Make the most of your workout….with Fitbit!

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To get this sensor to work, the user can slip it into his/her pocket or around the wrist, and it will track steps, distance traveled, calories burned and sleep patterns. The sensor then uploads that information online or to an app, giving users the opportunity to track their progress over time. “These devices have the ability to be true game changers when it comes to tackling the obesity epidemic,” explained Ted Vickey, an American Council on Exercise board member.

The key to utilizing the device correctly is to figure out how to turn the data into actionable information, Vickey says, and that starts by getting a baseline. “Use it for a week, and just go about your normal routine,” he says. “From there, look for opportunities to make small changes.” These can include taking the stairs instead of the elevator, parking a little further from work or getting off at an earlier bus stop, all of which can add to a step count.

One of the benefits of the devices is they show data in real time, so the user can see how the small changes add up. This device acts as a bridge to help people visualize changes and make them  happen. One thing to pay attention to is the number of steps taken. In the Fitbit dashboard, you can track this under the section labeled “very active minutes”.

Vickey recommends to exercise more and eat less. Combine that with the Fitbit, and the device’s true potential can be experienced fully.