We’re constantly hearing different theories on fitness trackers, but researchers at Cleveland Clinic wanted to finally put an end to the discussion and determine the most accurate wrist-worn trackers that also monitor heart rate. In the study to end all studies, the Apple Watch came in first place with 90 percent accuracy, but here’s how…
Don’t trash your well-loved fitness tracker just yet! RD Julie Upton, cofounder of Appetite For Health, shares five ways your tracker can actually help with dropping pounds. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reported that overweight participants in a diet study who wore fitness trackers actually lost less weight,…
A recent study has found wearable fitness trackers might actually be undermining health and weight-loss goals. Researchers from the Physical Activity and Weight Management Research Center published a study in The Journal of the American Medical Association about the effectiveness of fitness trackers for long-term weight loss. Their findings came as a surprise to both…
The following post was originally featured on Eat, Drink, and Be Skinny and was written by Teresa Howes, who is part of POPSUGAR Select Fitness. If you know me at all, you know I’m Fitbit-obsessed. When I began my current public relations job, I quickly watched my steps decline . . . and decline .…
Apple’s big announcement on Sept. 7 brought with it many exciting improvements: The iPhone 7! AirPods! New watches! Though not all of the releases were met with the same excitement, the latter will likely appeal to avid runners. The revamped Apple Watch Series 2 will also include the Apple Watch Nike+, which will help track…
So the news is out: the iPhone 7 doesn’t have a headphone jack. Tears and frustration aside, we need to focus on how we’re going to get our music in the gym. And the solution is simple: exercise-friendly wireless headphones. Related Stories:High-Tech Health Gear Fit Fans Will Love With big iPhone news comes big tech…
We’ve got some major news for you: Fitbit just unveiled its best set of updates and new products yet. We know. We’re freaking out, too. New models, new app updates, lots of gold and rose gold, and designer collaborations. It’s all happening. Related Stories:Your Fitbit May Soon Do the 1 Thing You’ve Been Wishing For…
We all were just a tad too obsessed with our Fitbits when we first got them. But how could you not be? It tracks your steps but it also keeps tabs on your food intake, weight, and sleep – in other words, all of the key things to living a healthier life. But there are…
Before I learned more about heart rate monitors, I assumed they were just for people with heart conditions. Little did I know that they’re one of the most accurate ways to log your workout progress and ensure an optimal exercise experience. And there are so many ways to wear an HRM and seamlessly integrate it…
Knowing the optimal time to go to sleep is difficult to predict, considering everyone has a different sleep schedule. Some people need a solid eight hours; others can be productive during the day with six. Fitbit‘s most recent update aims to personalize your sleep cycle so that you hit the hay at your ideal time.…
