Digital Activity Trackers

Mike Lee Digital Strategy Advisor, AARP.org

Life@50+ Miami AARP TEK, May 2015 V 2

We all know walking is good for you!

•  Get fit•  Save on medical bills•  Improve your heart•  Fight cancer•  Lose weight•  Battle disease•  Speed up recovery

AARP Bulletin on the benefits of walking

Flickr: Walking on Brooklyn Bridge by Lindejesus, 2010 CC 2.0 License

Types of digital activity trackers

Omron pedometer, Moves app on iPhone, Jawbone UP move, Fit Charge HR, Polar FT 7

Trend: Smart watches for health

Polar M400 GPS watch, LG G Android Wear watch, Apple Watch

Walking with a digital activity tracker

Strap onto wrist, walk, open app to sync via bluetooth afterwards, review your data

Some basic models of activity trackers

All under $60: Fitbit Zip, Up move, Misfit Flash, Fitbug Orb

Photo: Wikipedia

Some of Mike’s recent favorites

Nike Fuelband, Fitbit Flex, Jawbone UP24, Misfit Shine, Garmin Vivofit

Choose your tracker by lifestyle

Jawbone UP Move, Fitbit Charge HR, Garmin Vivosmart, Misfit Shine Bloom

Basic Health Exercise & Sport Fashion  

Web dashboards and beyond

Fitbit, Nike+, Garmin, Polar

•  Check your trends•  Collect badges•  Follow friends•  Connect to other

health services•  Get coaching•  Export data

Activity tracker accessories

Bitbelt for Fitbits & Vivofit, WoCase for Fitbit Zip and One, Anker USB Power Bank

USB “Power Strip”  Strap for older Fitbits  

Rubber band to secure strap  

Tips

•  Take your wrist tracker off daily to let your skin breathe

•  Wipe off your tracker with plain water•  Most trackers are not good for swimming!•  Stick a piece of watch crystal protection film on

the screen•  Order spare button batteries where applicable

I did it! So can you. 76 pounds down!

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Be digital; be healthy!

Mike Lee

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