#126: How to use (and how NOT to use) fitness wearables

It's no secret I'm not a big fan of fitness watches, but I think newer wearables show promise and can be helpful. In this episode, I break down what I recommend (and what I don't recommend), tracking and measuring with fitness wearables. 0:00: Introduction3:24: Where fitness watches get it wrong 8:40: How to judge effectiveness of a workout 10:50: Other factors that contribute to results 12:45: Difficulty in tracking muscle strain 14:27: Lack of adjustment to current needs15:55: The balance between activity and rest 19:14: Heart rate variability 22:35: Sleep24:30: Fertility 25:30: Activity 26:10: What not to track 28:40: Should you get a wearable? 31:58: SummaryFree Evlo WorkshopFree Evlo 101 class14 day free trialFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on Instagram

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Develop your most fit body, while perserving your body. Dr. Shannon, DPT is a physical therapist and long-time fitness trainer. She integrates the current research with her experience as a PT and trainer to educate you on effective fitness practices that don't wreck your body. In her concise, no-fluff episodes, Shannon busts myths and gives you tangible takeaways in each episode. Try her workout platform here: https://www.evlofitness.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=link+in+bio&utm_campaign=evloTry her free class here: https://bit.ly/3jnJXi7Follow her on Instagram here: https://bit.ly/3DusHPjFollow her on Tiktok here: https://bit.ly/3Hn6cg5