There is no discussion: between moving and not moving, moving. The recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO) provide information about the appropriate frequency, amount and intensity for each stage of life. The most important thing is that every movement counts throughout the day. So when you have to choose between sedentary behavior and active behavior, the answer is obvious.
The recommendations for physical activity include not only planned training sessions to improve, develop or maintain our physical condition, but also any activity in which an energy expenditure is above the basal metabolic rate. Therefore, physical activity includes all actions that are performed in our daily life, such as: E.g. active commuting to school or work, taking the stairs instead of an elevator, going to the store, etc. And again, everything counts in the challenge of getting the physical activity recommendations.
Add to this the fact that over the years technology has not stopped evolving and this, how could it be otherwise, has been transferred to devices that measure physical activity throughout the day. This includes activity bands and smartwatches that use sensors that can be pedometers (they only measure steps) and/or accelerometers (they measure acceleration). Currently, activity wristbands are most commonly used by non-professionals due to their functionality, size, and price.
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One of the most frequently considered criteria is the number of steps. To determine healthy physical activity in adults, a measure of 10,000 daily steps (up to 13,000 steps in children) was determined. It is important to note that this data relates only to the amount of exercise and not the level of exertion that physical activity requires. and this last aspect is also important in order to be able to assess a health benefit.
What is certain, however, is that the use of exercise bracelets appears to help motivate people to engage in physical activity. In this way, the choice of physical activity bracelet is influenced by various factors. This comparison table shows the main differences in features and functionality between today’s best-selling models:
| make and model | screen size | battery life | other functions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazfit Beep 3 | 1.69 inches | up to 14 days | -load level -Waterproof -Deep breathing -Registration of menstrual period -Health rating system |
| Fitbit Charge 5 | 1.6 inch | up to 7 days | -Electrocardiogram -breathing rate -Coping with stress -Recovery level -Menstrual health -Waterproof -Heart rate variability |
| Garmin Vivosmart 4 | 0.75 inch | up to 7 days | -Recovery Control -Heart rate variability -Waterproof -Deep breathing |
| Huawei Band 7 | 1.47 inches | up to 14 days | -Training load control -load level -Waterproof -Deep breathing |
| Samsung Galaxy Fit2 | 1.1 inch | up to 21 days | -load level -Waterproof -Deep breathing |
| Xiaomi smart band 7 | 1.62 inches | more than 14 days | -Training load control -Index of personal activity -load level -Waterproof -Deep breathing -Women’s Health |
They all count steps and control different types of physical activity, have GPS, measure heart rate and oxygen saturation, and record sleep. Technology can help us monitor our physical activity more objectively. So… get active and control yourself!
Gema Torres Luque She is a professor at the Faculty of Humanities and Education at the University of Jaén. CEDA Research Group (Science, Education, Sport and Physical Activity). @letrasdegematorres.
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