New technology can give us miles, calories, and hopefully get us moving! Wearable activity monitors by BodyMedia Fit(R), DirectLife, Fitbit(R) One and Zip, Jawbone UP(R), Nike+Fuel Band, Basis Band, and Actigraph GT3X+ were evaluated against a portable metabolic analyzer.
Results showed good accuracy in a wide variety of activities. However, when measuring steps taken, monitors worn on the wrist tended to overestimate step counts. In contrast, clip style monitors were very accurate in measuring steps.
The bottom line: these monitors can help with motivation and provide good information about activity levels.
Source: American College of Sports Medicine
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I am a physical therapist and personal trainer with a holistic health practice located in Brookline, Massachusetts, USA since 1988. Services include therapeutic massage, home and office workspace assessment, posture/flexibility assessment, energy work and meditation CD's. I can be reached at 617-738-8222.
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- Joan Hardy
- Brookline, Massachusetts, United States
- I offer: THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE FOR RELIEF FROM STRESS AND INJURY - individualized to your needs. HOME AND OFFICE WORKSPACE ASSESSMENT - increase your comfort and productivity with ergonomic evaluation. POSTURE AND FLEXIBILITY ASSESSMENT - feel more limber. ENERGY WORK - promotes relaxation and self-healing in person or distantly. MEDITATION CD - learn how to relax! I have 25+ years experience as a licensed, board-certified physical therapist, personal trainer, health educator, pain and stress management specialist. Day and evening appointments in Coolidge Corner, Brookline with convenient free parking and public transport. Sliding scale fees and and gift certificates available. 617-738-8222