Fitness trackers are playing a more central role in our lives (The Daily Charge, 1/25/2022)

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Fitness trackers are playing a more central role in our lives (The Daily Charge, 1/25/2022)

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The future of fitness is all about getting more useful information.

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Jan 25, 2022

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