[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":305},["ShallowReactive",2],{"slug-how-to-start-running":3},{"post":4,"relatedPosts":184,"relatedBooks":304},{"id":5,"date":6,"date_gmt":7,"guid":8,"modified":10,"modified_gmt":11,"slug":12,"status":13,"type":14,"link":15,"title":16,"content":18,"excerpt":21,"author":23,"featured_media":24,"comment_status":25,"ping_status":25,"sticky":26,"template":27,"format":28,"meta":29,"categories":30,"tags":32,"project_category":47,"contact_email_category":48,"yst_prominent_words":49,"class_list":59,"better_featured_image":81,"acf":120,"yoast_meta":129,"_links":131},20735,"2018-06-14T12:20:32","2018-06-14T10:20:32",{"rendered":9},"http:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002F?p=20735","2022-05-25T17:47:15","2022-05-25T15:47:15","how-to-start-running","publish","post","https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fhow-to-start-running",{"rendered":17},"How To Use Digital Health To Start Running?",{"rendered":19,"protected":20},"\n\u003Ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #eee; border-top: 4px solid #444;\" cellpadding=\"5px\">\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd style=\"width: 100%;\">\n\u003Cp style=\"color: #555;font-size: 12px;line-height: 14px\">THIS ARTICLE HAS NOT BEEN UPDATED SINCE 2018. THE INFORMATION SHARED IN THE ARTICLE WAS ACCURATE AT THE TIME OF ITS PUBLICATION, BUT IT MAY BE OUT OF DATE NOW. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fmagazine\">BROWSE OUR LATEST ARTICLES HERE\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>If you are an outsider to the runners’ massive community, it must be difficult to imagine how come putting one leg in front of the other very fast gives so much joy. However, we give you some ideas, show you some methods and technologies if you decided to start with a jog tomorrow. Let’s do it! Running shoes on!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003C!--more-->\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Why do people run?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>I never understood why people run. It’s tough, tiring and boring. You put one leg in front of the other. You go in circles, seeing the same landscape over and over again. If you don’t have music or company, there’s silence and loneliness all around. So, how come that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.statisticbrain.com\u002Fmarathon-running-statistics\u002F\">annually there are almost 600,000 people finishing marathons\u003C\u002Fa> in the US or \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.movecongress.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2015\u002F11\u002FRunning-across-Europe-%E2%80%93-The-rise-and-size-of-one-of-the-largest-sport-markets.pdf\">49.9 million runners are to be found in the European Union\u003C\u002Fa>? The latter is more than the population of Spain. So, what’s their motivation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Some say that \u003Cstrong>the joy comes afterwards as the \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.runnersworld.com\u002Ftraining\u002Fa20851505\u002Fhow-to-achieve-a-runners-high\u002F\">runner’s high\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fstrong> when you feel euphoria, and your brain is on endorphins. Others believe \u003Cstrong>they are motivated by reaching better and better performance\u003C\u002Fstrong> – running faster every time until achieving their ultimate goal. Some reason they are running because \u003Cstrong>they found a community of runners where they can feel the sense of belonging. Others underpin their running efforts with health consciousness, overall fitness and to getting in shape. \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>No matter what’s the reason for running, it becomes definitely easier to go out for a run over time, even on a rainy winter day. It evolves into a habit that you would otherwise miss. But what does it take to start? Are you the person who promises every January that this year, you’re going to run the half-marathon? You swear that you’re going to lose the weight of Christmas cookies by February? You pledge that you will get in shape and live healthier? So, you buy fancy running shoes, shop trendy activewear and make sure that your earbuds will not fall out while crossing the park. \u003Cstrong>You feel motivated, you go out for two-three occasions, but then you find that it hurts, it’s annoying and tiring. No runner’s high at all. I feel you. Here’s some advice on how to start running and how others did it\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-20736\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002F1712507217.rsc.cdn77.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F06\u002Flosefitness-feature.jpg\" alt=\"start running\" class=\"wp-image-20736\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F06\u002Flosefitness-feature.jpg 870w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F06\u002Flosefitness-feature-768x398.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F06\u002Flosefitness-feature-512x265.jpg 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F06\u002Flosefitness-feature-458x238.jpg 458w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption>Source: www.greatist.com\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>How I advised my wife to start running\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>I’m a data-geek, that’s why I love digital technologies, and that’s what brings me out of the house for a run every time even if I don’t want to. However, \u003Cstrong>technology can only aid your efforts, guide your movements and reinforce your achievements\u003C\u002Fstrong>. It’s rarely a motivation on its own. For me, it’s the case, but I have to accept that there are fewer data-freaks out there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>However, it turns out that over the years, my obsession with technology affected my wife, too. A couple of months after giving birth to our daughter,  she told me she was ready to start running. “\u003Cem>As I was not breastfeeding anymore I couldn’t find any more excuses why not to start it\u003C\u002Fem>,” recounts the story. Moreover, she found some motivation in data: she wanted to decrease her resting pulse rate being in the upper interval of average values.