Incentives for good health and fitness should be aligned correctly to avoid burnout and injury. The idea of becoming an elite athlete pushed by fitness companies may not be suitable for most individuals who have jobs and families. Streaks and extreme fitness goals promoted by some apps and devices could be damaging rather than beneficial. Creating less punishing and more engaging experiences, like in popular games, can be more effective than enforcing streaks and intense workouts.
Today on the flagship podcast of configuration changes:
The Verge's Tom Warren joins the show to to talk about the story and legacy of the CrowdStrike crash.
Then we talk with The Verge's Victoria Song and Zombies, Run creator Adrian Hon about making exercising fun without making it competitive and awful.
Finally, we answer a hotline question about handheld gadgets for new parents — because there's a lot of time to kill when there's a baby around.
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