The Truth about Fitness Trackers

These days, it seems like pretty much everyone has a smart, fitness tracking watch... But there’s a side to things that we don’t talk about enough: these trackers may actually get in the way of your health goals instead of helping you achieve them.
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Script: Holly Maley
Editor: Kim Su
Lead Editor: Kirsten Stanley
Project Manager: Lurana McClure Rodríguez
Host: Sher DiMarco
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[@JorgeAFlores]

This trackers were the key element for me to loose 100lb in 10 months, and stop being obese, but all my friends that decided to imitate me didn’t achieve it, because the other key element, diet and exercise, was not present.

[@fahim113]

Thats great. Keep it up!

[@FutureProofHealth]

Yeah the fitness tracker doesn't do the work for you that's for sure! Congrats!

[@sudeshpillay5109]

This will always be the case . Weight loss and becoming. Healthier isn’t easy you were an outlier yes but this was the case even before smart watches . The video is informative but I feel the miss the point . The watch is a tool for a person to fine tune their training . I use mine for the heart rate monitor to train in specific cardio zones and a rough calories burned calculation. The watch like in your case could possibly give the person enough motivation to start training for long term for it to become a permanent habit .

[@AFishNamedBob]

I'm on that journey right now! Unfortunately, for the second time. But doing to with consistency and forever in mind this time. Congrats Jorge!

[@philip66449]

What a great host Sher is! Subscribed!

[@FutureProofHealth]

Isn't she the coolest 🤩🤩 Happy to have you here!

[@FutureProofHealth]

Thanks for all the love!! It means a lot as I get into this new world. Feeling lucky to work with the cool kids at Future Proof 🙌🏽 ♥️ Sher

[@austinpassler]

Also something of note, there's a major difference between smart watches with fitness features vs fitness watches with some smart ones. I've had both and find my Garmin way more useful at just helping me keep track of my workouts.

[@FutureProofHealth]

That’s a very good point! Different focus means different uses (probably).

[@droid2D2C3P0]

This! My friend recently switched from Apple watch to the same Garmin watch I have and she's loving it. The Apple watch had too many smart features she didn't need or use, all it did was drain the battery. She much prefers having a fitness watch with smart features now

[@gabeclark8050]

@@droid2D2C3P0 I love my garmin instinct. All I care about is HR and sleep with good battery. It does this perfectly.

[@tvrtkoharapin8809]

​@@droid2D2C3P0paying 3 times more for 2 times less features

[@rosemastinwood1606]

I can attest to this! My dad uses a garmin, and it’s a lot harder to fool than my Fitbit

[@iseemelanie]

I just got a Fitbit for Christmas and I love it. While I am looking to lose a bit a weight and like the fact that it keeps track of my steps and all that, I’m mostly into it because of its heart rate monitor. For me, understanding how stressed out my heart is during various activities is the major health statistic I use to gauge how my body is acting and improving.

[@FutureProofHealth]

That's great how well its been working for you! Thanks for taking the time to join us and share here, Melanie 💓

[@estycki]

That’s exactly right, it’s to see how hard your heart works and recovers. Good job.

[@mrworldwide5811]

I like your slower way of speaking it (in conjunction with the script) gives this channel a far more relaxed feeling than many other channels, keep up the good work

[@originalsoymilk]

I really enjoyed the new host! Love to see the brand expand. I think this is a solid first video but I wish it went into more about the accuracy of the watches. There are so many features that are overall questionable like the heart rate monitoring accuracy. I'm curious how inaccurate data like that can influence people in their health decisions. I've used a watch for a couple years now and the biggest thing for me is to see how often I am moving and how often I'm standing since I WFM. I'm really excited to see future videos and what health topics you guys cover! I think something really interesting that ya'll could talk about is the trend toward meat substitutes. I feel like people are discovering that they're not all that healthy - but when has a burger (meat or non-meat) supposed to be healthy?

[@FutureProofHealth]

Hey that's a great idea and one we have on the list actually! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment!

[@bendingriver7101]

A couple thoughts, 1. There is virtually no way the heart rate monitor is even remotely accurate in my experience and the calorie tracker is God awful. I've had days where I go to the gym and then go to work or where I'm rock climbing all day and it'll tell me I burned 8500-10,000 calories that day, and I just don't think that's true at all. 2. I think people wanna talk about meat substitutes a lot but the one that often gets thrown out of the conversation is seitan which is thousands of years old and fucking delicious. It also is significantly "healthier" than most meat alternatives (granted it is obviously not gluten free).

