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YOUR FITNESS WATCH: A Tiny Device With Big Impact
MOTION:
Now that we’ve all received our fitness watches—how will you use yours?
How We Approach Fitness Differently
• BOOMERS AND GEN XERS, you might enjoy setting daily walking goals and using heart-rate tracking to manage endurance. • MILLENNIALS, take advantage of step challenges, group sync-ups, or mood- based playlists to keep things exciting. • GEN Z, explore sleep data, stress tracking, and fun workout reminders that pop up mid-scroll! THE BEST PART? These fitness watches don’t just track your healthy - they help us all stay connected. Every step, every heartbeat, every stretch… is a way to say, “I’m taking care of me—so I can give my best to the team.”
According to a 2024 Global Wellness Institute report, generational attitudes toward fitness reflect both lifestyle and mindset: Baby Boomers (Born 1946–1964): • Prefer low-impact, sustainable movement-like walking, cycling, or swimming. • Focus is on longevity, flexibility, and heart health. • 62% of Boomers believe “fitness is key to healthy aging.” Generation X (1965–1980): • Prioritize balance and convenience-home workouts, yoga, quick HIIT routines. • They are the most likely to use fitness trackers to stay on schedule. • Over 70% say fitness helps manage stress and work-life harmony.
Millennials (1981–1996): • Thrive on challenge-based fitness-Peloton rides, trail runs, CrossFit, and fun gamification. • Highly motivated by community and shared goals. • 81% say social connection boosts their workout consistency. Gen Z (1997–2012): • Fitness is a holistic lifestyle- they blend movement with mindfulness, aesthetics, and TikTok trends. • Most likely to try new forms of movement like dance-based fitness, outdoor calisthenics, or mobility work. • 76% track wellness metrics daily via smart devices.
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