{"id":884,"date":"2012-02-28T16:21:55","date_gmt":"2012-02-29T00:21:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.liveviewgps.com\/blog\/?p=884"},"modified":"2025-09-17T11:05:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T18:05:08","slug":"gps-tracking-helps-provide-motivation-exercise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.liveviewgps.com\/blog\/gps-tracking-helps-provide-motivation-exercise\/","title":{"rendered":"GPS Tracking Helps Provide Motivation for Exercise"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana;\">Now that the fitness goals created as part of a New Years resolution are starting to grow dim, it&#8217;s likely that some of the initial motivation to lose weight or get into better shape may have worn off.\u00a0 But don&#8217;t put those running shoes in the back of the closet just yet, because there might be some help to get some of that motivation back &#8212; in the form of technology.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana;\">Technology is swiftly being integrated into more and more facets of our daily lives. And physical fitness is no exception. According to a <em>Getting Fit with Consumer Electronics<\/em> report released by the <a href=\"http:\/\/mycea.ce.org\/Getting-Fit-with-Consumer-Electronics_p_249.html\">Consumer Electronics Association<\/a> (CEA), technology is helping people get in shape.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana;\">The report reveals that over 50 percent of consumers use &#8220;lack of motivation&#8221; as their main reason (in other words excuse) for not exercising. But this is where the benefits of integrating fitness and technology come into play. According to the CEA study, consumers who use fitness tracking technology are more likely to view exercise in a positive light &#8212; and may even enjoy exercising.<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana;\">It seems GPS tracking technology is beginning to bring the fitness industry into the modern age. In particular, GPS tracking devices are being developed and brought to market to provide real-time tracking data on physical activity stats such as walking, jogging, or running pace, distance, and even elevation data. Over time, this type of technology can show the individual how she is progressing, which serves to provide ongoing motivation for improvement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana;\">There are hundreds of apps and devices on the fitness market today, such as the Finis Hydro Tracker GPS Tracker for the swimmer and the Nike+ for the walker or runner. GPS tracking watches need only a GPS satellite signal to track a run or walk; many can also monitor your heart rate and sync with your computer.\u00a0 When linked to social media to share with friends, family, and online supporters, these technology tracking devices and apps can make it even more powerful to stay motivated. But regardless of the particular physical activity or sport &#8212; or type of device, fitness trackers are beneficial for the beginner to the intermediate to the well-honed athlete. Fitness buffs who are also tech-junkies are sure to embrace these devices and apps as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana;\">It&#8217;s been often said that technology has made up lazier:\u00a0 remote controls enables us to change the TV channel without getting up, emails can be sent without having to walk across the floor to speak to a coworker, and drive-through dry cleaners and fast-food restaurants allow up to pick up our clean clothes and dinner without stepping foot out of the car.\u00a0 But, the new fit-tech revolution going on may soon be able to refute that argument.<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<hr align=\"left\" size=\"1\" width=\"33%\" \/>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0<a href=\"#_msoanchor_1\">[1]<\/a>Consumer Electronics Association<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Now that the fitness goals created as part of a New Years resolution are starting to grow dim, it&#8217;s likely that some of the initial motivation to 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