EPISODE · Aug 10, 2023 · 33 MIN
#126: How to use (and how NOT to use) fitness wearables
from The Dr. Shannon Show · host Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT
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: Introduction3:24: Where fitness watches get it wrong 8:40: How to judge effectiveness of a workout 10:50: Other factors that contribute to results 12:45: Difficulty in tracking muscle strain 14:27: Lack of adjustment to current needs15:55: The balance between activity and rest 19:14: Heart rate variability 22:35: Sleep24:30: Fertility 25:30: Activity 26:10: What not to track 28:40: Should you get a wearable? 31:58: SummaryFree Evlo WorkshopFree Evlo 101 class14 day free trialFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on InstagramTo try Evlo for 2 weeks free, visit www.evlofitness.com
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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 10:50: Other factors that contribute to results 12:45: Difficulty in tracking muscle strain 14:27: Lack of adjustment to c...
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