The Fitbit Tracker is a compact wireless device that clips on to a belt, and automatically records data about its user’s fitness activities. It uploads data such as calories burned, sleep quality, steps and distance and exercise intensity levels to a website where that user can track their progress.
The Tracker uses motion sensing technology to gather data, and also measures sleep quality and moment-by-moment physical activity 24 hours a day. Data is displayed on the user’s personal website where they can share progress with other users.
Users can also log weight, nutrition and other health information and create “groups” with other users working towards common goals.
The device, designed to combat an obesity epidemic in the United States, will be available early 2009 and retail for around $US100. While no Australian release date has been confirmed, it is expected Fitbit will be available worldwide next year.
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