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<blockquote data-quote="Deleted Account" data-source="post: 1663184"><p>By “Fitbit” I assume you mean any fitness tracker.</p><p>Each one has it’s own functionality and accuracy.</p><p></p><p>The value is just a way of tracking how much exercise you do and, in theory, as a result, motivate you to do more or maintain your level.</p><p>Some health insurance (e.g. Vitality) use this data to reduce your premiums or give you rewards. I see it like the car insurance which is cheaper when they attach a device to your car to track how you drive: you are less likely to have a car insurance claim if you drive carefully and less likely to have a health insurance claim if you keep yourself active.</p><p></p><p>I have a cheap “Fitbit” alternative. I exercise regularly but, as I work from home, I sometimes need something to remind me to get out of the house.</p><p>My partner has one and competes with his colleagues who walks the furthest. This doesn’t always mean they are the most healthy because the longest walks seem to be pub crawls.</p><p></p><p>If you are comfortable with the amount of exercise you do, I am not convince they are much use. But, if you want to do a bit more, they may help with motivation.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Deleted Account, post: 1663184"] By “Fitbit” I assume you mean any fitness tracker. Each one has it’s own functionality and accuracy. The value is just a way of tracking how much exercise you do and, in theory, as a result, motivate you to do more or maintain your level. Some health insurance (e.g. Vitality) use this data to reduce your premiums or give you rewards. I see it like the car insurance which is cheaper when they attach a device to your car to track how you drive: you are less likely to have a car insurance claim if you drive carefully and less likely to have a health insurance claim if you keep yourself active. I have a cheap “Fitbit” alternative. I exercise regularly but, as I work from home, I sometimes need something to remind me to get out of the house. My partner has one and competes with his colleagues who walks the furthest. This doesn’t always mean they are the most healthy because the longest walks seem to be pub crawls. If you are comfortable with the amount of exercise you do, I am not convince they are much use. But, if you want to do a bit more, they may help with motivation. [/QUOTE]
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