Feb 20 8:30 PM

Gamifying fitness

Models wear smartphones that collect fitness data from the Casio STB-1000 bluetooth enabled watch at the 2014 International CES in 2014.
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Is a wearable gadget your new gym buddy? From Nike FuelBand to Fitbit Force, these popular devices are helping fitness buffs track their workout progress and compete with others online. But critics say the data can be easily manipulated, giving users bragging rights without ever breaking a sweat. Are they actually making us healthier or just feeding our social media obsession? 

On this episode of The Stream, we'll speak to:

Janet Schwartz
Psychologist
janetschwartz.org

Ivan Kuo @IvanKuo_
Managing editor, Gamification.co
gamification.co

Jayme Lamm @jaymelamm
Fitness blogger 
theblondeside.com

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