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Over a <\/span>third of UK adults<\/span><\/a> wear a fitness tracker. Despite varying levels of accuracy, these trackers \u2013 including smart watches, fitness watches, and other wearables \u2013 have been shown to promote habits which benefit our overall health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A large-scale 2022 research study determined that wearable activity trackers are associated with a clinically significant <\/span>increase in exercise motivation and aerobic capacity<\/span><\/a>, as well as being positively associated with weight loss and a decrease in blood pressure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Similarly, a UCLA study found that the positive effects of activity trackers were compounded by <\/span>combining the tracker with personalised feedback<\/span><\/a> designed to reinforce behaviour changes. The study highlighted the importance of having guidance and encouragement to maintain the lifestyle that the trackers prompt. It goes to show that even with so much data at our fingertips, it can be difficult to translate our daily metrics into an action plan \u2013 especially if we\u2019re not seeing the results we want.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Health and fitness tests <\/span><\/a>offer a way to step back from the day-to-day measurements (which can hide the real changes) and establish new baseline metrics or view your progress through an in-depth assessment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re hitting a plateau with your workouts or completely new to fitness, health and fitness testing can provide personalised insights into where you currently stand and how you can progress. <\/span>In this article, we\u2019ll offer a comprehensive overview of what health and fitness testing is and how it can benefit you.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>What is Health and Fitness Testing?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>
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