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Keeping up with the fitness sector isn't as easy as it seems, especially when new trends and tech emerge daily. Fitness apps are on the rise, but how do you remain ahead of the competition and provide actual value to users?
Fitness buffs today want more than a workout logging tool. They want data-driven insights, tailored recommendations, and wearable integration. Ignoring these features could lead to your app being uninstalled, along with many others. So, fitness wearables aren't merely devices; they're integral parts of the app ecosystem. You're setting a new standard by integrating your fitness app with wearables. To ensure that your fitness app is ready for the future, it is important to incorporate real-time data, user involvement, and personalized experiences. All this is made possible by smart wearables. Let's look at why adopting wearables can completely transform your app development strategy.
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Being fit is very important. It's not just about how we look but also about how we feel. When we are fit, we have lots of energy and can do lots of things. We can run, jump, and play without getting tired easily. Being fit also helps us stay healthy and strong. When we care for our bodies, we can do our best and feel happy daily!
This guide will help you understand fitness in a simple and fun way. We’ll talk about why fitness is important, how to get started, and some cool tips to keep you motivated. Let’s jump in!
Tongyu Ma, Ph.D., MBBS, ACSM EP-C
Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology
Franklin Pierce University
WeightControl.com: What is the background for this study?
Response: The benefit of Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA) on weight management is widely recognized. We found that timing also matters. Individuals who accumulated MVPA in the early morning had lower BMI and WC, compared to those whose MVPA were in the midday or evening.
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The problem with the goals that many people set is that they are simply not measurable. For example, the goal could be to do with running. Rather than just simply saying ‘I would like to be able to run for a while’, you should instead say ‘I would like to be able to run for a mile’. There you have a clear target to aim for. Once you hit this target, you will then be able to make the necessary adjustments to it. For example, you can increase the distance that you are running or say that you will do it in a certain amount of time.
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Francesco Zaccardi, MD, PhD
Clinical Epidemiologist
Assistant Director Leicester Real World Evidence Unit
Leicester Diabetes Centre
UK
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study?
Response: The role of excess body weight on mortality has been extensively investigated during the last decades. Studies from several countries have also shown, however, that the risk of death in persons who are overweight or obese is lower if their fitness, a parameter indicating cardio-pulmonary health, is higher.
Most of these studies reported the beneficial effect of fitness in terms of relative risk reduction, for example 20% reduction of risk of death. Relative estimates, though, are difficult to interpret. (more…)
Maintaining a high functional aerobic class appears to be associated with low mortality in all age groups. ...
Jennifer L. Kuk, PhD
Associate Professor
York University
School of Kinesiology and Health Science
Sherman Health Science Research Centre
Toronto, Ontario
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study? What are the main findings?
- The benefits of fitness are well know, but it was unclear whether the benefits applied to those with severe obesity. This is even more important give that the health risks associated with severe obesity are exponentially higher than in mild obesity. Fitness in this study was defined as the top 80% of a normal population.This means that unfit is the bottom 20%. In the past, research has shown that this threshold of fitness is associated with the biggest health benefits.
- We see that 40% of individuals with mild obesity are fit, while 11% of those with severe obesity are fit. Individuals with high fitness had no differences in health risk, despite the large differences in obesity (~50-100 pounds). Conversely, those within the unfit group did have significantly higher glucose, blood pressure and lipids with higher obesity levels.
In other words, fitness was able to protect individuals with severe obesity from many of the expected negative health consequences. (more…)