[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":392},["ShallowReactive",2],{"slug-top-5-health-trackers-for-running":3},{"post":4,"relatedPosts":169,"relatedBooks":310},{"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":43,"contact_email_category":44,"yst_prominent_words":45,"class_list":49,"better_featured_image":67,"acf":105,"yoast_meta":114,"_links":116},25438,"2019-12-10T10:00:00","2019-12-10T08:00:00",{"rendered":9},"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002F?post_id=25438&_wpnonce=c8867d6a8e&status=auto-draft&type=post","2023-04-01T16:54:23","2023-04-01T14:54:23","top-5-health-trackers-for-running","publish","post","https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Ftop-5-health-trackers-for-running",{"rendered":17},"Top 5 Health Trackers For 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 2019. THE INFORMATION SHARED IN THE ARTICLE WAS ACCURATE AT THE TIME OF ITS PUBLICATION, BUT IT MAY BE OUT OF DATE NOW.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> \u003C\u002Ftr>\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Looking for a device to track your running routine? Or you’d like to treat yourself to a little gadget for the end-of-year season that will supplement your workout? Maybe you just need a little push with the help of what technology can offer to get out of your apartment and hit the running track? We’ve got you covered! We’ll list our favourite health-tracking devices that we’ve tested and found appropriate for running.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Fitbit Ionic: Almost perfect \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The Fitbit Ionic, Fitbit’s very first fitness tracker-smartwatch hybrid, is something of a love child between Pebble and Fitbit. The device was released after Fitbit acquired Pebble and made use of the latter’s resources like a revamped OS, likely based on Pebble’s own, and a solid sleep tracking function with a detailed analysis of the user’s sleep activity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"288\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F11\u002Ffitbit-ionic-review-cover-512x288.png\" alt=\"Fitbit Ionic Review\" class=\"wp-image-16712\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F11\u002Ffitbit-ionic-review-cover-512x288.png 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F11\u002Ffitbit-ionic-review-cover-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F11\u002Ffitbit-ionic-review-cover-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F11\u002Ffitbit-ionic-review-cover-444x250.png 444w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F11\u002Ffitbit-ionic-review-cover.png 870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\u003Cp>Source: www.fitbit.com\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Using the Ionic for running is a delight. Its Coach feature coupled with the built-in GPS and heart rate monitor will track your workout sessions in detail and will also motivate you through gamification as you check how you are progressing towards your set goals. Moreover, the additional “live coaching” function will give you immediate feedback on your performance. If you’d like to get some further motivation via your favourite tunes to keep up with your running routine, the device also allows you to load more than 300 tracks, which you can listen to through a pair of bluetooth headphones. Moreover, the Ionic carries enough juice to last up to 4 days!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>It’s a great tracker in the realm of smartwatch-fitness tracker hybrids and we even labeled it as the best tracker \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Ffitbit-ionic-review-bromance-pebble-smartwatch\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">at the time we reviewed it\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Polar H10 Chest Strap: levelling up your running game\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>This belt-like device might not entice you based on its aesthetics but don’t let its looks deceive you! The Polar H10 functions as a heart rate sensor add-on to many gym equipment, apps and smart devices via a bluetooth connection and is recommended if you want to take tracking your health parameters while on your running schedule to the next level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"373\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F11\u002FPolar-H10-512x373.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25439\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F11\u002FPolar-H10-512x373.png 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F11\u002FPolar-H10-768x560.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F11\u002FPolar-H10.png 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\u003Cp>Source: https:\u002F\u002Fwww.polar.com\u002F\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Even if it looks cumbersome, it is in fact comfortable to wear around your chest with its soft strap material. Once buckled up, your heart rate will be tracked by its sensor with accuracy and detail. The results can be subsequently analyzed with the companion Polar Beat app. However, the Polar H10 stores data for only one training session, but its 400 hours of battery life will give you some peace of mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The highlight feature which got this sensor to feature in this list is the \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.polar.com\u002Fen\u002Forthostatic-test?utm_source=InAppLink&utm_campaign=InAppLink&utm_medium=in-app\" target=\"_blank\">Orthostatic Test\u003C\u002Fa>. This analysis tool monitors how your body responds to training by measuring your heart rate parameters reflecting variations in your heart’s autonomic regulations. Ideally taken in the morning before breakfast, this 4-minute test will detail how your cardiovascular system is performing based on your personalized results. In so doing, you can tailor your running routine according to how much you can exert your abilities if, say you are recovering from an injury or building up towards your ideal silhouette. This feature will also serve as a handy reminder when to, quite literally, not go for the extra mile based on your cardiovascular system’s capacity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Orthostatic