Dan HonFeb 10, 2023

Okay, fine. Activity trackers for health and fitness I get. But has anyone done activity trackers for people with chronic illness that helps you *keep within your spoons*?

For some people it can be easy to overdo it. Also eg if you've had COVID or have long COVID, would it be helpful to have an activity tracker that explicitly helps you take it slow and not over-exert yourself?

Show threadDan HonFeb 10, 2023
I mean, you're supposed to *rest* when getting over COVID never mind long COVID, but my cursory review doesn't show activity trackers with an explicit convalescence mode, you know, 2+ years into a pandemic that will never end.
Show threadDan HonFeb 10, 2023
I guess if you wanna get all *aesthetic* about it, it's a cozy tracker. More stuff like Gentler Streak please.
Show threadDan HonFeb 10, 2023
Welp, that's today's episode then.
Show threadDan HonFeb 10, 2023

Okay, there we go:

~2000 words today on What If Activity Trackers Actually Met The Needs Of Those With Chronic Illnesses And Had A Convalescence Mode, Too?

**s14e15: Hey, Ease Up; A Load-Bearing If-Statement**

https://newsletter.danhon.com/archive/s14e15-hey-ease-up-a-load-bearing-if-statement/

s14e15: Hey, Ease Up; A Load-Bearing If-Statement

0.0 Context Setting Friday, 10 February, 2023 in Portland, Oregon and a grey, half-hearted rain of a day. 1.0 Some Things That Caught My Attention 1.1 Hey,...

Show threadRaven Onthill
@danhon There is also a need for activity trackers which don't have to be worn on the wrist; not everyone can wear them there, so an ankle band, or even a chest band would be useful.
Feb 13, 2023 at 10:21pmWeb