Fitness Technology and The Blockchain
Health and wellness are taking over the world (for the better). As more people have begun to improve their physical fitness to ward off chronic illnesses and maintain optimal health, fitness trackers and wearable technology have also stepped into the spotlight.
And no, we’re not talking about pedometers. These days, there is an almost overwhelming range of watches, rings, apps, and many more that all have unique benefits. On top of counting steps, people can now conveniently track their sleep quality, how many miles they run, how many calories they burn, and so much more. Some trackers and apps even allow you to map out your daily jogging routes and sync playlists for personalized exercises.
While this technology has proven to be convenient and highly beneficial for most of us, it can also present some potential severe privacy concerns, especially with personal data.
As technology has grown over the years, so has the number of people who take advantage of and abuse it. Hackers are in the news often these days because they managed to hack into a major corporation’s database and steal all the company’s clients' data.
Many people don’t overthink about it and could care less about someone seeing how many steps they took or the hours they slept. However, this data can also be attached to much more sensitive data, including GPS and location information.
Fortunately, many enterprising organizations have begun opting for a more secure and privatized option by employing blockchain technology. Blockchain can help to track this type of data. It can also help keep physical fitness information more private.
Wellness Isn’t Going Anywhere for A While
To learn more about how the blockchain is improving data security in the health and wellness industry, go to GokhshteinMedia.com:
“After the year (or more!) we’ve all had, it’s not too surprising that a focus on wellness has popped into the trend spotlight.
Wellness can mean all sorts of things, from overall health to mental health to spiritual health to physical health and everything in between. It can often mean a more holistic focus on all of the above components since they’re all connected in one way or another.
In some ways, it feels a bit overdue that we’re all a little more focused on health and wellness. The trend of incorporating wellness into a getaway or a spa’s offerings is wonderful. And the blend of blockchain technology and wellness apps looks like it will be a beautiful combination, allowing both usefulness and privacy. “
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Do you currently use or plan to start using any fitness tracking apps or wearable technology? Have you ever considered privacy concerns before?
Written by Yellow Brick Road
September 3rd, 2021