Test | See how your body adapts to training | Polar Smart Coaching\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FkC6T2lrWd2w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Lumo Run: Running correctly\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Even if this palm-sized wearable does not feature a fancy screen to display your notification on, it will analyze aspects that those snobbish wrist-worn devices won’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>By means of its built-in sensors, the Lumo Run monitors cadence, bounce, braking, pelvic rotation, pelvic drop and, of course, step count. Clipping it to the user’s running shorts, it can be used without a phone as it will still record the performance. If it is paired to a phone while running, the “Real-time Audio Coaching” feature will be available, which gives audio feedback via headphones on your form as you run. The \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lumobodytech.com\u002Flumo-run\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">company even claims\u003C\u002Fa> that “97% of Lumo Run users improved their running form within their first three runs”. If you want to run, might as well do it right, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lumo Run - Smart Running Sensor\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002F1eGWz3iZqoM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>However, the Lumo Run is only compatible with iPhones (5S and above) at the time of writing, leaving the huge Android market behind. Lumo also has another nifty device called the Lumo Lift that aims to help you correct your posture, but it would be great if this function was also implemented in the Lumo Run, as \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fsit-straight-run-lumo-lift-lumo-run-reviews\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">we pointed out in our review\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Wahoo TICKR X Heart Rate Monitor Strap:\u003C\u002Fstrong> The better chest strap\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Chest straps are in fashion! This one is similar to the Polar H10 – a sensor strapped to your chest – but it was the first one we tested and left a lasting impression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"364\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F11\u002Fwahoo-Tickr-x-chest-strap-512x364.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25442\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F11\u002Fwahoo-Tickr-x-chest-strap-512x364.jpg 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F11\u002Fwahoo-Tickr-x-chest-strap.jpg 710w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\u003Cp>Source: www.wahoofitness.com\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Similar to Polar’s device, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Feu.wahoofitness.com\u002Fdevices\u002Fheart-rate-monitors\u002Fwahoo-tickr-x-heart-rate-strap:\">Wahoo’s TICKR X Heart Rate monitor\u003C\u002Fa> connects to a plethora of apps and smart devices with which it can sync its data. Unlike the Polar H10, the TICKR X stores up to 16 hours of workouts. It also tracks more than just heart rate parameters like real-time calorie burns, cycling cadence and running analytics (vertical oscillation, ground contact time). Those measured data subsequently allow you to analyze, through the companion app, your performance from various angles with interactive graphs detailing how you perform at your peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"TICKR X\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FWqdWznnJnhc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Packing a whopping 12 months of battery life, very light, user friendly and outputting highly detailed analysis, the TICKR X Heart Rate Monitor is the best chest strap wearable we’ve seen so far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Amazfit Bip: To get started\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Coming from Xiaomi’s partner company is the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.amazfit.com\u002Fbip.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Amazfit Bip\u003C\u002Fa>. This device is also a smartwatch-fitness tracker hybrid but abides by a no-frills philosophy that just works.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Its color e-ink, always-on screen and up to a month of battery life reminded us of our dear Pebble. It will also allow you to read your phone’s notifications and incoming calls once connected but you can’t reply to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Using it for running is also very pleasant as the Amazfit Bip is extremely light and can be used without your phone as it will store your data on the device itself. Its built-in GPS and heart rate sensor are also very accurate and you can keep an eye on your other running parameters like pace, stride, uphill\u002Fdownhill distance and steps in real-time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>It does not feature nice-to-have apps like coaching or meditation found on the Fitbit Ionic, nor does it store music, but the Bip presents itself as a great starting point to get into fitness tracking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Bonus: it also analyzes your sleep quality, albeit without a smart alarm feature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F11\u002FAmazfit-Bip-512x260.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25443\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F11\u002FAmazfit-Bip-512x260.jpg 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F11\u002FAmazfit-Bip-768x390.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F11\u002FAmazfit-Bip-1536x780.jpg 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F11\u002FAmazfit-Bip-2048x1040.jpg 2048w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F11\u002FAmazfit-Bip.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\u003Cp>Source: https:\u002F\u002Fen.amazfit.com\u002F\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>That’s a wrap for our top health trackers for running. We hope this list will help you get your tech companion to tag along your next run. Whether it’s wrist or chest-worn, strap it up and hit that running track! With those detailed analysis collected, you will be able to tune your workouts to your own rhythm and be a more efficient runner. Oh, and treat yourself to that smoothie, you’ve deserved it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Did we miss your favourite device? Let us know and we’ll give it a try next time we go for a run.