[@latristessdurera8763]

I was an early adopter of the Fitbit after watching a tech review back in 2010/11. Original I liked concept but started to get a little creeped out when the technology started to expand beyond counting steps, a watch and a heart rate monitor. I’ve since returned to my good old Casio watch.

[@jacksonueland]

I have def ended workouts earlier than I could’ve because I had reached my goals

[@LuisanaRamirez]

Bipolar disorder and divergent behaviour. I was diagnosed at 19; I’m now 37 and every day I have to wear my “normal person” custom. On the tracker topic, I am a teacher and I switched from my Fitbit to an classical watch 5 years ago. Peace of mind and simplicity. Happiness

[@manbuckets]

Excited to see the future of this channel as well! It’s nice to see the health version of Future Proof!

[@FutureProofHealth]

Sooo exciting! Thanks for being a part of the team, Manny

[@yairseeman]

2 Future Proof videos in the same day?! what have I done to deserve all of this? Amazing video, Sher, keep it up, please!

[@FutureProofHealth]

More to come! Thanks for being here 🙏🏻🥰

[@tnan123]

Would love a deeper a dive on some of the tracking done by these fitness trackers. How accurate is the sleep tracking really? How useful are ECG or pulse ox measurements? What are some of the next health related things that might be tracked?

[@ozenmacher]

There is a very good video out there where a guy with a data science background tests the Apple Watch. I recommend it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/goHUpZl5bJWEirc

[@angel7823344534]

Wall-e clip was absolute perfection.

[@ClimbingEasy]

I am subbed, I am all about this type of content. Suggestions: soaps (pure Olive oils vs coco oil...), Micro plastics, mental health benefits in the vain of fitness and struggle.

[@FutureProofHealth]

Hey, thanks for the suggestions! These are great and we'll add them to our list of video ideas ✨

[@ClimbingEasy]

​@@FutureProofHealththank you! The olive oil topic actually has a few good things to cover: soaps, sources (most olive oils are cut with bad oils), and the controversial blue health zone magic ingredient (The reasoning behind it is controversial currently).

[@silvenshadow]

Love the mention of mental health problems related to tracker use. As for the privacy issues, I think most people have been conditioned to not care. Also outro music is 🔥. Congratulations on the new channel!

[@BritishRacingGreen]

I found the reminders very annoying. I can sweet like a pig and the watch says I'm not exercising enough. It's best to wear another watch when you're not exercising. Also the watch telling you that you've had poor sleep, when you had a good night sleep. I think I know if I'm tired or slept well etc. Great vid. Subscribed.

[@qwertyazerty2137]

@@BritishRacingGreen this just shows that they are crappy gizmos that show unreliable and inaccurate readings. If you need something dependable you need a +500$ device like a garmin, suunto or polar.

[@Northwest360]

Great video! Here are video ideas: - the dark side of depression medication < why psychedelics are better - how big pharma makes money off of your pain - 4-day workweek leads to overall better health - yoga as fitness vs yoga as life/philosophy

[@FutureProofHealth]

Hey Matt! Psychedelics are definitely on our radar so you can look forward to something on that soon 😊 Thanks for tuning in and sharing your ideas! ♥️ Sher

[@ryllaresler532]

Thank you so much for this video. I am a yoga teacher, who always encourages her students to listen into their bodies. Sometimes I think these trackers encourage disconnection from feeling and I really appreciate you addressing that and the privacy issues here very well done thank you.

[@screvo]

Congrats on launching! love the host!

[@strauskp]

Great hosting, thank you, Sher! And thank you for the body diversity in this video 😍

[@FutureProofHealth]

You are so welcome! 🥰

[@bryanreyes2944]

I’ve been waiting for this channel to officially launch and WOW what a great start! Love the new host too!

[@nadirafant6428]

Was so confused when I got two notifications on my watch (yes fitbit) for two future proof videos, but then I remembered the second channel lol

[@FutureProofHealth]

Ok that would be so disorienting 😅 We'll be uploading Thursdays from here on out to stagger that and hopefully give people a bit of a break between notifications!

[@nadirafant6428]

​@@FutureProofHealth ya'll are so hardworking over there at future proof. Keep up the great vidyas! Happy to be apart of your community lol

[@gravelrhoads]

I'm always unsure about a KZbin channel I like adding another channel with a new host, but this was a no brainer for me to subscribe. Great job Sher! I can't wait to see what topics you dive into. By the way, I stopped using my Fitbit a couple of months ago because it really didn't help me and I really didn't want yet another device tracking me.

