Invested in a Fitness tracker or been given one for Christmas? Here's what you need to know to make the best use of them.

[AussieNeil]

A couple of timely 'The Conversation' articles about these popular aids increasingly used to help us improve our fitness:

Five things you need to know about fitness trackers

theconversation.com/five-th...

Downside of fitness trackers and health apps is loss of privacy

theconversation.com/downsid...

Neil

Photo: My fitness track - last year's model. This year I upgraded to one with two wheels and gears, plus a (cycle) computer...

[NooNoo14]

I have worn one for around twelve months. My main reason for having it is to track my heart rate and my steps. Knowing how lazy you have been throughout a day, really does encourage you to 'move'. I do occasionally check the sleep results but doubt the accuracy.

I'm not sure about the privacy aspect but I have found it really helpful.

Netty

[Kathp]

Many thanks for this insight - I have one on my Christmas wish list in an effort to keep active as I did the Global Corporate Challenge in May and miss it dearly! May I also say thank you to all on this site for the support hope and encouragement you have passed on to me (although at times you will not have known it!) from the moment I was diagnosed in October. I wish you all a very happy and healthy Christmas and a bright 2017

[PaulaS Volunteer in reply to Kathp]

So glad to hear that the site has been helpful to you, Kathp . It was a life-saver to me in my early days, and has become a big part of my life now.

Wishing you a happy and healthy Christmas and New Year too

Paula