More awareness is needed of security issues with tech used to track our exercise goals.
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We believe fitness trackers keep us healthy, and connected toys keep children safe – but such devices are easily abused.
From step counters and active video games to apps for exercisers and tech-enabled gear, there are a lot of ways to combine your workouts with your digital life.
Online workouts can give women support and inspiration. Now they’ve discovered the benefits, women might be less inclined to return to the gym once restrictions are lifted.
There’s definitely such a thing as society – which is a huge challenge for developing an app that will ward off COVID-19.
A small body of research has started to explore how fitness trackers and calorie counting apps might be linked to disordered eating and exercise.
As health care grows more digital, an array of health apps promise to track steps, count heartbeats and look at moles. But without more FDA oversight, could we be shooting ourselves in the foot?
Fitness apps which allow millions of users to virtually compete with each other can provide inspiration however, they may also be putting users in danger.
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Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University
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Distinguished Professor Emerita of Kinesiology, Michigan State University
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Vice Chancellor's Senior Research Fellow, RMIT University
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Lead Mobile Networks and Security Engineer, University of Strathclyde
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Professor of Kinesiology, Michigan State University
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