[@lyuba881]

Thanks for this video and the reminder about privacy settings! Personally for me the biggest benefit of a fitness watch has been sleep tracking - I haven’t had a consistent sleep schedule since I was in high school, and having a Fitbit has really helped me be aware of periods of time when my nightly sleep isn’t meeting my goal, and gives me a useful push to prioritize sleep in those times. The step counter is nice too, though if it wasn’t for sleep tracking I’d probably be fine using my phone. I’ve barely taken my Fitbit off (except to charge) since I first got it for Christmas in 2018.

[@rivenharlow]

Love the content! I use my Apple Watch for my anxiety, actually. The heart rate monitor helps me with visualizing myself calming down from panic attacks, plus knowing the time helps my ADHD-ass not lose track of time in my time blindness.

[@The_real_onefs]

Should probally stop smoking then...

[@rivenharlow]

@@The_real_onefs What?

[@The_real_onefs]

@rivenharlow and change your diet

[@The_real_onefs]

@rivenharlow drink water

[@rivenharlow]

@@The_real_onefs ??? I don't know why you're telling me this shit. lmao

[@abbiejoyguabna5320]

that one last bit about privacy settings with toggles tho had my eyes wide, am I the only one who hasn't seen privacy statements settings on phone with toggles (non-iphone user)

[@CheeseCoC]

Hey in the other channel u said u were nervous, i feel like this video was amazing and im looking forward for mroe video!

[@bonoki3870]

i whole-heartily enjoy my Galaxy Watch, not tired of it at all. i find myself walking more with it on than just using my mobile. thank you for this & iam looking forward to future episodes.

[@gergelyhaga]

I am one of the users who did not buy a fitness tracker because I wanted to get fitter, but rather to see time and notifications on my wrist. But functions such as sleep monitoring could be useful and sometimes, I take a look at how did I sleep last night.

[@bullydungeon9631]

Very excited about this channel, it's something I personally am very interested in and i wish this video had been out a few months ago when i had to search around to come to the exact same conclusions.

[@teabagfc]

Great host! Suggestions: Fitness supplements (protein powders, creatine, etc.); Trendy diets

[@FutureProofHealth]

We have some in the works yeah!

[@lizzieb1]

Couldn't agree more with this video! I found about a year ago after that lockdown ended that tracking my workouts actually started to de-motivate me. I was back to doing other less active hobbies and had a lot less time to dedicate to running, but my apps and devices stored all my records and previous higher speeds, which I just wasn't going to be hitting any more. I switched to a basic digital stopwatch to time workout duration, started listening to my body to gauge how hard I was working out, and now I'm back to enjoying my workouts! Also, I've concluded that I just don't need that level of scientific precision for fitness tracking -- probably only professonal athletes really do!

[@zumabbar]

yay to first video!! def gonna watch this later! ((bookmarked!))

[@theiammike123]

Subbed before this came out. Nice to see your first ever video here. ♥️

[@FutureProofHealth]

Thank you for joining us!! We're so excited to get this off the ground 🥰

[@estycki]

I started with a Polar watch in 2010, but it only worked during workouts with a chest strap. The point was to challenge and track my heart rate during interval training (to challenge and strengthen heart). I’m not entirely convinced by the accuracy of wrist sensors. Today my VO2 max is better than when I was a teenager.

[@Magnulus76]

Most wrist sensors are bad when it comes to tracking heart rate during high intensity training. There's too much movement which creates too much noise to accurately capture a high frequency signal. So the watches use alot of filtering and other approximations, which leads to errors, sometimes very significant ones, that can result in consequences like underestimating training load, which could lead to overtraining over time.

[@gncnrs]

I was just checking out what fitness watch to buy. This is so helpful to think twice and to realize if I really need it. Great video!

[@MatthewJBD]

I use my watch to track how many km I cover during my games of field hockey, to time my 5k runs and most importantly on the golf course to record my score and tell me how close I am to the pin.

[@iambrilliant00]

Good luck Sher! I love Future Proof and health topics always kept me interested, so it’s so nice to watch you

[@wolfsbane4516]

Yes!!! I love this! I've heard that depending on the tracker you get, the metrics might not even be remotely accurate too. I love that you guys are digging into this stuff and expanding the brand. I am here for it!

