Fitness apps not reliable for weight loss, says study

Fitness apps not reliable for weight loss, says study
Wearable devices that monitor physical activity are not reliable tools for weight loss.

At the conclusion of a 24-month trial, researchers observed that participants without physical activity trackers showed nearly twice the weight loss benefits at the end of the 24 months. Participants who utilised wearable devices reported an average weight loss of 7.7 pounds, while those who took part only in health counselling reported an average loss of 13 pounds. Through these observations, researchers concluded that devices that monitor and provide feedback on physical activity do not offer an advantage over standard weight loss approaches that include behavioural counselling on physical activity and diet. ‘While usage of wearable devices is currently a popular method to track physical activity — steps taken per day or calories burned during a workout — our findings show that adding them to behavioural counselling weight loss that includes physical activity and reduced calorie intake does not improve weight loss or physical activity engagement,’ said John Jakicic, researcher at the University of Pittsburgh, US. (Read: 9 smart ways to lose weight without exercise)

Source: IANS

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