Do fitness trackers actually help you exercise more?

Research shows fitness tracker users walk an extra 1,800 steps per day on average. The combination of awareness, reminders, and visible progress creates a feedback loop that sustains motivation.

How accurate are fitness tracker step counts?

Modern wrist trackers are within 5-10 percent accuracy for steps. They may miscount during activities like cooking or typing. For general fitness motivation, this accuracy is more than sufficient.

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