Health in the News
New wearable fitness device goes beyond 10,000 steps
The new Mio Global, unlike other new fitness gadgets, does more than count steps.
Serious athletes and fitness seekers appreciate its wrist pulse-tracking feature. It uses a fitness metric that interprets your specific heart patterns. To maintain optimal health, Mio claims you need just enough strenuous exercise to keep your Personal Activity Intelligence score at 100.
The commitment is attainable for someone who wants a fitness program. The Wall Street Journal's tech writer,Geoffrey A. Fowler, says using Mio's new PAI app has changed the way he thinks about getting into shape.
The American Heart Association says the 10,000 step rule ignores the imperative to raise the heart rate, which is key to reducing heart disease, our No. 1 killer.
Mio Global's PAI app goes farther then other devices. It turns heart-rate data into one easy-to-understand number.
Connect the PAI smartphone app to a Mio band, such as the $150 Fuse. Research shows keeping your PAI consistently at 100 or higher could increase your lifespan by 2 years or more, and by up to 10 years if you're under age 50.
The app keeps a rolling weekly tally, so if you're stuck at a desk one day, but can exercise on other days, you can see what your total for the week will be.
