Fitness trackers are everywhere.
But is it doing harm?
Here’s what to know about having a healthy relationship with your fitness tracker.
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Justhowcan you keep a balanced relationship with your wearable?
We asked experts for some insight.
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Used like that, having access to personalized advice about your body is certainly helpful.
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Look at how you think about [your tracker] and what your attitude around it is.
Its tricky because you could get major positive feedback, which can egg you on to do more.
She says to think about it like driving a car with a check engine light on.
If you ignore it for too long, it damages your car.
Use it as your guide, but not your boss.
You do know that you worked and moved your body.
When youre looking to get a tracker, Dr. Cauthen recommends thinking aboutwhatdata youre looking to get.
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What are you going to use the information for?
Just check that your smart equipment is atool.
Smart devices are not the end goal, they are a means to a goal, says VanderMaas.
Dont forget that your body is the smartest guide that you have.
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