Fitness watches have become widely popular among athletes and people who work out on a regular basis, and for a very good reason. They monitor our heart rate, count how many steps we’ve taken, how many calories we’ve burned, and more. And yet, they can also negatively impact our life and health. Here are a few signs that it may be time to ditch your fitness tracker.
You’re Upset For Not Reaching Goals
Competing with yourself can be good to some extent as long as it motivates you to work on reaching your fitness goals. However, the moment you feel anxious, frustrated, or even ashamed for not reaching some of your daily or weekly goals, that may be a sign that it’s time to ditch your fitness tracker.
You Feel Pressured To Work Hard
If your tracker makes you feel like you constantly need to keep pushing harder, to increase the length or intensity of workouts, that’s not a good sign. Eventually, this behavior can lead to a burnout or you’ll even grow to hate exercising, so it’s always best to forget about your tracker and listen to your body instead.
You Skip Rest Days
Another negative effect of constantly using a fitness tracker is that it can make you feel bad or guilty for taking rest days. Skipping rest days is a huge workout mistake that can lead to burnout or injuries, so make sure to give your body time to relax and recover.
