{"id":72222,"date":"2015-11-20T17:00:06","date_gmt":"2015-11-20T09:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.symedialab.org.hk\/talk\/?p=72222"},"modified":"2016-07-20T13:10:12","modified_gmt":"2016-07-20T05:10:12","slug":"not-healthy-fitness-trackers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.symedialab.com\/talk\/not-healthy-fitness-trackers\/","title":{"rendered":"The &#8216;Not-so-Healthy&#8217; Fitness Trackers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Host: Ellen MA<\/p>\n<p><script src=\"http:\/\/jcmedia.hksyu.edu\/js\/embed.js.php?key=c1dc224876438e422d096b4bd1d9a265&amp;amp;app=frontend&amp;amp;env=prod&amp;amp;debug=false&amp;amp;1447996907\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><noscript><!-- Version SVN: $Id: _playerVideo.php 944 2012-08-28 03:06:59Z sven.poeche $ --><\/p>\n<div id=\"flash\">\n<div id=\"flashcontent\"><object classid=\"clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000\" id=\"flvplayer_564eadeb70f60\" name=\"c6a80378-3eb2-47e7-8415-ba1f7cff037e\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"position:relative;top:0;left:0;z-index:9998;\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http:\/\/jcmedia.hksyu.edu\/flash\/vimp.swf\" \/><param name=\"flashvars\" value=\"hosturl=http%3A%2F%2Fjcmedia.hksyu.edu%2Fmedia%2Fflashcomm&#038;mediaid=1622&#038;context=embeded&#038;skin=http%3A%2F%2Fjcmedia.hksyu.edu%2Fflash%2Fskins%2Fair_black.swf&#038;autohidesidebaronplay=true\" \/><param name=\"scale\" value=\"true\" \/><param name=\"allowfullscreen\" value=\"true\" \/><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\" \/><param name=\"wmode\" value=\"opaque\" \/><!--[if !IE]>--><object type=\"application\/x-shockwave-flash\" data=\"http:\/\/jcmedia.hksyu.edu\/flash\/vimp.swf\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" wmode=\"opaque\"><param name=\"flashvars\" value=\"hosturl=http%3A%2F%2Fjcmedia.hksyu.edu%2Fmedia%2Fflashcomm&#038;mediaid=1622&#038;context=embeded&#038;skin=http%3A%2F%2Fjcmedia.hksyu.edu%2Fflash%2Fskins%2Fair_black.swf&#038;autohidesidebaronplay=true\" \/><param name=\"scale\" value=\"true\" \/><param name=\"allowfullscreen\" value=\"true\" \/><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\" \/><param name=\"wmode\" value=\"opaque\" \/><!--<![endif]--><\/p>\n<div class=\"leanback-player-video\"><video id=\"index_video\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" preload=\"metadata\" controls poster=\"http:\/\/jcmedia.hksyu.edu\/cache\/3bb3ffcf707ca8c9bb9d0ea64cce61d5.jpg\"><source src=\"http:\/\/jcmedia.hksyu.edu\/images\/media\/c1dc224876438e422d096b4bd1d9a265_1447994870.m4v\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><source src=\"http:\/\/jcmedia.hksyu.edu\/images\/media\/c1dc224876438e422d096b4bd1d9a265_1447994870.webm\" type=\"video\/webm\" \/><p style=\"margin: 15px;\">Hint: Unfortunately your browser does not have Flash Player installed or the Flash Player version is outdated. You need Flash Player to view media in this community. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.macromedia.com\/go\/getflashplayer\">Download Flash Player<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"20151120_\u65b0\u805e\u6562\u6279_\u99ac\u741b\u6c82_eng\" title=\"20151120_\u65b0\u805e\u6562\u6279_\u99ac\u741b\u6c82_eng\" src=\"http:\/\/jcmedia.hksyu.edu\/cache\/3bb3ffcf707ca8c9bb9d0ea64cce61d5.jpg\" \/>      <!--[if !IE]>--><\/object><!--<![endif]--><\/object><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/noscript><br \/>\n\u3010Context\u3011<br \/>\nTechnology and living are inseparable in the modern era and under rapid advancement. Wearable pedometer isn\u2019t a new concept and\u00a0it has evolved from step counters to heart rate readings, body temperature measurements and even GPS systems.<\/p>\n<p>These little gadgets allow us to have a realistic view of our body status through concrete figures, and provides us with a chance of spotting malfunctions in our systems based on heart rates and other bodily measurements.\u00a0<span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">In 2015, there comes the new generation of fitness trackers, recording not only data of miles you have walked in a day, but even calorie consumption.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>According to <em>The New York Times<\/em>, two researchers recently conducted a study of 200 women Fitbit users in Britain, 89 percent of whom wore the device almost constantly. The popularity of wearable technology surges while people are also becoming more reliant on its measurements to monitor their health. It is not long before users start to question the accuracy of the given data from their fitness trackers, Fitbits and Nike Fuel Bands.<\/p>\n<p>The calculations of caloric expenditure are the most criticized data of all. Fitness trackers count calorie consumption mostly rely on estimations. The variables used to estimate one\u2019s metabolic rate were only weight, height and age\u00a0which errors could be resulted by overlooked factors like one\u2019s genetics, hormones and fitness levels. Ultimately, users would even be harmed by over-exercising or under-eating without knowingly because of the misleading measurements provided.<\/p>\n<p>To get fit with wit, always keep in mind that these trackers are merely estimation, and user&#8217;s daily workouts and caloric intake shouldn&#8217;t be based on these numbers only. They should always consider their physical abilities before any exercise and if necessary\u00a0seek professional advice. And that is the best and smartest way to enjoy jogging with these &#8216;fitness companions&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>Written by: Ellen MA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Host: Ellen MA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1561,"featured_media":72437,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3,21137],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.symedialab.com\/talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/benner_600.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/paaypJ-iMS","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":86343,"url":"https:\/\/www.symedialab.com\/talk\/french-paradox-enjoy-food-loose-weight\/","url_meta":{"origin":72222,"position":0},"title":"The French Paradox: enjoy your food and lose weight","author":"\u99ac\u741b\u6c82 MA SUM YI","date":"April 2, 2016","format":false,"excerpt":"Written by: Ellen Ma","rel":"","context":"In 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