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Mobile Dependability- Most activity trackers require an internet connection to get full accessibility of the app/device and internet is not always available
Cost- The high end and more accurate activity trackers tend to be somewhat expensive
Accuracy of movement- Most trackers that are worn are accurate when it comes to measurement of cardiovascular exercise but not very beneficial for strength training.
"When it comes to reaching your fitness goals, steps are just the beginning. Fitbit tracks every part of your day—including activity,exercise, food, weight and sleep—to help you find your fit, stay motivated, and see how small steps make a big impact." -Fitbit.com
Some fitness apps, such as fitID, allow the user to post their workouts,activity, meal plans and diet, on a timeline for others to see, just like Facebook. Therefore a motivating factor, is the peer pressure, as your goals and activity levels are available for all to see.
Motivation can also come from setting goals, and seeing how one is keeping up with those goals. MyFitnessPal is an app that focuses much more on the diet side fitness. this app allows the user to set goal, either adding weight or losing weight, setting a number for daily caloric intake to help reach the goal.
Other apps such Nike+, keep records of your previous exercise sessions, therefore you can see if you want to better yourself, you can push yourself and set new personal bests.
For those who don't want to lose money or possibly want to gain money the app Pact is a perfect app for motivation. Pact starts the user off by setting a number of days a week that the user will exercise. Then the use inputs their credit card information, and for every day of exercise you miss, the app automatically charges your card $5-$10. If the user hit their weekly goal they get between $.30-$5.