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #eee; border-top: 4px solid #444;\" cellpadding=\"10px\">\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd style=\"width: 100%;\">\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>At The Medical Futurist, we are building a community for making a bold vision about the future of healthcare reality today.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FFIbMejImnxs\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\">\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003Cp>If you’d like to support this mission, we invite you to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.patreon.com\u002Fthemedicalfuturist\">join The Medical Futurist Patreon Community\u003C\u002Fa>. 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Thank you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\n\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\n",false,{"rendered":22,"protected":20},"\u003Cp>We’ll list our favourite health tracking devices that we’ve tested and found appropriate for running.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",16,25523,"closed",true,"","standard",{"_acf_changed":20,"footnotes":27},[31],496,[33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40,41,42],596,609,650,933,1039,1539,207,239,271,379,[],[],[46,47,48],3293,3835,3837,[50,14,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66],"post-25438","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health-sensors-trackers","tag-health-sensors","tag-healthcare-design","tag-fitness-trackers","tag-fitness-tracker","tag-digital-health-sensors","tag-runner","tag-digital-health","tag-fitness","tag-health","tag-running",{"id":24,"alt_text":68,"caption":27,"description":27,"media_type":69,"media_details":70,"post":5,"source_url":104},"Health trackers for runners","image",{"width":71,"height":72,"file":73,"sizes":74,"image_meta":101},1920,1080,"2019\u002F12\u002F127_tmf_illu.png",{"medium":75,"large":81,"thumbnail":86,"medium_large":90,"1536x1536":91,"large_old_512x288":96},{"file":76,"width":77,"height":78,"mime-type":79,"source_url":80},"127_tmf_illu-370x208.png",370,208,"image\u002Fpng","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F12\u002F127_tmf_illu-370x208.png",{"file":82,"width":83,"height":84,"mime-type":79,"source_url":85},"127_tmf_illu-768x432.png",768,432,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F12\u002F127_tmf_illu-768x432.png",{"file":87,"width":88,"height":88,"mime-type":79,"source_url":89},"127_tmf_illu-150x150.png",150,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F12\u002F127_tmf_illu-150x150.png",{"file":82,"width":83,"height":84,"mime-type":79,"source_url":85},{"file":92,"width":93,"height":94,"mime-type":79,"source_url":95},"127_tmf_illu-1536x864.png",1536,864,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F12\u002F127_tmf_illu-1536x864.png",{"file":97,"width":98,"height":99,"mime-type":79,"source_url":100},"127_tmf_illu-512x288.png",512,288,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F12\u002F127_tmf_illu-512x288.png",{"aperture":102,"credit":27,"camera":27,"caption":27,"created_timestamp":102,"copyright":27,"focal_length":102,"iso":102,"shutter_speed":102,"title":27,"orientation":102,"keywords":103},"0",[],"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F12\u002F127_tmf_illu.png",{"cta_type":106,"cta_color":107,"subtitle":27,"related_books":108,"related_posts_footer":111,"related_posts":20},"subscribe","red",[109,110],24763,24765,[112,113],16601,11295,{"yoast_wpseo_title":115,"yoast_wpseo_metadesc":27,"yoast_wpseo_canonical":15},"Top 5 Health Trackers For Running - 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From the very first Fitbit to A.I.-driven portable ultrasounds, the evolution is real, and I am delighted to have had the opportunity to watch it first-hand. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>I also use a dozen health trackers to live healthily on a daily basis. Even before the wearable revolution started to unfold – just as I described in The Guide to the Future of Medicine -, I used data in an Excel spreadsheet to know more about my health and boost my motivation. Nowadays, it is unimaginable for me to go out for a run without measuring data. Therefore I thought it was high time to share the 10+1 commandments every company and start-up developing wearable health trackers should follow. Please feel free to add yours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Here is my advice for companies and start-ups eager to develop wearable health trackers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>1) Don’t provide a value you cannot explain!\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>When a device shows me values without clear explanations of what they mean, I feel disappointed as if I missed an opportunity. If you can provide a specific value, assign a practical explanation to it. You can show me what period of my running session I spent in power\u002Fstrength mode, but I don’t know what it means. Perfusion index sounds great but how could it be applied to my lifestyle? My Withings watch informs me about my “fitness level”, without any explanation of what these levels mean or how they are calculated.  \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Please only show us things you can clearly explain. The quest is not to measure more and more but to make better and better decisions about how to live healthily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Good example\u003C\u002Fstrong>: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Feu.wahoofitness.com\u002Fdevices\u002Fheart-rate-monitors\u002Ftickr-x-buy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wahoo\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002F1712507217.rsc.cdn77.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2015\u002F07\u002Fwahoo-tickr-run.jpg\" alt=\"Wahoo Tickr Run - Wearable Health Trackers\" class=\"wp-image-14925\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2015\u002F07\u002Fwahoo-tickr-run.jpg 870w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2015\u002F07\u002Fwahoo-tickr-run-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2015\u002F07\u002Fwahoo-tickr-run-512x341.jpg 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2015\u002F07\u002Fwahoo-tickr-run-375x250.