Apple Watch sales up over 50% since last year

Re:Apple Watch sales up over 50% since last year by ishwarn on Tuesday August 01, 2017 @09:03PM (#14907017)

It's an accountability mechanism. It reminds you to get up and move, reminds you that you need to hit your goals, etc.

e: Not so much about forgetting, but a nag.

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Re:Apple Watch sales up over 50% since last year by kswahl1 on Tuesday August 01, 2017 @10:16PM (#14907378)

If you don't want to work out a watch isn't going to change that.

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Re:Apple Watch sales up over 50% since last year by Lightbody on Tuesday August 01, 2017 @10:55PM (#14907566)

Not true at all.

Personal experience: I got hooked on hitting my activity goals with my Apple Watch and am now on day 292 of my streak. I've lost 20 pounds and am running a 5k at a near 7min/mile pace, something I haven't done in over 15 years.

Sure: the watch didn't move my legs for me, but it sure as hell manipulated me into getting off my ass :)

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Re:Apple Watch sales up over 50% since last year by blawson on Tuesday August 01, 2017 @10:30PM (#14907457)

Counterpoint, I never want to run at 6:30 am so having someone or something add pressure to get out only helps keep that commitment. And 15 min in I'm always glad I got out of bed.

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Re:Apple Watch sales up over 50% since last year by EpicEng on Wednesday August 02, 2017 @10:45AM (#14910944)

Different things work for different people. My wife and I exercise very regularly, but the way in which we stay motivated and on track are very different.

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