Health and Fitness Tracking

Jawbone, the company behind the UP bracelet, just announced it’s acquiring BodyMedia, makers of some seriously advanced health tracking devices. We discuss what this development means for the future of health tech.

The secret to weight loss my actually be in the palm of your hand. A new study says using an app could boost weight loss.

Greatist tried BodyMedia’s Bluetooth-capable activity-tracking armband to see if the multi-faceted gadget has what it takes to compete with other trackers like Nike+ FuelBand.

How does the Nike FuelBand stack up? Follow along as Greatist’s fitness editor Jordan Shakeshaft reviews the most talked about fitness tracking device to hit shelves this year.

If the treadmill says it, it has to be true, right? Not so fast. Calorie trackers may not always be as accurate as you’d think.

Keeping track of all things related to your health and fitness has never been so easy thanks to the Internet and mobile phones. Here's why they work which are our favorites — in epic infographic form.

How does the Nike FuelBand stack up? Follow along as Greatist’s fitness editor Jordan Shakeshaft reviews the most talked about fitness tracking device to hit shelves this year.

Greatist tried BodyMedia’s Bluetooth-capable activity-tracking armband to see if the multi-faceted gadget has what it takes to compete with other trackers like Nike+ FuelBand.

The secret to weight loss my actually be in the palm of your hand. A new study says using an app could boost weight loss.

Jawbone, the company behind the UP bracelet, just announced it’s acquiring BodyMedia, makers of some seriously advanced health tracking devices. We discuss what this development means for the future of health tech.

Keeping track of all things related to your health and fitness has never been so easy thanks to the Internet and mobile phones. Here's why they work which are our favorites — in epic infographic form.

If the treadmill says it, it has to be true, right? Not so fast. Calorie trackers may not always be as accurate as you’d think.