When did fitness trackers come out?
The first computer-based wearable confounded expectations of what it should look like and what it should do. The First Fitbit: Introduced in 2009, the pioneering fitness tracker had a blue OLED display and was designed to be clipped to clothing rather than worn on the wrist.
When did Fitbit get popular?
By 2011, Fitbit was a national brand in the US, available in Best Buy and Walmart. It commanded a hefty lead over all other fitness trackers, which it held until the launch of smartwatches and an influx of cheaper brands from China.
Why are fitness trackers so popular?
These wrist-worn monitors are a handy way to track your daily steps, and they're probably more accurate than the tally from your smartphone, which you might not carry with you every waking moment. Most wearable gadgets also offer an array of other data, such as your heart rate, walking pace, and more.
Are Fitbits still popular?
After a year, just 10 percent were still wearing the Fitbits. That finding echoes previous research finding that half of all fitness tracker owners don't use them.