Jawbone, FitBit and Co: How do fitness bracelets work?

You can support your fitness with the help of Jawbone, Fitbit and Co. In this practical tip, we will tell you how exactly such a bracelet works.

Jawbone, FitBit and Co. - This is how fitness bracelets work

• Fitness wristbands support you in daily sport and fitness training.
• The pulse, steps taken or the current position are displayed and recorded by sensors and optical measuring devices. Most of the time, the bracelet immediately calculates how many calories you burned while exercising.
• You can set goals or view these statistics in the corresponding app of the fitness armband.
• A pedometer is also integrated in the bracelets, so that you can also set goals here.

Additional information: This is how fitness bracelets work

• Most bracelets also have an optical heart rate monitor or the like. This allows you to individually adapt your fitness program.
• There are also special, waterproof bracelets that are designed for swimming. The swimming training is specifically addressed so that you can further optimize it.
• After you have completed an exercise, you will immediately see the associated statistics in the app. There you often have the option of sharing the statistics with your friends via Facebook or WhatsApp.
• Many bracelets also have a sleep function that records and evaluates your activity during sleep so that you can optimally adapt your sleep rhythm.
• Thanks to the bracelets, you motivate yourself by reaching or exceeding daily goals (similar to the pedometer). You can also set your own goals.