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Mar 2018
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381 - Do Fitness Trackers Lead to Better...

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Despite the explosion of activity trackers and fitness bands on the market, there is actually little evidence that shows they can improve your health. Although it would be easy to blame the trackers themselves, I think there is more to this issue than simply inaccurate data. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/do-fitness-trackers-lead-to-better-fitness Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy

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