The evolution of data monitoring changed dramatically over the past 10 years. Just as I designed my first research study, the Apple Watch came out, changing what we know about the possibilities of endless data collection for fitness behavior change. (Side bar: My master’s thesis — Decreasing Bouts of Prolonged Sitting — required participants to […]
Power BI for Fitness: Turning Workout Data into Actionable Insights Read More »
Managers often say, “What gets measured, gets managed”. In corporate life, we discuss deliverables and key performance indicators (KPIs). The same goes for any health and fitness goal, without any sort of measurement system, it will be difficult to realize small, medium, and large gains. A lack of data prohibits us from reflecting on the
From Weak to Strong: 4 Phases of Tracking a Decade of Fitness Data Read More »
It’s fun and exciting to start an exercise program. You hit new goals, contact fresh reinforcers, and acquire those “noob” gains. But what happens when the honeymoon wears off? Enter Maintenance Mode When working with clients, I delineate between two distinct teaching phases of intervention — acquisition and maintenance. During the acquisition phase, my clients
Maintenance Isn’t Sexy, But Necessary For Meaningful Outcomes. Read More »
Behavior analysts analyze data over periods of times. This tactic is a foundational skill for any practitioner or health coach out there. Consider this chart below. Because my clients and I collect data every day, over long periods of time, we have the privilege of understanding how the environment supports or inhibits any health and
Analyzing Fitness Data Trends Over Time Read More »
Sleep is often discussed as a meaningful health target. People always ask: How do I get more sleep? Am I fully recovered? What is the ideal amount of sleep for me? While answers to these questions are highly individualized—at the end of the day—any analysis of sleep, recovery, and related data should always come back
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