<2>My Fitness Tracker: A Secret Weapon Against Chronic Illness
<3>Crashing on a Sunny Day
One of the first major crashes I experienced as a chronically ill person happened on an unusually sunny January day in New York City. It was 2023, and I was riding my bike with a friend, flying high from the exercise. We’d covered just over 40 miles on mostly flat ground, a longish ride, but nothing I hadn’t done before. My fitness tracker, a trusty companion on all my adventures, was tracking my progress with precision.
<3>The Fitness Tracker’s Role
My fitness tracker has been a constant companion since my diagnosis. It’s more than just a device that tracks my steps, distance, and heart rate; it’s a tool that helps me manage my chronic illness. With its built-in GPS, I can track my routes and monitor my progress, which is especially important when I’m pushing myself to ride farther or longer.
<3>Monitoring My Condition
My fitness tracker also helps me monitor my condition. It tracks my heart rate, which is a key indicator of my physical health. When I’m feeling fatigued or experiencing other symptoms, I can check my heart rate to see if it’s