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2) Don’t make me charge your gadget every day!\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>I’m not in a relationship with the device therefore I don’t want to deal with it every day. If you cannot develop something that can survive for days without a battery change, there are other industries to invest in. I charge my Withings watch once or twice a month. The Wahoo run tracker has a year of battery life. But when my old Withings Pulse started to require charging every day, I stopped using it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Good example\u003C\u002Fstrong>: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.withings.com\u002Fhu\u002Fen\u002Fscanwatch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Withings Scanwatch\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F10\u002FWithings-Scanwatch-768x446.jpg\" alt=\"Withings Scanwatch smartwatch wearable tracker sensor\" class=\"wp-image-47691\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F10\u002FWithings-Scanwatch-768x446.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F10\u002FWithings-Scanwatch-1536x892.jpg 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F10\u002FWithings-Scanwatch-2048x1189.jpg 2048w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F10\u002FWithings-Scanwatch-scaled.jpg 1859w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3) Focus on one practical thing!\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>You might be able to develop a device that can measure a dozen things from ECG and oxygen saturation to stress levels and attention. But if you offer so many options, how will you find your target audience, if there is any? Design a device that can help with one important thing. Whether I want to lose weight; get better at paying attention; run more regularly or reduce stress levels; I would rather buy a device that helps me solve that problem than another one intended for everybody under any circumstances. That sends the wrong message. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Good example\u003C\u002Fstrong>: \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.alivecor.com\u002Fhome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">AliveCor\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14927\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002F1712507217.rsc.cdn77.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2015\u002F07\u002Falivecor.png\" alt=\"AliveCor - Wearable Health Trackers\" width=\"1024\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2015\u002F07\u002Falivecor.png 870w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2015\u002F07\u002Falivecor-768x600.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2015\u002F07\u002Falivecor-512x400.png 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2015\u002F07\u002Falivecor-320x250.png 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4) Recognise that you need us, users!\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>It’s impossible that you design something amazing without being in contact with those who will use your invention. You have great ideas, but I’m the one using your device at the end of the day, I suffer from its error messages and enjoy its advantages. Create a social media profile through which we can contact you. Actually, we want to work for you because if you develop better things, our life becomes simpler. Use this free consulting service and let us talk to you. It’s not only about customer support, but rather trust in general. And take care of your audience, Fitbit, which used to be one of the good examples of this principle became the opposite by completely ignoring user feedback for years. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Good example\u003C\u002Fstrong>: we are still looking for one\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002F1712507217.rsc.cdn77.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F07\u002Ffitbit.jpg\" alt=\"healthcare trackers - FitBit Surge\" class=\"wp-image-13354\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F07\u002Ffitbit.jpg 870w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F07\u002Ffitbit-768x494.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F07\u002Ffitbit-512x330.jpg 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F07\u002Ffitbit-389x250.jpg 389w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5) Troubled syncing can make me stop using your product\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>A few devices, such as Withings, tell me I need to synchronize them manually. And even when I do, it does not always work. Others, like my Fitbit, are said to synchronize automatically. And still, sometimes data are missing. I don’t want to deal with that. I thought synchronizing would not be an issue by now. Either make it truly automatic or really user-friendly, but this is crucial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Good example\u003C\u002Fstrong>: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apple.com\u002Fshop\u002Fbuy-watch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apple Watch\u003C\u002Fa> (within its own Ecosystem)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"457\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F10\u002FApple-watch-sync-768x457.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47693\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F10\u002FApple-watch-sync-768x457.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F10\u002FApple-watch-sync-1536x915.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F10\u002FApple-watch-sync.png 1627w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6) You lose me without gamification\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>I might be a very motivated person, but measuring pure data is not enough. Design a system that makes me hooked on your solution. Fitbit sends me weekly summaries of my activities. