Smart devices are game changers for our generation.  Information is not only fast but globally available connecting people from all walks of life, across the world in seconds.  And it is not just social media, games and techy apps that are growing in popularity. According to Flurry Insights, health and fitness tracking apps grew faster than any category over the last year – 87%.

The online fitness movement is not a new phenomenon.  However, the introduction of wearable fitness trackers has positioned the technology in a way that is now user friendly, convenient and appealing to all ages.

Specifically health monitoring products have recently seen a huge surge in popularity, with offerings like the Jawbone UP and the Nike Fuelband bringing consumer awareness to the connected devices. Other leading wearable fitness tracking devices include Fitbit, Fitbug, Withings, and BodyMedia.

The devices help users track their fitness progress and also monitor key statistics that are indicative of overall health.  And while it might be intimating to try at first, the wearable fitness devices are appealing to a wide audience.  In fact according to Flurry Insights, women (62%) tend to be more interested in tracking their health than men (38%). Age distribution skews higher too, with people from 35 to 54 comprising 47% of fitness app users, more than any other age group.

Living in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, you would think that everyone is fit.  However that is certainly not always the case.  Getting active and staying active is important whether at work or at play.  I know that at our Creative Choice Homes’ office, we always look for ways to keep moving and are continually promoting technology solutions that will improve the quality of life for our co-workers, our tenants and our families.  I personally see the fitness apps as a great way to further promote healthy living and personal happiness.

So get in the game and check out some of these latest tools.  You days of healthy living are just a click away.

Special Note:  I am not formally endorsing or recommending any specific product at this time. It is hard to say which devices will be most successful and productive.  User testing and consumer lawsuits to dispute and/or promote claims will play out over the next few years.  Find the one that best suit your needs. There is no time like the present to take control of your well-being.