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-20737\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002F1712507217.rsc.cdn77.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F06\u002Frunning-love.jpg\" alt=\"start running\" class=\"wp-image-20737\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F06\u002Frunning-love.jpg 870w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F06\u002Frunning-love-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F06\u002Frunning-love-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F06\u002Frunning-love-512x287.jpg 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F06\u002Frunning-love-445x250.jpg 445w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption>Source: www.theodysseyonline.com\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Keeping the fun part with data and Ed Sheeran\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>So, I chose the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fitbit.com\u002Fshop\u002Faltahr\">Fitbit Alta HR\u003C\u002Fa> smartwatch for her to measure heart rate and fitness level. Then I told her to do some warm-up exercises, \u003Cstrong>go for a run and stay as long as it’s fun. If that means five minutes, that’s it. The next day, though, she should consider that as the basis for her next run. My advice for her was to pay attention not to overstretch the amount and keep the feel-good attitude. In the next 3-4 weeks, she should change something: increase time span or distance, aim for better finish times or fewer breaks\u003C\u002Fstrong>. I believe monotony kills the joy of running, so I told her not to run the same way twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Also, I encouraged her to assess her data after running – perhaps she finds something motivating. She did. “\u003Cem>I love to look at my progress over time in the app. The most visible result was the decrease of my resting heart rate, and I can see its rise when I skip a couple of weeks\u003C\u002Fem>”, Iza explains. “\u003Cem>Now, I run 4-5 km a couple of times a week, which I would like to increase over time. Fitbit helps a lot with motivation, so if you are a beginner, choose a fitness tracker and the music you love. For example, I never knew how fast you can run until listening to Ed Sheran’s Shape of You\u003C\u002Fem>”, she added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-20738\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002F1712507217.rsc.cdn77.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F06\u002Frunning-efforts.jpg\" alt=\"start running\" class=\"wp-image-20738\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F06\u002Frunning-efforts.jpg 870w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F06\u002Frunning-efforts-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F06\u002Frunning-efforts-512x277.jpg 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F06\u002Frunning-efforts-458x248.jpg 458w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption>Source: https:\u002F\u002Fhostpapa.blog\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Motivation to complete rings and set new targets\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Dell Sargent, health facilities planner, told me that he started running again after his two sons were born – so later they could see their father being active. He says that motivation is in his DNA as his grandfather was on the Cornell University cross-country championship team back in 1936. However, \u003Cstrong>data and tech always add a whole new level of excitement\u003C\u002Fstrong>. “\u003Cem>Any app that will keep track and gives one a history of their efforts over time. Now, I can get some idea on the number of calories burned, changes in heart rate and how my pace was on a given day\u003C\u002Fem>”, he explained. Sargent uses the built-in Apple exercise app and says that completing “those rings” has been his daily goal for almost four years now. Moreover, he has been using the Nike+ app on an iPod Touch with the Nike+ pod for more than ten years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Ambanna Gowda, consultant in internal medicine at Fortis Hospital in Bangalore told me that several of his colleagues and friends tried fitness trackers and apps. He says that \u003Cstrong>Strava, Google Fit, Nike or any other trackers could motivate with data, especially beginners\u003C\u002Fstrong>. They make it easier to track progress, achieve goals and set new targets. Precisely that’s how data could help someone keep on running after the first session when muscle soreness kicks in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-20739\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002F1712507217.rsc.cdn77.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F06\u002Frunkeeper-endomondo-and-strava.jpeg\" alt=\"start running\" class=\"wp-image-20739\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F06\u002Frunkeeper-endomondo-and-strava.jpeg 870w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F06\u002Frunkeeper-endomondo-and-strava-768x327.jpeg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F06\u002Frunkeeper-endomondo-and-strava-512x218.jpeg 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F06\u002Frunkeeper-endomondo-and-strava-458x195.jpeg 458w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption>Runkeeper, Endomondo, and Strava. Source: www.medium.com\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Thus, here are The Medical Futurist’s recommendations what\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Fitness trackers and apps to use for running:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.strava.com\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>Strava\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa> – the first choice for runners and cyclists. It is so popular that when the company released a data visualization map about their more than 3 trillion individual GPS tracking data points, they \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Fworld\u002F2018\u002Fjan\u002F28\u002Ffitness-tracking-app-gives-away-location-of-secret-us-army-bases\">accidentally revealed the location of US Army bases\u003C\u002Fa> – as soldiers use the app, too.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.myfitnesspal.com\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>MyFitnessPal\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa> – if you want to combine your run with calorie counting, this is the app for you.