Evaluating the Impact of Wearable Devices on Health and Fitness

Abstract

Supriya Sapa and Sharvari Tamane

Wearable devices are smart accessories that can be worn externally, such as smart watches, wristbands, rings, and can also be embedded in clothing. These are electronic gadgets that utilize various technologies, including software, sensors, and network connections. Wearable devices like smart watches and wristbands have gained increased popularity during the pandemic period when people have become more health-conscious. In today’s fast-paced life, it’s not feasible for individuals to visit the doctor daily for health checkups. In such situations, wearable devices come into play, providing assistance in monitoring and tracking a person’s health. In such scenarios, wearable devices are employed to assist individuals with health monitoring and tracking. These devices help track individuals’ daily physical activities, including the number of steps taken , distance covered, calories burned, as well as monitor vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, and blood oxygen levels. These devices continuously monitor the above parameters, which is particularly valuable for patients and senior citizens dealing with chronic and cardiovascular diseases. This continuous monitoring is crucial for assessing their health. This research paper concludes that the prime objective to buy wearable device is Heath tracking. The features most preferred are Steps: Walk & Run, Calories burnt feature and Heart Beat Rate feature and the least preferred features are Multi sport like Swim, Cycle, Exercise, Sleep Tracking & Analysis and Blood oxygen level. The majority of respondents monitor their data and agree that it enhances their understanding of their health and fitness.

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