Google Fit has partnered with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Heart Association (AHA) to introduce Heart Points, an activity goal that can help improve your health. Heart Points are earned for each minute of moderate activity, such as brisk walking, and double points for more intense activities like running. It takes just 30 minutes of brisk walking five days a week to reach the recommended amount of physical activity shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, improve sleep, and increase overall mental wellbeing. Google Fit also allows you to track your workouts from your phone or watch, monitor your goals, and make all your movement count.
In addition to tracking your physical activity, Google Fit can show you information from many of your favorite apps and devices to give you a holistic view of your health. These include Lifesum, Nike+, Runkeeper, Strava, MyFitnessPal, Basis, Sleep as Android, Withings, Xiaomi Mi bands, and more. You can also check in at any time, from anywhere, to see a snapshot of your activity history across Fit and your integrated apps in the redesigned journal.
Breathing is one of the simplest ways to reduce tension and relieve stress. With Fit, checking in with your breath is easy—all you need is your phone camera. As well as your respiratory rate, you can measure your heart rate to get a better understanding of your body’s wellbeing. Google Fit is a comprehensive tool that can help you achieve a healthier and more active lifestyle.