Fitbit's new Premium feature uses science to determine if users are alarmingly overexerting themselves or are simply looking for excuses to take unnecessarily long breaks. Its 'Daily Readiness Score' is also designed to guide individuals on which steps they should be taking next based on their daily habits. Fitbit recently came up with its most advanced fitness tracker yet, but hardware isn't the only thing it's been busy with lately.
For over a decade, the company's been primarily known for producing a wide range of wearables, from basic activity trackers to full-on smartwatches. However, aside from equipping its products with better health-tracking sensors, it's also been adding more features to its Premium service, which debuted back in 2019. Its parent company, Google, first gave users a sneak peek at what to expect from its new Premium feature months ago. Now it's ready to unveil just how it can help users improve their daily routine.
Fitbit gave a thorough and scientific breakdown on how its Daily Readiness Score can help Premium users via its recent blog post. Daily Readiness is an advanced algorithm that follows the concept behind fitness fatigue, which helps determine whether their body is ready to take on more strenuous activities or is simply too worn out. The user's score is based on the data their Fitbit collects throughout the day, particularly their heart rate, sleep quality and Heart Rate Variability, or the time interval between heartbeats. This helps form a snapshot of the user's daily activity and habits and will aid them in making the necessary adjustments and planning for the day ahead.
How Does Fitbit's Daily Readiness Score Improve User Performance?
At the start of each day, users will be given a score of either Excellent, Good or Low. Users who get an Excellent rating will receive personalized workout recommendations that help them push past their limits. In contrast, those who get Good receive a workout regimen that keeps them from over-exhausting themselves. Those with Low scores will be able to get an overview of what exactly might be causing the decline, along with the recommended actions that could help raise it back up again. However, users should keep in mind that the feature will only be limited to select devices, namely the Fitbit Inspire 2, Fitbit Sense, Fitbit Versa 2, Fitbit Versa 3 and of course, the most recent models.
In addition, not all Fitbit Premium features, like its Health Metric dashboard, will be available in all countries. It's also worth noting that Fitbit Premium will cost users $9.99 monthly, or $79.99 annually. Those who are still on the fence can opt for a free 30-day trial, but recurring Premium subscribers, or users who failed to take the offer within 60 days upon activating their Fitbit, won't be eligible for it either. Fortunately for users who aren't too keen on retaining their membership, there are also many ways to conveniently cancel Fitbit Premium subscriptions.
Source: Fitbit