Thank you for tuning in, watching and listening to Episode 21 of the Believe in Balance Podcast, now on Apple, Spotify, Substack and more!

Disclosure: I had a patient need to reschedule so I wanted to jump in to Substack Studio to take some time to inform you of this upcoming new product release from Google with their Fitbit Air (now Google owned). I have no financial disclosures to report with Google.

About this episode:

This episode reviews on video and audio Google’s latest upcoming product release in wearable tech and I share why I believe it is important for rehab and recovery or simply as an new affordable way to help you or a loved on take charge of your mobility and health monitoring.

Important Note and Author Disclaimer: While the Fitbit Air is an excellent proactive partner for tracking overall health, always consult with your neurologist, cardiologist, or physical therapist before starting new post-stroke exercise routines.

Episode Resources and Mentions:

Based on my latest article on Substack:

FitBit Air: A Possible Game Changer for Stroke Survivors Seeking Affordable Wearable Tech for Recovery Insights and Health Monitoring

Breakout Moment for Stroke?

Reimagining Stroke Recovery Through Performance Metrics

FitBit Air Measurement Data

Quick Review for Reference on Biometric Data Mentioned in this Episode:

* Heart Rate: 24/7 continuous heart rate tracking, including heart rate zones during workouts.

* Heart Rhythm (AFib): Background detection for irregular heart rhythms that may indicate atrial fibrillation (AFib).

* Heart Rate Variability (HRV): Tracks the variation in time between each heartbeat to help measure stress and training recovery.

* Blood Oxygen (SpO2): Uses red and infrared sensors to estimate your blood oxygen saturation levels while you sleep.

* Skin Temperature: Tracks your wrist’s nightly skin temperature variations.

* Breathing Rate: Monitors your average breaths per minute while resting.

* Sleep Analytics: Details your sleep duration and segments your rest into light, deep, and REM sleep stages.

* Motion & Activity: Built-in 3-axis accelerometer and gyroscope to track daily steps, distance, active minutes, calories burned, and automatic workout detection.

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