Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley
Track Your Exercise
Feb 21, 2024
Learn how tracking your exercise with activity trackers can motivate you to move more and improve your physical and mental health. Discover how wearing a tracker provides instant feedback for controlling activity levels, boosting brain power, and reducing the risk of certain cancers and type 2 diabetes. Follow volunteer Rumbi as she tests the effectiveness of a fitness app in increasing her activity levels.
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- Fitness trackers can increase physical activity and improve brain health.
- Using a fitness tracker can lead to notable increases in daily steps and overall well-being.
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Increasing Activity with Fitness Trackers
Fitness trackers, such as smartphone apps or wearable devices, can encourage individuals to be more active and improve their physical and mental health. Research shows that even adding as few as 500 extra steps a day can lead to increased energy levels, improved focus, and better mood. Studies indicate that wearing a fitness tracker can result in an average increase of 1,800 steps, 40 minutes of walking, and 6 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per day. These small increases in activity can have significant health benefits, including reduced risk of premature death and improved brain performance.
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