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Smart pedometers like the Jawbone Up, Nike FuelBand, and Fitbit Flex have flooded the market—no kidding, you can even get one for your kids, and another for your dog. But while it's easy to describe what they actually do, the tougher question is whether they actually help us get in shape.
The Misfit Shine is a high-fashion fitness tracker.
I've reviewed a handful of smart pedometers myself (even one that looks like jewelry), and also worn a few of them, but I confess I'm still a little bit skeptical.
So I asked the experts: Are smart pedometers worth it? The answer seems to depend on what type of person you are, what level of fitness you're at, and what type of workouts you're looking to do.
Do pedometers work?
"Movement changes your life," says David Wang, cofounder and CEO of Striiv. "I don't necessarily mean running or working out—just getting up out of your chair periodically and walking around helps a lot." People are living increasingly sedentary lifestyles, thanks to white-collar office jobs, hour-long commutes, and 24-hour delivery services. We simply don't have to move or walk as much as we used to—but that doesn't mean we shouldn't, Wang says.
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