[@ellipsis...1986]

For the most part accuracy really isn't that important though. Consistency is, and is generally ok on most trackers. So long as you can follow or track trends that's what is going to show and guide your progress.

[@tihroflan]

I comment to please the KZbin algorithm, so you can get more views. Excellent video 👍

[@mariabarajas3859]

Liked, subscribed, and hit the notification bell! Cool vid Future Proof Health team, can't wait for the content that is to come! Sher, you killed it!

[@FutureProofHealth]

Thanks so much for being here! 🥰

[@ekaprasetio9564]

I used my fitness tracker only for 6 months. After that, it's just a watch to tell time.

[@albiesspace]

Whoop, congratulations on the channel launch!

[@tripleeyeemoji]

I’ve been using an Apple Watch for a year literally today. I quite like it. I get geeked on stats so seeing my sleep and exercise. So for me the only time it is off my wrist is when I’m showering or it’s charging.

[@bruhmoment-yt2zp]

I absolutely love my garmin and I reccomend it to literally everyone. I'm prone to getting stressed so I love the stress tracker and relax feature. I'm also an amateur fighter so I have been able to track sleep, weight routines, runs, rides, calories burnt, my times vs previous weeks and certain performance metrics. That being said my day to day activities regardless of it its just great at enhancing my goal tracking. It's also handy through notifications, a 10 day battery life, and most orgasmically a way to track where I left my car at the shops 😂

[@dav1dw]

My first step counter was a japanese made tracker that was probably more accurate than the newer high tech devices. I put it in my pants pocket, so it actually records steps and doesn't include hand movements. That sucker must have had like 3 lives. I thought I lost it twice and even survived the washer. It's probably 10 yrs later and it still works.

[@FlameSoulis]

For me, I got my first fitness watch because my alarm clock was so loud, it made the entire household upset. I saw the prices on the watches going down, and got one that could at least send me notifications, and the vibration was enough to wake me up without blowing the house with sirens. Over time, I became more interested in how the data all worked, and that in turn got me into figuring out how to apply the information elsewhere. I used it less to track fitness and more to see what was happening inside, if anything at all. That, and I still get my notifications, which itself was the bigger reason I wanted it anyway. Everything else is just a bonus I learned to work with.

[@catcreme]

I've always loved walking vs traditional gym exercise but I could also go days without getting out of my house. Getting a fitness tracker was a game-changer for me to get out of my house and get those 10 000 steps even if I wasn't in the mood. After a month I felt significantly better and although I didn't lose much weight (I need to change my diet which is a bigger challenge) it was beneficial for my overall mental health bc I kept myself away from any screen or social media for at least an hour every day. Before I got my fitness tracker I would usually overestimate how much exercise I was getting but now I can easily see and change my behaviour bc there's (sometimes inaccurate) data I can rely on than a mere ''guess''.

[@MrNavidad]

Love this for a first episode. I used to have a Microsoft Band (upgraded to Band 2 later) and really loved it for the sleep tracking occasionally and seeing the average of my movement. Plus I loved it for messaging from the watch and controlling my music 😂 And no kidding about the tracking, it had a hiking mode to save a path of where you went to and included altitude changes, average speed, distance, and all the usual heartbeat and calorie stuff

[@harperguo379]

love the new channel! looking forward to seeing great content from Sher and this channel in the future :)

[@IreneBrownMeow]

Wow great first video! Super interesting and Sher is a fantastic host. Love some nuanced nerdiness

[@FutureProofHealth]

Awwweee 🥹 So glad you enjoyed it!

[@JacobMcCourt]

Congrats on the launch of the channel, y'all!

[@Jhosey74]

I actually bought a low tech fitness watch on Amazon a couple of years ago. It has no wifi and has a few features, but the step counter is all I use it for. It's cheaper, private, and something simple.

[@FutureProofHealth]

That’s a great option honestly. You get the info without all the addictive stuff 👍🏼

[@romeoalpha68]

I was once a runner . Then serious health issues made me stop suddenly . I went from running marathons to a pretty sedentary life . I got a Pixel smart watch and it has the Fitbit on it . I knew I had to get more steps in . I realistically had to set the goal of steps much lower than 10000 a day . I built up . Slowly trying to get to that 10000 step goal . It has helped tremendously with my physical therapy goals . I had to set the goals to my level . It has been a good addition in my life .

