Fitness trackers do not increase activity enough to noticeably improve health

Study finds group using wearable fitness tracker did show improved levels of physical activity over a year - but not enough to improve health, say researchers

Wearable trackers may not increase activity levels enough to significantly benefit health, researchers have said.

Pedometers are "unlikely to be a panacea for rising rates of chronic disease", experts said after a new study concluded that the devices did not appear to improve the health outcomes of wearers after one year.