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Did you know that a healthier heart can be just a few steps away? Taking a daily walk of 30 minutes or more has been shown to have many health benefits, including one important benefit for your heart. A simple daily walk is associated with a 19% reduction in heart disease risk. (1) Even if you don't have 30 minutes to go on a long walk,  you can get the same benefits when you get more total steps in your day. A 30-minute walk is equivalent to about 4,000 steps. You may already be getting 4,000 steps in your day and not...

You're an active person who enjoys physical activity, yet you have no idea of how much work you are actually putting in a day! From your workouts to your daily run, how advantageous would it be for you to have an activity tracker or smartwatch by your side? If you are unfamiliar with what a good exercise watch can do for you and your workouts, here are some popular facts you need to know about having an activity tracker in your life:   Fitness Tracker Having fitness tracking features on your activity tracker is a wonderful addition to have. These...

It seems that smart technology is everywhere you turn these days. From telling Alexa what you want, to watch to asking Siri for directions, we are all plugged in. Watches have even made a massive step into the smart technology world with many different brands of Bluetooth smartwatches to choose from. We know that Bluetooth smartwatches are fun, but are they really helping us live better lives? The answer may you surprise you! Bluetooth Smartwatches are Saving Lives Remote workers are often at risk due to the heavy isolation of their jobs. This leaves workers vulnerable since they are usually...

Smartwatches and step tracker watches have become a popular fitness companion. They are a great way to track your health and fitness goals. Having the ability to track your fitness all throughout the day can help to keep you accountable. Many may wonder why a smartwatch is better than a typical running watch or activity tracker. A running watch will simply track your distance and time as you run, jog, or walk. That tends to be the only thing that a running watch can do. An activity tracker will track your steps and possibly even your calories burned. While these...

So, you're considering whether or not you need to add a fitness tracker to your life. One of those little gadgets that take the place of your wristwatch, which can keep track of every step you take, and every hour you sleep. But do you really need one of these things? After all, you're not trying to get in shape for a marathon, so why do you need to track all of this information? Benefits of a Fitness Tracker There are advantages for everyone when it comes to wearing something like the iFitness activity tracker. Some of these benefits are: Benefit of Wearing...