Thank Fitness It’s Friday: Do fitness trackers really help you get fit?

Published on 27 Mar 2026
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Fitness trackers promise better health through step counts, heart rate and calorie tracking, but do they actually work?

Dan Koh and Neil Humphreys break down the science behind wearable fitness devices, how accurate they really are, and whether they truly improve your health or just create data obsession.

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