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lumosity.com\u002F\">Lumosity \u003C\u002Fa>shows me what percentage of people in my age group is better than me. Withings Blood Pressure creates a very clear, colour-coded graph about my blood pressure measurements. So just to make it clear, I advise you to make me addicted to you!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Good example\u003C\u002Fstrong>: \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.choosemuse.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Muse\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002F1712507217.rsc.cdn77.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2015\u002F07\u002Fmuse-headband.png\" alt=\"MUSE headband - Wearable Health Trackers\" class=\"wp-image-14929\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2015\u002F07\u002Fmuse-headband.png 870w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2015\u002F07\u002Fmuse-headband-768x576.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2015\u002F07\u002Fmuse-headband-512x384.png 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2015\u002F07\u002Fmuse-headband-333x250.png 333w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7) Create a community!\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Finding someone to discuss data measured by devices is difficult. I needed to create a social media network of tens of thousands of people for it. Not everyone has this opportunity. You could develop a community of like-minded and motivated individuals on your website or use a Twitter hashtag invented by you. What matters is that developing a device is not enough. And creating such a network is so easy, you should not miss this chance to tie more users to your invention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Good example\u003C\u002Fstrong>: \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.fitbit.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">FitBit\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14920\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002F1712507217.rsc.cdn77.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F01\u002Fmillennials-hands.jpg\" alt=\"Millennials' Hands\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F01\u002Fmillennials-hands.jpg 870w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F01\u002Fmillennials-hands-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F01\u002Fmillennials-hands-512x341.jpg 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F01\u002Fmillennials-hands-375x250.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8) Help us interpret the data!\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Interpreting data can be a huge burden on users and can stop people from using your product in the long run. I need to be a doctor, a researcher and a geek to get the most out of my data. Instead, companies developing these devices could provide a clear understanding of what conclusions I can draw from what I measure. Your responsibility does not stop at creating the device. Actually, it starts there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Good example\u003C\u002Fstrong>: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bio-beat.com\u002Fproducts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BioBeat\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14930\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002F1712507217.rsc.cdn77.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2015\u002F07\u002Fstaring-at-phone.jpg\" alt=\"Wearable Health Trackers\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2015\u002F07\u002Fstaring-at-phone.jpg 870w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2015\u002F07\u002Fstaring-at-phone-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2015\u002F07\u002Fstaring-at-phone-512x342.jpg 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2015\u002F07\u002Fstaring-at-phone-375x250.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Fh1>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9) Bluetooth pairing is not rocket science\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Issues with pairing numerous devices via Bluetooth is the Blue Death of the 21st century. I cannot count how many times I had to deal with it either because the device got unpaired by itself; another phone paired with it by chance, or they could not find each other. This should not be an issue at all. I pair the device in seconds once, and that works for as long as I want. Without knowing plenty of tricks about how my smartphone works, I could not have solved many of these issues. The majority of your users have not ever heard about these tricks so they will just give up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Good example\u003C\u002Fstrong>: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bio-beat.com\u002Fproducts\">BioBeat\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"513\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F10\u002FBioBeat2-768x513.jpg\" alt=\"BioBeat 24 hour blood pressure monitor patch review\" class=\"wp-image-47631\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F10\u002FBioBeat2-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F10\u002FBioBeat2.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10) Not updating apps is like giving up on us\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>You develop a device, bring it to the market and I buy it. Whatever the device is capable of, it is going to be the same forever. But apps can change. With many devices, I take more time looking at their apps than the device itself. Build upon this opportunity and update the apps behind your invention as regularly as possible. And please don’t even think about developing something if you can only release an iOS or Android version. If you do not have both, even as an Android user, I will not buy your device.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Good example\u003C\u002Fstrong>: There are many \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">+1) You are not only doing business, but you also help us live healthier\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>That is a crucial point. If your major intention is to make money, you already lost this battle. People will find this out very soon. If you want to help people live healthier lives, you create a chance for long-term success. 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