Fitbit function | Number and % used | Illustrative quotes |
Steps function | n = 12 92.3% | P2: I used it for fitness, support. P3: I just check it every day. And if I can improve on that. P9: If I haven’t done much, then I’ll go for a walk. I always get excited when I hit the 10,000, and it does a little display of fireworks. P11: I’m making sure that I’m hitting at least 10,000 steps a day. P14: It’s very nice positive reinforcement for being active. |
Sleep tracking | n =11 84.6% | P3: …proven to me that [my sleep] is not that much different from what other people experience in sleep every day. P8: I monitor my sleep. Just to make sure I’m having the eight hours a night. P9: …this is a good app to check and make sure that I’m sleeping well. |
Sleep score | n = 8 61.5% | P8: So if you know you’ve got about 90%... you’ve got good sleep. It was below 90% then you need to work on it. P14: It’s just kind of keeping an eye on the good sleep, because maintaining a good sleep schedule is instrumental in maintaining good mental health for me. |
Calorie burn feature | n = 5 38.5% | P2: I found out that I burned around 1500 calories based on my steps. When I go out on jogs, for example, I burn about 2000 calories per day. P6: I’m trying to diet, so it gives me a rough idea of how many calories I’ve burned throughout the day, so I have a rough idea of what I can eat. P11: I’m using it to track my calories intake to make sure that I’m maintaining my weight. |
Guided breathing relaxation | n = 2 15.4% | P2: Made me lay back and basically just breathe. That really helped with my anxiety because I’ve got anxiety. P14: If I was feeling a little bit anxious in the moment… Then it was a good grounding tool. |
Heart rate tracking | n = 12 92.3% | P2: I’ve noticed my heart rate is a bit high most of the time, that’s why I’m trying to go on jogs, to minimise that. P8: Especially when I’m going out for walks or runs or cycling. It really gives me indicator on how well I’m doing. To make sure my heart rate increases. P14: If I’m feeling a bit stressed, I can notice my heartrate’s a bit higher, and then I can try and bring that down. |
Cardio fitness score | n = 1 7.7% | P30: I used that when it shows you the number of stairs you have travelled up. |
Reminders to move | N = 6 46.2% | P3: Oh, I did [use reminders to move], like…“I’ve got to get up now”. P8: It helps me indicate when I can start moving again or have a break. P11: Just to make sure that I’m not lying in bed for too much time, just sitting around. P30: Just to remind me to move each hour. |
Goal-based exercise mode | n = 0 0% |
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Personalised reminders | n = 3 23.1% | P2: For example, go to sleep, to remind me to my do [work on] my website. P11: I actually use those just to make sure when I have an appointment. P30: Just everyday reminders, things that I need to get done. |
Heart rate zones | n = 7 53.8% | P3: Yes, on the way back from school from my son, I try and pick up the pace, to basically feel I’m doing a bit of exercise. P9: Yes, in the gym. Or if I’m going for a walk, I like to see my heart rate go up and make sure that I’m actually burning calories. P14: I find that especially good when I’m on a walk and it’s saying: you’re in zone minutes, you’re in fat burn, you’re in cardio. I find that’s quite motivational, so push a bit harder. |