Wearable devices like smartwatches and rings gamify health and fitness, but the real challenge lies in being prepared to accept setbacks.


Sunday Runday

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In this weekly column, Android Central Wearables Editor Michael Hicks talks about the world of wearables, apps, and fitness tech related to running and health, in his quest to get faster and more fit.

The best smartwatches and smart rings act like a daily, mobile doctor’s appointment, taking continuous readings and warning you if something’s off. But when something is off, and it’s not something easily fixable, it can become a source of futile anxiety.

I’m a competitive person. Whether it’s training to get an “excellent” VO2 Max for my age or seeing how my resting heart rate (RHR) compares to others, I like to set lofty goals to motivate myself to get healthier and live longer.


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