The Forgotten Risk of Fitness Trackers

The Forgotten Risk of Fitness Trackers
Fitbit launched a new personal fitness tracker for employees and members of health care plans—what are the downsides?
Andrew Maynard
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Mar 1, 2019
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Fitbit recently launched a new personal fitness tracker that you won’t find in any store. The Fitbit Inspire is aimed at the corporate market—companies that want to help their workers maintain a healthy…
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Written by Andrew Maynard
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Scientist, author, & Professor of Advanced Technology Transitions at Arizona State University
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