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Sensors?
Your tracker is only going to be as good as the data its
sensors collect. Most trackers will have one, sometimes
two sensors to collect data about your body. They use
these sensors to estimate metrics like calories burned or
steps walked. They also shape the types of things your
tracker can tell you. Does it detect things automatically
versus forcing you to punch in data? Does it give you
access to unique insights and metrics such as sleep and
stress?
The most common sensor within fitness trackers is an
accelerometer which tracks motion along the x-y-z axes.
Most trackers have just this sensor which does a good
job of estimating simple, motion-based metrics like Steps
Walked. Unfortunately, these trackers are also limited in
terms of what they can tell you about your body because
they rely purely on motion, instead of looking at motion
and actual physiological signs from your body, such
as heart rate. Because they just have one sensor, these
trackers cant give you added the added insight into your
and just living which can tell you a great deal more
about your stress levels, sleep quality, and overall health.
As for your 1-hour of daily exercise, we do recommend
that you still use your traditional heart rate monitor
alongside your Basis band. The Basis band is designed
to be a lifestyle health tracker, and is most accurate at
monitoring heart rate during the 23 hours you arent
working out. If nothing else, the continuous heart rate
monitor technology makes the Basis band soar above its
peers, but keep reading, because there is so much more
that Basis can do.
Sleep Monitor?
Sleep is very important for your overall health, and
monitoring your sleep quality is definitely something you
should expect from your fitness tracker if youre looking
to become the healthiest version of yourself. But before
committing to a product, understand that as of yet,
fitness trackers have only guessed at your sleep quality
based on motion. That is, until Basis stepped in.
Basis approaches sleep tracking like we approach all
other parts of your wellness: with the most advanced
technology and the highest level of intelligence. Because
Basis has multiple sensors that have a true picture of
your health, its analysis is built on data that other trackers
simply dont have.
In Summary
We hope weve helped you think about some of the
variables in picking the right health tracker for you. Basis
is not a replacement for a chest strap-based workout
monitor or an entry-level pedometer / tracker. It is
designed to be the most advanced health tracker in the
world to help you get fit, sleep better and stress less.
The best part? You dont have to sit around waiting for the
next best and latest product to come out because its
already here. Basis offers everything you can expect from
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What its not so great for: Before you hang up your helmet
and put away your walking shoes for good, realize that
running also has its limitations. First of all, running is
quite stressful on your body, particularly your weightbearing joints (like your knees and hips). In fact, your
knees support 7x your body weight while running, which
can cause any existing arthritis to progress. Both biking
and walking have lower incidences of injury, and may be
better options for many people.
Also, long distance running will not build muscle. If you
are looking to decrease your weight, including your
muscle mass, running will accomplish this best. But, also
realize that with muscle breakdown comes metabolism
decrease. Weve all heard that muscle burns more
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calories than fat, and what this means is that when you
have more muscle on your body, your body has to work
really hard to maintain it. The more muscle you have,
the more calories you will burn at rest. Therefore, while
running may shed some serious poundage, you should
definitely supplement your runs with weight-training at
least 2 times a week to keep your results improving.
Walking
What its good for: Compared directly to running and
biking, it is hard to imagine that walking could even be on
par in terms of a legitimate, aerobic workout. However, this
could not be further from the truth! Walking is an excellent
cardiovascular exercise, offering the same benefits as
running and biking, and in some cases, even more. So, if
walking is your only option for exercise, dont feel like youll
fall behind. Walking is a dynamic and aerobic exercise for
your muscles, and has minimal adverse effects and risks
of injury. It is inherently safe, low impact, and strengthens
the legs, pelvis, and bones, while preserving joint flexibility.
Most importantly, studies have shown that regular walking
at a brisk pace improves aerobic fitness, regardless of
whether the duration is in short or long intervals.
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What its not so great for: Walking does not burn as many
calories as running or biking. A 155lb person will burn 298
calories in 1 hour when walking 3.5mph (about 17 minutes
per mile). Thats better than nothing, but if walking is your
only option, it may not seem like enough to give you the
workout you need. Solution? Try weighted walking. Several
studies have shown that walking with hand and ankle
weights at 4mph burns more calories than running at
5mph without weights. Weighted walking effectively gets
your heart rate into the training zone, allowing you to
burn more calories and improve and sustain your physical
fitness and endurance.
Its All Good
Which exercise you pick really depends on your goals.
Biking, running and walking are all great cardiovascular
exercises, and perhaps the greatest success would come
from participating in a variety of all three, if possible.
Variability is an important part of fitness, because
regardless of the exercise you choose, if you do it over
and over, youre going to see fewer results. So change
up the ways in which you get more active and feel good
knowing that Basis is right there with you.
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Our online and mobile apps help you visualize your sleep
data: REM Sleep, Deep Sleep and Light Sleep - as well as
Interruptions and Toss-and-Turns.
Most Comprehensive Picture of Your Sleep
Basis automatically detects every phase of sleep that
is critical for maximizing your mental and physical
performance. Based on cutting-edge sleep science,
your sleep chart or hypnogram shows the frequency
and duration of each phase of your sleep - REM Sleep,
Deep Sleep and Light Sleep - as well as Toss-and-Turn,
Interruptions and Duration.
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tells you about your sleep quality, and let Basis help you
alter your habits to improve one of the simplest and best
therapies for our bodies: sleep.
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