The statistic shows the share of survey respondents, by gender, that currently monitor or track their health or fitness via an online application or fitness device in 2016. Overall, 33 percent said that they currently monitor or track their health or fitness.
Do you currently monitor or track your health or fitness using an online or mobile application or through a fitness band, clip, or smartwatch?*
(by gender)
Characteristic
Yes, I currently monitor or track
Not currently, but I have monitored or tracked in the past
No, I have never monitored or tracked my health or fitness
Not sure
Overall
33%
18%
45%
4%
Men
34%
18%
44%
4%
Women
32%
18%
46%
4%
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* This could range from monitoring your diet, weight, or health concerns to tracking your steps or other exercise.
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GfK. (September 30, 2016). Do you currently monitor or track your health or fitness using an online or mobile application or through a fitness band, clip, or smartwatch?* (by gender) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 31, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/668201/usage-of-health-and-fitness-monitoring-devices/
GfK. "Do you currently monitor or track your health or fitness using an online or mobile application or through a fitness band, clip, or smartwatch?* (by gender)." Chart. September 30, 2016. Statista. Accessed May 31, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/668201/usage-of-health-and-fitness-monitoring-devices/
GfK. (2016). Do you currently monitor or track your health or fitness using an online or mobile application or through a fitness band, clip, or smartwatch?* (by gender). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: May 31, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/668201/usage-of-health-and-fitness-monitoring-devices/
GfK. "Do You Currently Monitor or Track Your Health or Fitness Using An Online or Mobile Application or through a Fitness Band, Clip, or Smartwatch?* (by Gender)." Statista, Statista Inc., 30 Sep 2016, https://www.statista.com/statistics/668201/usage-of-health-and-fitness-monitoring-devices/
GfK, Do you currently monitor or track your health or fitness using an online or mobile application or through a fitness band, clip, or smartwatch?* (by gender) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/668201/usage-of-health-and-fitness-monitoring-devices/ (last visited May 31, 2025)
Do you currently monitor or track your health or fitness using an online or mobile application or through a fitness band, clip, or smartwatch?* (by gender) [Graph], GfK, September 30, 2016. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/668201/usage-of-health-and-fitness-monitoring-devices/
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