"The groundwork of all happiness is health." - Leigh Hunt

Velocracy goals to assist trackers select and use health apps and devices.

There's something satisfying about getting fast feedback on exercise, sleep and other activities. This is why an increasing number of persons are joining the “quantified self” movement. This involves formal tracking of health and habits, typically using apps and devices that feed them data—from heart rate, activity, and sleep monitors to Bluetooth-connected scales. I haven't grow to be a full member yet, partly because there are such a lot of apps and connected devices in the marketplace that it's hard to determine which of them are value trying.

Velocracy lists dozens of sleep trackers, wearable activity trackers, mobile running apps, and mobile pedometer apps, each with a brief review and “wish we had” list. The site helps you to compare apps and devices in each of 4 categories. The comparison feature continues to be not as helpful as these Consumer Health Reportsnevertheless it may come.

The site also provides A guide for beginners like meand offer Tips for adding activity “bursts”. full day.

One theme the location promotes is “stickiness”. This means finding motivational strategies, apps and tools that show you how to stay on the right track to realize your goals. You can. Calculate your “sticking factor” on the website..

Maybe the data about Velocracy is sufficient to move me from contemplation to motion.