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The Apple Watch, Samsung Galaxy and FitBit wearables are credible exercise measuring devices that take clinical testing into the real world.  Pulmonologists from Utah’s Intermountain Medical Center now report that these devices can match a standard 6 minute walk distance test for estimating lung reserve.

 

The study tested 52 respiratory disease patients over a 12 week period.  Their results proved that step counters could accurately predict the results from the 6 minute walk test.  Because the wearables turn in data from outside the clinic, their information is likely be even more relevant.

 

If you have a smartwatch or Fitbit, embrace use of their exercise apps as a metronome to help you give your body the workout it deserves....and needs.

 

Intermountain Medical Center. "Wrist-worn step trackers accurate in predicting patient health outcomes." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 29 September 2019. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/09/190929123811.htm

 

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