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mapmyrun.com\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>Mapmyrun\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa> – An initially mobile-run tracking solution, which now you can even sync with your smart shoes; and use it with or without your smartphone.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Frunkeeper.com\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>Runkeeper\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa> – It’s the choice for 50 million runners worldwide, so it does not only track your runs but also connects you to an active community.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Endomondo\u003C\u002Fstrong> – No matter what kind of fitness activity you do, with the free app you can track any of it, set new goals and challenge other members of the community.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Nike+\u003C\u002Fstrong> – The app has been around for years to motivate runners, and it’s appeal hasn’t slipped a bit.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Fitbit Ionic \u003C\u002Fstrong>– Fitbit is my first choice when it comes to fitness tracking. Read my reviews about the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Ffitbit-ionic-review-bromance-pebble-smartwatch\u002F\">Ionic\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Ffitbit-blaze-review-missed-jackpot\u002F\">Blaze\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Ffitbit-helped-change-lifestyle-great-fitbit-surge-review\u002F\">Surge\u003C\u002Fa> if you want to know about the gadgets more.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lumobodytech.com\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>Lumo Bodytech\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa> – The company developed the Lumo Run fitness tracker to get you in shape, read our review about it \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fsit-straight-run-lumo-lift-lumo-run-reviews\u002F\">here\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.garmin.com\u002Fen-US\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>Garmin\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa> – Specialized, multifunctional and highly specialized smartwatches for runners who take things seriously.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.polar.com\u002Fus-en\u002Fproducts\u002Fsport\u002FM600-GPS-smartwatch\">\u003Cstrong>Polar\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa> – They also offer advanced, GPS-based smartwatches to train and analyze data as a pro.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>While technologies could give you a boost in motivation as you see your progress over time through the data points apps, fitness trackers, smartwatches provide, that’s not the most crucial aspect of digital solutions. What critical is to give you the joy of running, the freedom of moving and the sense of self in the universe. No wonder that \u003Ca href=\"In%20Japan,%20the%20monks%20of%20mount%20Hiei%20run%20up%20to%201,000%20marathons%20in%201,000%20days%20in%20an%20attempt%20to%20reach%20enlightenment.\">in Japan, the monks of Mount Hiei run up to 1,000 marathons in 1,000 days in an attempt to reach enlightenment\u003C\u002Fa>. I’m not sure you will have that after your first or second run, but if we could help you get out of your living room and give running a try with an app measuring your progress on your smartphone, The Medical Futurist team’s task was completed. 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THE INFORMATION SHARED IN THE ARTICLE WAS ACCURATE AT THE TIME OF ITS PUBLICATION, BUT IT MAY BE OUT OF DATE NOW. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fmagazine\">BROWSE OUR LATEST ARTICLES HERE\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp> \u003C\u002Ftd> \u003C\u002Ftr> \u003C\u002Ftbody> \u003C\u002Ftable> \u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Let me be crystal clear about wearables. Technology cannot change your lifestyle, only you can do it with good technologies. The right fitness trackers and wearable health sensors can help you achieve your goals by giving you data about your health, so let me show you how to choose the ones that fit your lifestyle and your purposes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003C!--more-->\n\n\n\n\u003Ch1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Fitness trackers and wearable health sensors alone cannot change your world\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh1>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.sciencedirect.com\u002Fscience\u002Farticle\u002Fpii\u002FS2213858716302844\">Researchers in Singapore carried out an interesting study\u003C\u002Fa> for measuring the effect of healthcare trackers on people’s motivations. They recruited 800 working adults from Singapore and randomly assigned them to various groups. They could get into a control group, a tracker only group, or one of the following reward groups: one with cash rewards and another one with rewards given to a charity of the individual’s choice. The incentives were allocated based on meeting weekly goals of number of steps over a period of six months. The researchers assessed physical activity outcomes, including steps and activity bouts, and health outcomes, including weight and blood pressure at study conclusion and after one year, six months after incentives ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The findings show that regardless of physical activity levels of participants before the study began, activity trackers alone or when combined with rewards designated for charity did not increase activity levels. In fact, nearly half of participants were no longer wearing their trackers by the six-month assessment period.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>When I read similar studies and stories concluding that people bought wearable fitness trackers and were disappointed that those did not change their lifestyle, I just smile. I smile because I have been quantifying my health for almost two decades, doing that with sensors in the last 6-7 years and \u003Cstrong>the one thing I learnt for sure is that technology alone cannot change your lifestyle\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Only you can be the facilitator of change!