Technology is a Great Aid in Weight Loss but is it Enough?
Scientists believe using technology in combination with other strategies for weight loss yield the best results.
I think we all can agree technology is pretty amazing. From coffee pot timers helping you get your day started off right, to remote controls we can talk into to find our favorite show, we are surrounded by the conveniences technology offers us. Another obvious use of modern technology would be that cell phone. We are so attached to such a small device because of the various uses it offers us, one of those being fitness tracker apps and watches that sync data to our phones.
Researchers from Boston University school of medicine suggest that self-motivation in the way of just tracking your fitness habits, may not be enough to help a person stay motivated long term. Right now there hasn't been enough studies to show fitness trackers to be a good motivator to lose the weight and keep it off on their own, but there is a belief that when combined with other social or financial incentives the trackers can be a great resource. In one study they found that when fitness trackers were used as markers for a game, that people were much more motivated to get up and get moving. They put themselves up against others and overall those involved in the game were more active and saw greater results. There are all kinds of apps out there that you and your friends can use to participate in challenges and see how you stack up against others, there are even apps that hold you financially responsible for your goals. So if you're having trouble getting excited about your activity as you once were, look online for other resources to combine your tracker with and get moving.
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