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

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.
Let’s get into it!
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[@theawebster1505]

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]

This was actually helpful information. Thanks!

[@deepakchhaparia9484]

Thanks DR.G

[@danial_amini]

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]

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

[@viacheslavkiselev3125]

great vid! No BS, just science

[@dimaua1830]

Thank you for a great and informative video.

[@jimmyjames6318]

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

[@jenot7164]

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

[@jenot7164]

@@user-sd5wy9cm1p Exactly :)

[@askgriff]

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]

They sell stuff at Walgreens for that

[@AddisonGraham]

I just use a spreadsheet

[@Zaihanisme]

Dr G why you so charming staaahp