[@jacobdebernardi4385]

Fantastic episode, looking forward to seeing more from you guys.

[@locaalpaca4148]

I'm a fitbit charge user for almost 8 years. I really like to keep track of my stats and it keeps me motivated during my trainings.

[@gmt5664]

OK I subscribed! I've been wearing a Fitbit for years and did not know about the motivation issue. I sorta knew about the lack of privacy issue, but this was more in depth. Thanx. I don't wear a Fitbit for absolute accuracy, but as a tool to recognize patterns so I can assess which patterns affect my health and fitness. I walk 5 miles a day and it has NOT helped me to get fit or lose weight, but I've found that sleep and deep sleep matter. Diet matters, but I have a notebook to track meals and crossfit workouts. Extrinsic motivation not needed.

[@rosemastinwood1606]

I think it can sometimes be really helpful to have a step goal, to motivate you to get moving, but it definitely doesn’t have to come from a fitness tracker, all of our phones do this pretty much automatically. But, as someone who has used both a phone and a Fitbit tracker, I always found the Fitbit to have much higher step counts. So either there is more of my day than I anticipated where I’m moving without my phone, or the Fitbit isn’t counting steps the same way as the phone… but on the tracking our data front, at least with my Fitbit, it really doesn’t get that much more data than my phone does about me, and there’s no way that’s private 🙃

[@KalowJager]

Oh oh oh, video idea, sugar is in EVERYTHING in places like North America. There are also seems to be a confusion that people think that there are sugars that are healthier (honey, maple syrup, organic sugar, etc) when the health benefits are very minimal in comparison to white sugar. Actual healthy alternatives would be like sweet fruit with fiber and other things our body needs, ie mango, ripe bananas, unprocessed sugar cane, beets, etc.

[@walid6329]

it made sense to have a fitness tracker just for stress monitoring to keep myself in check the steps and the goals don't a lot and it's a plus to track ur workout for the sake of it 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@fayem4091]

Happy start! Great job! I study dietology and we are advised to do nothing about it

[@clarefriend1376]

Really enjoyed this. The host is very good. I’d like to see a video about all of the weight loss programs, ie: NOOM , WW, KETO, Nutrition system, Do Fasting. Would like to see some reviews on exercise equipment ie Pelaton..

[@LauraTenora]

Wonderful video! You're off to a great start! Very well researched, beautiful and disarmingly charming hostess, I can't wait for the next one. I'm something of a health nut myself, so I simply couldn't help but subscribing.

[@FutureProofHealth]

Thanks so much Laura! Hope to see you around in the future 🥰🙏🏻

[@Lady_of_Hyrule]

In my experience, fitness trackers can be beneficial if you think of it as an *optimization* tool. I like walking on its own, but I tend to default to being sedentary if I don't remind myself to move. I feel much more motivated to walk when I can quantify my progress (my personal goal is 7,500 steps since the benefits tend to stop around there, not 10,000). Additionally, I enjoy knowing how many calories I've burned during intense exercise, because I want to have a realistic idea of how much I can and should eat (including eating back at least some of the calories I've burned). I track my food so that I can maintain my weight, build muscle, and ensure that I'm getting enough protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. I've even been monitoring my heart rate and stress levels. I had an extremely difficult adjustment period recently, and I'm so relieved knowing that my heart rate is finally starting to go back down to its previously tortoise-esque levels. I couldn't monitor this so easily without wearing my fitness tracker! I don't rely on it for everything (the sleep tracking is still kind of iffy), but I prefer being informed about these details.

[@andrejmichal4676]

You can lose weight with a good diet without a fitness tracker, however, you can gain weight despite using a fitness tracker if not eating healthy.

[@thunderstorm204]

Just got a Fitbit! I appreciate knowing much more about it ❤thank you

[@juliatarrel1674]

I'd love it if you discussed 'disability tech'. I have a smartwatch, but only use three tools: a timer, an alarm, and the most important one: Fall Detection. (The timer and alarm are also for medical purposes.) It'd be very interesting to learn what's out there. Though I don't know if that's the sort of thing you use in your channel.

[@alicehargest]

I literally started wearing my Fitbit again this week omg

[@joermnyc]

I mean, my old Samsung S10e was able to count steps on it’s own. Got an Apple Watch for Father’s Day a few years ago. Seemed really cool, but then my doctor totally downplayed the Apple Watch’s heart monitoring functions. Watch: 1 sensor. Real EKG at least half a dozen that get placed all over your body, not just one wrist.

