Health & Fitness Technology Blog — Cardiorespiratory Health

Each year, 18.6 million people die from heart related diseases. The World Heart Federation created World Heart Day in 1999 with the goal to inform everyone about the reach of heart disease, and urge people to take care of their own heart health. By simply controlling risk factors, at least 80% of premature cardiovascular disease (CVD) and stroke deaths can be avoided! So, how’s your ticker “tocking''? Are there any lifestyle changes you can make to ensure your heart is at its best? What is cardiovascular disease (aka CVD)? If you are wondering about your heart’s health, read the blog to find out!

Are you looking for more ways to get active? If you have found that “pandemic life” has meant spending more time sitting - often in front of a screen - you’re not alone! Making physical activity a priority each day can prove to be a struggle - sometimes due to work, lack of motivation, the cost of a gym membership or an already jam-packed schedule! So, is there an easy way to stay active without the struggle of time, money and desire to want to? Read the blog for 10 Tips to Get 10000 Steps!

Do you own a pulse oximeter, or are you thinking of getting one? FitTrack Australia's Pulse Oximetry FAQ answers all of your questions, such as: Where can I place the pulse oximeter probe? Is my device accurate? Can skin colour affect the accuracy of my readings? What do my SpO2 readings mean? Can children use a pulse oximeter?

The widespread increase of popularity and use of Pulse Oximeters has led to a flood of cheap pulse oximeters in the market. So if you have purchased a cheap pulse oximeter online, how do you know if its measurements are accurate and can be trusted?