I’m writing about my health tracking
> more in this thread, but I’ve been a “quantified self” enthusiast before the term was invented and here are my favorite tracking devices and apps:
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For meditation: Calm app — I like the voice and themes of Tara, the head of the meditation content much better than the guy at Headspace. They have also music and bedtime stories. The app integrates with Apple Health.
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Fitbit Versa for activity tracking. I’ve been using Fitbit trackers since 2013 and they’re most accurate when it comes to calculating steps. Sadly they’re now part of the Google and that’s why I’m seriously considering leaving Fitbit when my Versa eventually dies.
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Oura smart ring for sleep and recovery tracking. The (Finnish) team behind the app has done excellent job creating a truly smart ring that looks good and isn’t too big in my finger. One surprising use: I can tell when my period starts checking the temperature Oura gives (it drops the day before my menstruation).
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EliteHRV app if you’re only interested in your Heart Rate Variability. You’ll need a heart rate monitor (strap) to use this - but you can use it to track your exercise as well.
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YAZIO app for food tracking. I like it much more than MyFitnessPal which I used for years. I’m not sure if there’s a free option since I immediately got the paid subscription to support the app developers and to get all the features.
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Withings WiFi scale. Precise and nice looking. Their Heath Mate app syncs with Apple Health.
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Withings Blood Pressure monitor - if you need to monitor your blood pressure. I like it and it seems to be accurate. Links through the Health Mate app to Health app.
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Clue is hands down the nicest and most accurate menstruation cycle tracker. You can even share your cycle with someone else, like a spouse who wants to know when you’re fertile or have PMS.
The above mentioned apps/products are what I currently use.
I have used and liked Endomondo for exercise tracking with the same Polar H7 - heart rate monitor I use to measure my HRV.