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5. The 10,000 Steps Goal is Made Up... The Irony of Fitness Trackers
5. The 10,000 Steps Goal is Made Up... The Irony of Fitness Trackers
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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
May 12, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
Today I'm talkin' fitness trackers - these little devices that were created years ago to improve our health, but do they actually improve it? That's what I'm answering today and let me tell you, the tea is piping HOT. Get ready to hear where the 10,000 steps goal actually came from, learn how they set your calorie goals, and find out the dirty secrets of the fitness tracker industry. And, OF COURSE, you'll leave the pod with tangible tips on how to use (or not use) your fitness tracker. Keep up with me on all socials at @malloryjpage and sign up here for my 16 week group coaching program if you’re ready to transform your relationship with food, body and exercise forever. Articles: https://runrepeat.com/fitness-tracker-statistics https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/fitness-trackers-are-getting-more-personal-powerful-in-2022-and-beyond/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27654602/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28488834/https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2055207618766800 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-020-1012-3 https://www.techradar.com/news/do-fitness-trackers-have-an-impact-on-eating-disorders
Released:
May 12, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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