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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

FromSeems Like Diet Culture


5. The 10,000 Steps Goal is Made Up... The Irony of Fitness Trackers

FromSeems Like Diet Culture

ratings:
Length:
33 minutes
Released:
May 12, 2022
Format:
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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Ever ask yourself "What the F does being healthy actually mean"? I mean there are 6000 diets, superfoods, wellness influencers, trends and somehow you're supposed to know what to do? Luckily there’s a podcast for that now…oh and you're looking at it. I’m your host, Mallory, a Registered Dietitian whose mission is to bring you no-bull information each week that will help you sift through all the health crap and misinformation that’s pervasive online. I’ll be giving you actionable information through a mix of solo episodes, guest shows and listener Q&As, all aimed at helping you learn what your version of health looks like. To work with me, go here https://pico.link/malloryjpage and to keep up with me, follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/malloryjpage/