Technology these days has permeated every sphere of human life. Things we never conceived were possible a mere 10 years ago now seem like natural occurrences.

A part of human endeavor that has benefited immensely from technological innovation is medicine. From diagnostic devices to surgical equipment and rehabilitation tools; technology has made the practice of medicine easier and more effective.

Today when you walk into a hospital room, you will see a patient hooked up to different devices (depending on the severity of the illness). Some people need the constant monitoring of their heartbeat, others the proper circulation of their blood while some severe cases are on life support.

One very common sight that one would see is a pulse oximeter attached to a patient’s finger. This device is useful for indirectly monitoring the saturation of oxygen in a patient’s blood. It also monitors changes in the volume of blood in the skin. Then it produces a photoplethysmogram (PPG) that can be further used to determine other parameters of the patient’s health.

Apart from gadgets that are used on/for patients in the hospital, there are also those used in the wellness industry. One of the most popular is the fitness or activity tracker and surely, we know why they are the most popular.

The fitness craze is on an all-time high and we cannot say we blame anyone seeing as people have come to see the immense benefits of being fit.

This article will discuss the importance of tracking one’s fitness and the benefits thereof.

What Is A Fitness Tracker?

It is a device that is most worn on the wrist. It is used to monitor the health and wellness (fitness) of the wearer. Also known as activity trackers, they use sensors to monitor the movement, orientation, and rotation of the wearer.

This gadget collects data from the wearer and converts it into sleep quality, calories; steps and in fact every activity that the person undertakes. Some of these gadgets have sensors that monitor the altitude of the wearer this is called an altimeter. It tracks the number of stairs that a person climbs in a day.  It can also record whether you are walking, spinning, or running.

There is an alarm on the device that reminds the wearer that they are yet to complete the required number of steps for the day. It could also be about reminding them to sleep on time, walk more distance, and climb more stairs and so on.  For more one activity tracking devices, check out this site: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Activity_tracker

Uses and Benefits of a Fitness Tracker

This device comes in handy for people who need to keep track of their fitness/health progress and it offers the following benefits: –

Track Progress

The reminder in the device motivates the user to keep up with their program. When this device gives you the stats of your exercise regimen and you see the progress you have made, you would want to continue with the program.  If on the other hand you fell behind, you can also know what you need to do to catch up and meet your target.

Free Tips from The Workout Trainer

The device has an inbuilt workout trainer that is configured specifically to suit your fitness goals. So, no matter how busy you are, you have something that would constantly remind and motivate you to stick with your routine. It would also guide you just as a personal trainer would.

Monitors Your Health

With this device, you can take care of yourself because you can easily record the number of calories you burn per day. You can also monitor your heart rate and count your steps daily.  This would help you to stick to your diet and exercise regimen and regulate your sleeping pattern.

User-friendly Interface

The interface is easy to use for your daily workout. The features are all designed to keep the user on track. These features include an inbuilt screen, alarms that vibrate, history tracking and statistics.  You can check your progress even while working out without having to stop.

Read this article for more on how to use and benefit from this app/device.

Conclusion

From the above description of this great device and its benefits, you can clearly see that it is important for people to track their fitness. And since we cannot do it without help, a fitness tracker is the best way to go.