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Posted on Nov 29, 2022
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Lt Col Charlie Brown
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I received a fitbit and I definitely found my steps up and my willingness to brave the weather and go out for PT increased since I got it.
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SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM
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The benefits of wearable technology include improved health and fitness. https://www.monkey.vin/ For example, wearing wearable technology can help you monitor your heart rate and track your steps. It can also help you connect with others online and in person, allowing for more personalised care.
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Maj Kevin "Mac" McLaughlin
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I have an Apple watch now and in the past many years I've used Garmin and Fitbit. They definitely motivate me to consistently exercise daily, and I like Apple's approach better than the step goals offered by Garmin and Fitbit. Apple instead uses three rings (Move, Exercise, and Stand) for goals, which I have set and have achieved every day since I got the watch (with the exception of 2 days due to a surgery). I like that it reminds me I still have to get my calories, exercise minutes, and stand time per hour within a 10 hr period. The Apple watch also work better with my iPhone, has better apps, and it is more intuitive.

As for security of these devices, this is up to you. What apps do you use? What features do they provide? Do you have a problem with an app or several apps tracking you when you exercise (or in general)? Do your homework and don't just assume all your info is compromised or protected. Everything is a risk assessment and I tend to laugh at those people who think they are security conscious and are in fact no more protected than many others. On multiple occasions I have posted about TikTok for example. This is not only an app built with several significant malware "features", but it is also a Chinese propaganda and collection tool. Using this app not only hands your information to the CCP, but it also gives them the ability to send you customized government driven content.
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CPT Jason W.
CPT Jason W.
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Sir, I'm a Garmin guy thru and thru. After busting an Apple watch 6 years ago while swimming I purchased a Fenix 5. It still holds a charge for more than a week and provides better GPS and health data. Better quality and durability, but you have to pay for it.
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Maj Kevin "Mac" McLaughlin
Maj Kevin "Mac" McLaughlin
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Apple watches have come a long way in the last six years and you might want to look into the latest ultra, which was designed to take a beating and high intensity athletic activities to include serving as a SCUBA calculator. I've had my Series 7 and it has endured a lot thus far. I had a Garmin VivoActive HR, which at the time was the best watch one could wear in a SCIF. While it had a great battery and good features, the screen was hard to read (horrible brightness and resolution), and it did not work as well with my iPhone as an Apple Watch would (naturally). Since I no longer work in a SCIF, integration is more important to me and as I mentioned in the first post, the Apple watch has a better daily exercise methodology. Plus, the watch with cellular connectivity, serves as another option for a phone. Notifications work better, and I am able to read the screen better. Don't get me wrong, I liked my Garmin and I think Garmin covers more sport activity tracking than Apple can (although I have not personally tried the Ultra yet), but I the integration with my productivity apps is important to me. Especially when I am no longer constricted with what I can have working in a SCIF.
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Maj Kevin "Mac" McLaughlin
Maj Kevin "Mac" McLaughlin
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Just wanted to add…. I recently went for a ride on my mountain bike and coming down a rocky slope, as I took a hard left, my chain skipped as I was pushing down hard on the pedal. As a result, my handle bars got out of control hard to the left and I went over. While that part is a little embarrassing, I fell into a nice roll and sprung to my feet, looking like a ninja. I was pretty proud of myself coming away with a small scrape on my elbow.

Anyway, on my Apple Watch, I have it set to detect a fall when I am exercising. If I don’t respond in a certain amount of time, it will notify emergency services and those people I designate (wife). It worked! I disabled the notification as I was fine, but it was very reassuring that my location would be relayed to my wife and emergency services had I been seriously hurt. Not sure what wearables have this feature, but I highly recommend making sure they do if you love risky outdoor activity. But the way, it also works for the elderly when it detects a fall in general. This is a great feature!
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SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM
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Non of these for me!
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