Using a Fitness Tracker can help to motivate you to reach your fitness goal by:
- Helping you to set a goal and monitoring what you do
- Giving you encouragement and feedback on your progess
- Helping you to re-set your goal
- Some fitness trackers also allow you to connect socially which can help with motivation,encouragement and support.
If you have a Smart Phone you can download a Fitness Tracker App. There are also Fitness Trackers you can buy which you wear like a watch.
Useful Apps approved by the NHS
- Active 10 - walking tracker app (Health England) - this App breaks walking down into 10 minute 'bursts' and helps you to set and reach your walking goals
- Couch to 5K - For anyone interested in something more challenging, this App is designed to get you off the couch and running 5km in just 9 weeks. The plan is made up of a mixture of running, walking and resting.
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