BMJ

Do smartphone applications and activity trackers increase physical activity in adults? Systematic review, meta-analysis and metaregression

Objective To determine the effectiveness of physical activity interventions involving mobile applications (apps) or trackers with automated and continuous self-monitoring and feedback. Design ...
CNET

The test begins: My life with four activity trackers, fitness bands

They promise to track your activity and keep you in shape. But how well do activity trackers and fitness bands really work? A real-life journey into the world of health-meets-tech. Danny Sullivan ...
BMJ

Effect of interventions using physical activity trackers on physical activity in people aged 60 years and over: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Background Older people are at high risk of physical inactivity. Activity trackers can facilitate physical activity. We aimed to investigate the effect of interventions using activity trackers on ...
The Conversation

Thinking of using an activity tracker to achieve your exercise goals? Here’s where it can help – and where it probably won’t

Corneel Vandelanotte receives research funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council, the Australian Research Council, the National Heart Foundation of Australia, and the Medical ...