The efficacy of wearable activity tracking technology as part of a weight loss program: a systematic review.
CONCLUSIONS: The results suggests that short-term (<6 months) weight loss interventions using activity trackers may be a better option than a standard weight loss program in middle age or older adults. Younger adults may not benefit from such technology.
PMID: 28488834 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Medical Physics - Category: Physics Authors: Cheatham SW, Stull KR, Fantigrassi M, Motel I Tags: J Sports Med Phys Fitness Source Type: research
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