\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh1>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Finding motivation for a healthy lifestyle is incredibly hard. It’s currently assigned to fitness enthusiasts and marathon runners. Most of us are not like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Disruptive technologies have the potential to change this. But when people buy health trackers, they expect the tracker to make the change for them immediately. But it is only you who can change your lifestyle. \u003Cstrong>Good technologies and the data that we measure with them can only assist you and help you on your way to achieve your goals\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>It is similar to playing football. Even the best, ergonomically streamlined soccer shoes fit to any kind of surface cannot get you out to play more. But it is most certain that if you already have the motivation, you cannot play in rubber boots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"382\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002F1712507217.rsc.cdn77.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F11\u002Fchange-instead-of-chance.jpg\" alt=\"Change Instead of Chance - Wearable Health Sensors\" class=\"wp-image-14449\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F11\u002Fchange-instead-of-chance.jpg 870w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F11\u002Fchange-instead-of-chance-768x337.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F11\u002Fchange-instead-of-chance-512x225.jpg 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F11\u002Fchange-instead-of-chance-458x201.jpg 458w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Examples for the good use of wearables\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh1>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>If you already have the motivation for change, do not hesitate to choose a wearable health sensor or a fitness tracker, since receiving immediate feedback can further boost your motivation. Although, as with everything else, you need to find the devices and gadgets which fit you best. Otherwise you cannot get good results.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>When I wanted to change my sleeping habits based on data, I gave \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pebble.com\u002Fhealth\">Pebble Time\u003C\u002Fa> and the \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Flifehacker.com\u002F5993005\u002Ffive-best-sleep-tracking-gadgets-or-apps\">Android Sleep App\u003C\u002Fa> a chance. For me, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fitbit.com\u002Feu\u002Fsurge\">Fitbit Surge\u003C\u002Fa> worked the best from all the fitness trackers available on the market. I also found out that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fthepip.com\u002Fen-eu\u002F\">PIP\u003C\u002Fa> is the best tiny gadget I could have for managing my stress levels. You can find all my choices \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Ftop-healthcare-wearables\u002F\">here\u003C\u002Fa>. But you should know that it took me several years to figure out which healthcare trackers and wearables are the best for me. I’m \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Ftop-10-health-parameters-you-can-measure-at-home\u002F\">constantly trying out new products\u003C\u002Fa>, while based on my experience, I \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002F101-commandments-for-companies-developing-wearable-health-trackers\u002F\">recommend changes\u003C\u002Fa> to the respective companies – to be also able to have an impact on the next generation of wearables.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>If you would like to change your lifestyle with the help of sensors and wearables which fit you the best, follow the below steps – and I promise you, you won’t be disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"390\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002F1712507217.rsc.cdn77.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F11\u002Fwearables.jpg\" alt=\"Wearables - Wearable Health Sensors\" class=\"wp-image-14458\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F11\u002Fwearables.jpg 870w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F11\u002Fwearables-768x344.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F11\u002Fwearables-512x230.jpg 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F11\u002Fwearables-458x205.jpg 458w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>How to make an informed decision when buying a healthcare wearable?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh1>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>1) Get to know yourself\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh1>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>It is not a coincidence, that one of the signs at the entrance of the Oracle at the ancient Greek Delphi said “Know thyself”. It is very important to know and to acknowledge where your boundaries are, what you are able to achieve and what you cannot have even if you want it badly. Don’t start with buying a device. Start with finding out what could be better. Your sleep quality is random? You don’t have motivation for more exercises?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>I started with giving a score between 1 and 10 to my mental, emotional and physical health every day. First on paper, then in a Google spreadsheet. After days, it was clear I need to exercise to focus better the next day. Your zero step in the process should be to get to know your body, your mind and your boundaries better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002F1712507217.rsc.cdn77.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F11\u002Fget-to-know-yourself.jpg\" alt=\"Know Yourself - Wearable Health Sensors\" class=\"wp-image-14454\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F11\u002Fget-to-know-yourself.jpg 870w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F11\u002Fget-to-know-yourself-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F11\u002Fget-to-know-yourself-512x340.jpg 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F11\u002Fget-to-know-yourself-377x250.jpg 377w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>2) What is your purpose?