Exercising Without Tracking Apps or Wearables
Ditching fitness trackers might help you actually stick with exercise by restoring the joy.
Contributing Editor
A former recreational cycling coach with a background in adult fitness programming, Marcus has spent fifteen years working with people who describe themselves as 'not athletic.' He is skeptical of dashboards and deeply interested in how enjoyment, not data, drives consistency.
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