapping on a fitness tracker won\u2019t help you achieve that \u2018Get Fit\u2019 resolution you made 11 months ago. But all is not lost. Understanding the features and benefits of the product plays a big part in getting the most out of the device and can give you a major motivational boost on your fitness journey.<\/p>\n
Although the technology in most fitness trackers is quite sound, here are a few lesser known things about your fitness tracker that\u2019ll make sure you don\u2019t stray from your goal: Take a look:-<\/p>\n
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1. Always Leave a Margin of Error for Steps Taken <\/strong> 2. Calorie Burn Estimates are Best Entered Manually <\/strong> 3. Don\u2019t Forget the Importance of a Good Night\u2019s Sleep <\/strong> 4. It also tells you the time… Obviously!<\/strong> 5. A Few More Things to Keep in Mind…<\/strong> The score you achieve on a daily basis is a good motivator as is. It gives you a defined number to beat each day and\u00a0encourages you to\u00a0push yourself further.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Fitness trackers are all the rage these days. From students to corporate heads, it\u2019s not…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1820,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4225,6,4250,4226],"tags":[94,93,98,99,95,97,96],"class_list":["post-1814","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cardio","category-health-and-fitness","category-overall-fitness","category-strength-training","tag-fitness-band","tag-fitness-tracker","tag-health-accessories","tag-health-band","tag-mobile-accessories","tag-smartband","tag-smartwatch"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\nMost fitness trackers are inconsistent with the actual number of steps that you\u2019ve taken through the day. Wrist movements when seated at your desk, at home or in a car are just a couple of things that lead to the inaccuracies in the step count. This in turn can obviously lead to an inaccuracy in other readings as well. Seeing as our fitness trackers are so keen on over-estimating our success, it\u2019s always best to leave 10-15% room to account for the error.<\/p>\n
\nRecent studies show that the calorie-burn estimated by one of the leading fitness tracking bands was off by a whopping 23%. This happens because the heart rate monitor in your fitness tracker calculates any movement and estimates the calorie burn accordingly. However since it doesn\u2019t capture radial pulse, it may not be able to tell the difference during intense exercise when the wrist moves a lot. Now although we might be elated by our \u2018success\u2019 on the calorie burn estimate, it\u2019s up to us to stay true and enter the estimate manually to stay the course.<\/p>\n
\nA lot of the fitness trackers now-a-days come equipped with an in-built sleep tracker. The average human body needs 8 hours sleep to restore and rejuvenate the muscles and vital organs like the heart and lungs. By monitoring the decrease in your heart rate and breathing patterns, a good fitness tracker can\u00a0inform you if you meet or fall short of the sleep you need. So don\u2019t just count steps; tracking your sleep also proves to be extremely useful when it comes lowering stress and\u00a0even betters your eating habits.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/getting-the-best-out-of-your-fitness-tracker-2_1.jpg\"){kind=tracking}
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\nThat was fairly obvious, but it had to be said. Fitness trackers today have upped their game; they\u00a0come equipped with a variety of functions\u00a0from syncing\u00a0the playlist from your phone or storing music on built-in memory for playback through wireless earphones to receiving notifications from messaging apps or intimating you\u00a0about that meeting that’s coming up. So whether it\u2019s setting\u00a0an alarm or tracking your workout, be sure to explore all the features your fitness tracker has to offer.<\/p>\n
\nMany fitness companies advertise that it\u2019s best to buddy-up on your fitness mission for some healthy competition. Apparently,\u00a0it helps increase your step count by 1000 steps a day;\u00a0that’s\u00a0not\u00a0entirely\u00a0true as this mostly works in favour of the one who\u2019s winning.<\/p>\n