The paragon of inefficiency

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Post by wells-riley » Thu, Jul 26, 2012, 10:29 PM UTC

The paragon of inefficiency
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Re: The paragon of inefficiency

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Post by alexkiwi » Thu, Jul 26, 2012, 10:41 PM UTC

Gotta love the cognitive effects of measuring simple data. Even if fuel points are arbitrary, the behavior change is a welcome one.

Re: The paragon of inefficiency

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Post by nickzoic » Thu, Jul 26, 2012, 10:42 PM UTC

... Right up until you work out the most efficient way to reach your desired level of inefficiency ...

Re: The paragon of inefficiency

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Post by ktizo » Thu, Jul 26, 2012, 10:43 PM UTC

Could you wire it directly to the limbic system so you only get hungry after you have moved around enough?

Re: The paragon of inefficiency

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Post by wells-riley » Thu, Jul 26, 2012, 10:44 PM UTC

nickzoic wrote: post #3

... Right up until you work out the most efficient way to reach your desired level of inefficiency ...

We have to go deeper...

Re: The paragon of inefficiency

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Post by vegashacker » Thu, Jul 26, 2012, 11:36 PM UTC

Sold. So is the Nike the one to get? I thought I had read that people didn't like that one?

Re: The paragon of inefficiency

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Post by kstenerud » Thu, Jul 26, 2012, 11:38 PM UTC

If you can't take an hour out of each day to do an intensive physical activity (as in actually raising your heart rate, not just building up arbitrary points by moving around more), you're doing it wrong.

Taking regular time out for physical activity gives you fitness (real fitness) and focus (which helps you do your job more efficiently). These "fuel bands" are basically expensive ways to fool yourself.

Re: The paragon of inefficiency

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Post by ncavig » Thu, Jul 26, 2012, 11:43 PM UTC

vegashacker wrote: post #6

Sold. So is the Nike the one to get? I thought I had read that people didn't like that one?

Fitbit is another option as well. I've had that for about 3 months now and love it. I don't wear it when I sleep though, but for all other times. It helps me gauge days when I need to get more exercise in. http://www.fitbit.com

Re: The paragon of inefficiency

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Post by wells-riley » Thu, Jul 26, 2012, 11:46 PM UTC

vegashacker wrote: post #6

Sold. So is the Nike the one to get? I thought I had read that people didn't like that one?

I chose the fuelband because I know people who already have one. The social element is minor, but still somewhat helpful. The iOS app is really useful, and the device itself is really 'cool'. People swear by Fitbit or jawbone Up too. There are also some iOS apps that track a couple of those metrics on a budget. For my money, nike was the way to go.

Re: The paragon of inefficiency

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Post by JamesLeonis » Thu, Jul 26, 2012, 11:48 PM UTC

alexkiwi wrote: post #2

Gotta love the cognitive effects of measuring simple data. Even if fuel points are arbitrary, the behavior change is a welcome one.

The fact that the points are arbitrary I think prevents someone from finding ways to hack or optimize it. If it counted calories, then you would look online for the best ways to burn calories. If it measured heart bpm, then you would find ways to cheat that.