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh1>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The next question you have to ask yourself is what you want to use the gadget for. Would you like to measure data during running sessions? Would you like to measure your ECG, your heart rate or any other health parameter? Would you like to reduce your stress or meditate more effectively? If you set your clear purpose, it will be a lot easier for you to find the right device or app. Don’t just expect the device to solve the issue for you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Instead, set clear goals that devices can support with data.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>3) Where to find wearables?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh1>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>For starters, check the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FWearable-Technology\u002Fb?ie=UTF8&node=10048700011\">Amazon wearable marketplace\u003C\u002Fa> or check out \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Ftop-healthcare-wearables\u002F\">my suggestions\u003C\u002Fa>. You might also want to take a look at \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.wareable.com\u002F\">Wareable\u003C\u002Fa>, where you can find fitness trackers, smartwatches and some useful reviews. I recommend you to read through different reviews before buying wearable health sensors to get an idea about the product and its use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"345\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002F1712507217.rsc.cdn77.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F11\u002Ffitness-monitors.png\" alt=\"Fitness Monitors - Wearable Health Sensors\" class=\"wp-image-14461\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F11\u002Ffitness-monitors.png 870w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F11\u002Ffitness-monitors-768x305.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F11\u002Ffitness-monitors-512x203.png 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F11\u002Ffitness-monitors-458x181.png 458w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>4) Who is responsible for the product?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh1>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>So you already know what you want to achieve and you had a look at various marketplaces. Afterwards, I usually check the company, the person behind the gadget or the app. Do they have a real profile? Do they have a contact address, do I have the possibility to ask my questions or get more information regarding my concerns? Does the company have a profile? Can I check the user reviews on mobile applications? Do I have the chance to check out the authors behind the app?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>5) Is the gadget or app compatible with your own devices?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh1>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>When choosing a sensor or wearable, you also have to make sure that the gadget or the application, is compatible with your smartphone because some applications, some gadgets only work with iOS or Android devices. You also have to make sure that the application is updated on a regular basis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"606\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002F1712507217.rsc.cdn77.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F11\u002Fcompatibility-of-hardware-and-software.png\" alt=\"Compatibility - Wearable Health Sensors\" class=\"wp-image-14462\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F11\u002Fcompatibility-of-hardware-and-software.png 870w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F11\u002Fcompatibility-of-hardware-and-software-768x535.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F11\u002Fcompatibility-of-hardware-and-software-512x357.png 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F11\u002Fcompatibility-of-hardware-and-software-359x250.png 359w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>6) Do they have a money back guarantee?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh1>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>If you want to be on the safe side, you might also want to check whether they have a money back guarantee for the gadget or device. This way, you will not lose anything when you decide to buy the product.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>7) How do they manage the data?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh1>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>I also recommend you to check up on the fact, in what format you will need the data exactly. Some gadgets only upload data to portals or websites, others use smartphone apps, in others you have to download the data yourself manually. Either way, it is easier to use the sensor and wearable if you know the data mechanism with which they operate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>8) Ask your social media network!\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh1>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>You should know that there are people out there who share your purposes, wishes and who also follow the trial-and-error method by sensors and wearables. So why not to ask them? Ask your social media network, what people think about the device! If you use the #wearables hashtag, you can even join global discussions about wearable health sensors. You might figure out a lot easier which health trackers might be the best ones for your own purposes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>9) If you’d like to know more…\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh1>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>… check out \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.wellocracy.com\u002Fnew-to-tracking\u002Fthe-inside-track-how-to-choose-an-activity-tracker\u002F\">Wellocracy’s article\u003C\u002Fa> or if you are more into visuals, watch our video about how to choose healthcare trackers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=yC9fEoF3EiQ\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>As you can see, if you find the motivation for a healthier lifestyle in data, I’m here to help and share my experience. 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