Some people hike for the thrill of adventure. Others hike to get an adrenaline rush. However, there is a percentage of hikers that choose to hike for the betterment of themselves, for health and wellness, and for the feeling of achievement after setting a personal record.
Using wearable technology can impact your success and help you reach your hiking or bucket list goals. Let’s dive deeper into the pros of using wearable technology, how it can improve your results, and how it’s catered to you.
Pros
Some hikers choose to not wear technology that can track their progress. While that is definitely a technique, here’s some pros for using data tracking technology while hiking.
- Personal goals: You can set personal goals for yourself and whether or not you achieve them is up to you. If you are a person that likes to hike for the thrill of it or to seek adventure, setting personal goals for yourself for how long it takes to reach the top is important for overall wellness. Setting goals gives you long and short term motivation and a sense of accomplishment when you do reach your goal
- Safety: You never know what to expect on a hike. It doesn’t matter how populated the area is, it’s always better to have some sort of technology that you can use in case of an emergency. Many fitness trackers have GPS enabling tracking so you can always know where you are.
- Becoming a better hiker: If you are a hiker, chances are you are an active person that likes to achieve goals and typically set high standards for yourself. You like a challenge and the idea of being outside. Wearable technology can help you become a better hiker, whether it’s heart rate tracking, calories burned, or feet climbed. It all contributes to your being a better and stronger hiker.
Improves results
Most everyone would answer yes to the question “are you a busy person”. That being said, wearable technology can help you keep track of your time either by setting a countdown clock or using another feature. If you are someone that has limited vacation time, you’ll want to make sure your trips count. By using wearable data-tracking technology, you can set your time limits, countdown clocks, number of feet climbed, and other features to keep you on track.
Individualized + catered to you
Have you ever tried to follow a workout training plan on Pinterest? Did you actually stick through with it? I’m guessing not. The problem with following those pre-set plans is it’s not catered to your needs and your body. Oftentimes, people either feel underworked or overworked with the plan someone else mad. Following a pre-set training plan on Pinterest won’t work. Fitness trackers and even fitness apps are meant to be individualized for you.
Buying a fitness tracker is cheaper than hiring a personal trainer. Also, I highly doubt your fitness tracker will annoy and badger you as much as a trainer would. “While personal trainers can create a safe and effective workout, they can be expensive and sometimes inconvenient. A fitness app, though, can travel where you are and is relatively inexpensive — and sometimes even free.”
Watch your success climb
Some people hike for the thrill of adventure. Others hike to get an adrenaline rush. However, there is a percentage of hikers that choose to hike for the betterment of themselves, for health and wellness, and for the feeling of achievement after setting a personal record. Do you fall into one of those categories? If so, you should be tracking your progress to make you a better and stronger hiker. Consider using wearable technology and watch your success climb.
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