[@guineawheat]

Okay LOVE Sher. Looking forward to more!

[@nnennaumelloh8834]

This is a great video! I appreciate the time and information provided. I want to offer some feedback. I get what you're saying when you point out the devices are "spying" on you. However to call it spying makes it sound they're conducting illegal activities. Spying has a nefarious connotation. These devices that people purchase monitor specific behavior. The behavior is monitored and collected legally and with permission given that the consumer bought it. Now if a hacker infiltrated the software to collect information without the company or the user being aware, that, by definition, is spying and illegal. It's not fair to connote the two behaviors because they're not equivalent. (Yes, few to no one reads the T&S so users may be agreeing to more than they realize but even that is still not technically spying and it's legal.)

[@null7581]

You're coming out of the gates with a new channel blazing hot. Can't wait to see what's in store for Future Proof Health.

[@FutureProofHealth]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@yaelfya9641]

Very pleasant and informative way of presenting. A new favorite.🏆

[@FutureProofHealth]

Awesome, thank you so much for joining us!

[@fiveminutefridays]

this is why i got a cheap fit-bit knockoff - it has decent heart rate monitoring and OK-ish step counting - I mostly just use it to remember approximately how much phsysical activity i've done in a week. I won't lie, I do get a kick out of the moment when it vibrates to let me know I've walked X miles, or hit X number of gamified Heart Rate points, but I've been able to make it a sustainable part of how I keep my health up because its not outsourcing my motivation, its outsourcing my sense of time and frequency (which, with ADHD, asking myself if my walk to the park was 3 days ago or 2 weeks ago can sometimes get..... fuzzy)

[@JoeYatesAlaskanFilms]

I only use mine to help find my phone 😂

[@tgilbs]

I definitely think there is a risk of attempting to "buy" health -- if I buy this thing, I will be healthy. Totally agree about the losing the intrinsic motivation - you've got to set your own goals and know your why. I use several different "trackers" -- some wearable and one is an app. But I try to think of them as tools to achieving my fitness goals. I want to get stronger in the gym -- my app keeps track of my progressive overload. I want to run a half marathon -- my watch helps me measure the intensity of my runs to see if they comport with the intensity of my training program. I do look at the data to assess whether I pushed hard enough or whether I need to rest -- but I try to do a self-assessment first and consider the data after. I also just like seeing numbers -- like how many miles I hiked last year! I think keeping a solid perspective on what trackers can and can't do is important and to know/understand the risks for certain individuals. I don't look at my alleged "burned' calories at all, I don't think the metrics are accurate or helpful -- I'd rather not go down that rabbit hole. I can't focus on streaks -- it hurts my motivation more than it helps. I don't care if I close my rings every day, it's an arbitrary metric. I've heard that sleep trackers can cause people to be anxious about their sleep -- probably the opposite of their intention to track their sleep! As far as the privacy/security concerns -- I think we need stronger privacy rights in the US and that will have to come from legislation. Unless you're willing to not carry a cellphone and never use email or credit card, I feel like the cat is out of the bag on companies wanting and obtaining your personal information.

[@julianfalavigna1566]

Such a great first video!

[@AlizaVellani]

Absolutely love the host! Can’t wait to see and learn more!

[@exergetic1]

Although my Apple Watch did encourage me to exercise more regularly, the longer I kept up the streak the more I pushed myself uncomfortably out of my limit to close those rings. It stopped being fun and I found I was starving myself some days to “keep the weight off”. It was a huge relief once I stopped paying attention to the rings and now I exercise when I feel like it. I still like the Apple Watch because of the convenience it brings over just a regular quartz watch: not worrying about the battery dying in a few months, time doesn’t get out of sync regardless of time zone, control music playback, notifications, and activating Siri Shortcuts. Started as a health tracker and turned into more of a Swiss Army knife gadget.

[@johnnybyup]

Good job on the new channel and video. For me, my smart watch is almost as important as my phone. I am a healthy athletic person + a tech lover, the data is just useful for me. And I use it to compare myself to myself YoY, MoM.

[@goduxunike]

I've used my smartwatch for close to 3 years and while the numbers of steps I do daily is a metric I keep track of because some days I really feel bad for doing less than 5k (and going on a short walk helps), what I enjoy the most is keeping an eye on my heart rate when working out, to see if I'm working hard enough or not. I've gained, lost and gained weight with it but one thing that has made me overall, is more active as a person. Even with COVID and peak lockdown I made an effort to workout at least 3 times a week, which is way more than I did the ages of 18-25.

