What are fitness trackers?
Fitness trackers or activity trackers
are the smart electronic devices which monitors or track fitness
related measurements[1]. Theses devices contain micro-controllers which are
attached closed to body in the form of smart bands to record activity.
How do fitness tracker work
Fitness tracker functions include
distance run or walked, heart beat, temperature, blood pressure and
calories consumed. These measurements are recorded through devices such
as fitness bands or smart watches.
The devices are interlinked through
some applications or programs with computers or smartphones. Which keeps
record of activities based on the time and storage capacity of devices.
What data do fitness trackers collect
Fitness
tracker perform activities of pedometer, accelerometer, altimeter and
calorie counter. All of these functions are embedded in wrist bands or
arm bands known as smart bands. All these measures personal fitness
only. These fitness tracker watch with heart rate monitor
user's health and it's functions are included in smart bands.
What is the difference between a fitness tracker and a smartwatch
The
functionality of smart bands is limited to its basic use that is to
measure fitness related activities only. where as on other hand Smart
watches, beside their primary function of call answering and texting
messages also includes features of smart bands.
Due to this reason
people think fitness trackers are called smart watches such as Apple [2] Watch series and Samsung Galaxy Gear[3].
What do fitness trackers measure
- Auto sleep tracking
- Step counter
- Sedentary reminder
- Multiple alarms
- Remote shoot
- Heart rate monitor
- Blood pressure monitor
- ECG
- Temperature
- Water proof calorie tracker
- Call alert
- Social alert
- GPS
- Long standby
The
use of fitness trackers or fitness tracker bracelets has significantly
increased over the past few years. Every individual whether a man,
woman, athlete or even elderly people are using smart bands to keep
monitor their activities.
In current COVID-19 situation, use of fitness
bands have increased due to less price compared to smart watches. As it
provides all the basic functions to monitor personal health.