Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 6442 msfocusmagazine.org Finding the motivation to exercise and stay active is challenging, but MS can make it even harder. Fatigue is a majorMS symptom, and it is easy to get caught in the downward spiral of being too tired to move, much less exercise. Luckily, with today’s technology, tracking your fitness is easier, and more exciting than ever before. There are quite a few device choices to help accomplish this goal. Most of them are wearable and active 24/7. They sync with mobile devices so you can track your fitness goals over longer periods of time. These devices are popular for several reasons: • They can be very motivating. If you have been inactive for a specified period of time, the device will alert you to be active. • You can set your own goals. When you achieve a goal, the tracker alerts you with various beeps or other attention grabbers. • They track your daily activity. Many devices have step counters, as well as heartbeat and sleeping monitors. • Some can sync with a smartphone and alert you of incoming texts or calls. The price points range widely and will reflect what type of activity is tracked and how many other features are included. How- ever, if you do not want to buy a separate device, and you already own a smartphone, you can get an app that will bypass the need for an additional gadget. Some phones, such as iPhones, already have an app preloaded. However, the phone must be in a pocket or attached to your body to function in this capacity. The Best Fit All fitness trackerswill monitorthe number of steps you take in a day. Even a simple pedometer will accomplish this task. How- ever, more data is needed to make it useful as a fitness tracker. Fitness trackers have an accompanying app that will sync to a mobile device or a computer. When purchasing a tracker be sure to read about the app as well. First look for comfort. For example, I have very small wrists and many trackers are not small enough. Trackers do not necessarily have to be worn on the wrists, although this is the most common option. Some trackers, such as the Fitbit One, can be attached to a belt loop or other clothing. Next, check out the available features. The features you choose will depend on your fitness capabilities. For example, if you want to use it when you swim, a waterproof feature is essential. Swimming is a common fitness choice for people who experience heat sensitivity. If you have MS, other features worth looking for are sleep tracking and Life with MS Track Your Fitness Goals and Get Motivated By Joanne Fortunato MS-TECH 101