Wearable fitness trackers and smartphone pedometer apps: Their effect on transport mode choice in a transit-oriented city
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tbs.2020.10.006
Abstract: Abstract Shifting travel demand from motorized to non-motorized modes has been considered as an effective approach to addressing numerous urban transportation problems, including traffic congestion, road accidents, and noise and air pollution. Walking has been… read more here.
Keywords: wearable fitness; pedometer apps; transport; smartphone pedometer ... See more keywords
“Social Networkout”: Connecting Social Features of Wearable Fitness Trackers with Physical Exercise
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DOI: 10.1080/10810730.2017.1382617
Abstract: Despite widespread understanding of the benefits of physical activity, many adults in the United States do not meet recommended exercise guidelines. Burgeoning technologies, including wearable fitness trackers (e.g., Fitbit, Apple watch), bring new opportunities to… read more here.
Keywords: wearable fitness; features wearable; social networkout; fitness trackers ... See more keywords
The Accuracy of Fitness Trackers Varies with Their Location on the Body (P16-019-19).
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DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzz050.p16-019-19
Abstract: Objectives Advances in low cost physiologic monitoring devices have led to the possibility of making objective measures of physical activity in clinical practice. In a previous study, total daily step counts measured by a pedometer… read more here.
Keywords: step counts; pedometer; activity; step ... See more keywords
Behavior Change Techniques Incorporated in Fitness Trackers: Content Analysis
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DOI: 10.2196/12768
Abstract: Background The use of fitness trackers as tools of self-management to promote physical activity is increasing. However, the content of fitness trackers remains unexplored. Objective The aim of this study was to use the Behavior… read more here.
Keywords: physical activity; fitness; fitness trackers; behavior change ... See more keywords
Accuracy of Optical Heart Rate Sensing Technology in Wearable Fitness Trackers for Young and Older Adults: Validation and Comparison Study
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DOI: 10.2196/14707
Abstract: Background Wearable fitness trackers are devices that can record and enhance physical activity among users. Recently, photoplethysmography (PPG) devices that use optical heart rate sensors to detect heart rate in real time have become popular… read more here.
Keywords: fitness trackers; heart rate; optical heart; rate ... See more keywords
Application of N-of-1 Experiments to Test the Efficacy of Inactivity Alert Features in Fitness Trackers to Increase Breaks from Sitting in Older Adults.
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DOI: 10.3414/me16-02-0043
Abstract: BACKGROUND Frequent breaks from sitting could improve health. Many commercially available fitness trackers deliver vibration alerts that could be used to cue sitting breaks. As a potentially pragmatic approach to promote frequent breaks from sitting,… read more here.
Keywords: efficacy inactivity; phase; breaks sitting; fitness trackers ... See more keywords
Apps and fitness trackers that measure sleep: Are they useful?
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DOI: 10.3949/ccjm.84a.15173
Abstract: Consumers have become increasingly interested in using fitness trackers and smartphone applications to quantify sleep. The devices claim to measure various sleep parameters, with the result that patients are now showing the data from their… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; trackers measure; measure sleep; fitness trackers ... See more keywords