[@BiboDL]

Looking forward to many more health related videos!

[@sheldonsiegar]

Can we talk about all the craze of Magnesium Glycinate in Tiktok? Love the new content concept btw, keep it up!

[@dereineschwarzerabe]

Sher is great! A topic I'd love to be covered is sleep tracking apps which was briefly mentioned! I've heard mixed things about them and due to a big company releasing their own (chough Pokémon sleep), there's been an increased interest and enthusiasm. So I'd love for y'all to potentially cover it!

[@FutureProofHealth]

Thanks for watching! I tried a sleep tracking app years ago and actually really enjoyed it - could be interesting one to look at. Thanks for sharing! ♥️ Sher

[@dani45216]

I’d love a video on how social media has ruined social interactions/ our standard of beauty/ self esteem or what we think about ourselves

[@DMFTexTex]

Let's comment for the algorithm!!!

[@xanukraine]

To be honest, I exercise the same, but now it’s more convenient to shuffle soundtrack around, or check time or see if that message from your mom is really that urgent, all without breaking my flow and reaching out for phone. Yay, more distraction for me.

[@Jeffrey.e]

Awesome video, Sher! I remained fully engaged the whole time. 💕

[@trish1021]

Unrelated, but I need a hair tutorial! Maybe an ep on hair products

[@fahim113]

Great stuff! Although I'm happy to stay im using the same running watch from January 2019. Pretty sure Garmin are exploiting me though!

[@Jegour]

Great first episode, great host, thank you for the content and your work!

[@JeffreyGreeb]

Great video to start with Sher. Keep up the good work. I think a video going over veganism as an ethical choice versus balancing your essential amino acids and the time investment to figure out all things dietary

[@jimbrittain402]

Good idea for a channel. Can you do one on reasonable expectations from, for example, hypertension meds and cholesterol meds? How much improvement should we expect?

[@DiannaCarney]

Excited to see where this channels journey goes!

[@tyler5246]

I have a whoop. I love the lack of a screen. Keeps me from looking at the info obsessively, and more focuses on trends in health. The focus on preventing over training is also welcome. I also race mountain bikes and train 10-20 hours a week, so making sure I am not over doing it is helpful. I don’t think it would be super helpful for the general pop.

[@tyler5246]

Also the focus on more and better sleep is arguably the best feature.

[@FutureProofHealth]

For those serious about training there is a big reason to buy here but agreed, general pop doesn’t need it 👍🏼

[@johnatkinson1111]

Personally I bought an Apple Watch as a smart watch first and a fitness tracker was a bonus but wasn’t the intent of getting the watch. That is likely why I have enjoyed the Apple Watch over the years where I couldn’t enjoy a traditional watch or a Fitbit. I’m now on the Apple Watch ultra making it my 4th Apple Watch and I really enjoy it for some of the things it can do like HomeKit support and Apple Pay and iMessage. I don’t care too much for the fitness tracking although it I do attempt to complete my rings each day.

[@thriftyandniftygoods1372]

Hi! Do you have any recommendations for people looking to track their heart rate? Also- this is an excellent video! Can’t wait to see more stuff!❤

[@ericfischer3204]

Love it!!! The future proof style with a new host talking about new things! I love levi but he can share the spotlight 😂 great work!

[@MelonInDisguise]

My phone's stat tracker app helped me take 14000 steps a day on average or about 5.6 million steps last year, so I can vouch for not needing a dedicated fitness tracker. Great video, and well presented by Sher.

[@becko67]

kudos on the new channel, love it. Please make a video on the false blue light claims and glasses!

[@FutureProofHealth]

Great suggestion! We'll add that to our idea list 👍🏻🥰

[@becko67]

@@FutureProofHealth Cool. Since I'm deep into this topic I'd love to share some key points if you need them and tell me how to connect

[@Tom_H327]

From my experience with a Garmin, then an Apple Watch, I found out that neither one would allow you to setup your own activity clock. What I mean is, I work 12 hour nights. So, when the watch day ends at 12 midnight, when I'm my most active, everything would either reset to the next day, or make it difficult to determine true numbers for the hours I was active. Most of the time my Apple Watch thought I was lazyAF and or constantly sleeping. 😂