
#126: How to use (and how NOT to use) fitness wearables
from The Dr. Shannon Show
by Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT
Published: Thu Aug 10 2023
Show Notes
It's no secret I'm not a big fan of fitness watches, but I think newer wearables show promise and can be helpful. In this episode, I break down what I recommend (and what I don't recommend), tracking and measuring with fitness wearables.
0:00: Introduction
3:24: Where fitness watches get it wrong
8:40: How to judge effectiveness of a workout
:Other factors that contribute to results
:Difficulty in tracking muscle strain
:Lack of adjustment to current needs
:The balance between activity and rest
:Heart rate variability
:Sleep
:Fertility
:Activity
:What not to track
:Should you get a wearable?
:Summary
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