Fitbit, the popular walking and fitness tracking app, has several ways to help its members in this regard. Let’s take a closer look.
Where to Find Fitbit’s Mindful Programs
Those with the Fitbit app can discover the mindfulness programs by tapping the “discover” icon on the dashboard. Once there, you’ll see a tableau of premium programs. If you don’t have a premium subscription, simply keep scrolling down to access the drop-down list of free programs. Tap on “mindfulness” and a variety of options pop up.
What Type of Programs Are on the App?
The programs are a variety of lengths; some are three minutes long; some are longer than 40. Choose among stress relief, help to drift off to sleep, gathering focus, full body relaxation and more. You’ll need to have your speakers on to hear the audio.
Why Use Fitbit for Mindfulness and Meditation?
One of the biggest reasons people procrastinate on being mindful or meditating is a lack of time. Others worry that without a quiet room, some candles or incense, or the right mindset they simply won’t be able to achieve results. That’s a shame because the benefits of mindfulness and meditation are vast! From reducing stress to improving cognition, the free practice is an easy way to improve all aspects of one’s health. As of 2020, more than 31 million people worldwide used Fitbit. That means 31 million people with access to free, proven mindfulness and meditation resources – with no need for a private room filled with low lighting and soft music!
The fact is mindfulness and meditation can be practiced anywhere, anytime. Stressed? Pop on the two-minute stress reliever audio. Listen to it in your office with the door closed, or in your car on a work break. Frustrated by the sad and frightening news reports? Put your headphones on and play “A Journey to Peacefulness” as you walk. Maybe your day took a bad turn, and you want to salvage it. Spend five minutes listening to “A Fresh Start.”
A Sense of Community
A bonus of the Fitbit app is that it can also be used as a tool of connection. On both the app and the website (login required), tap the “community” icon to find forums and join conversations. Here you can learn about new fitness topics, ask questions, answer questions and be part of a community.
Fitbit Makes It Easy
Fitbit has been instrumental in helping millions change their exercise habits one step at a time. Now members have a convenient, fast, easy and proven way to continue the whole body fitness journey by including resources for improved mental health. If you’ve been looking for a way to be more mindful or to access guided meditation, open the Fitbit app to get started today.
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