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Energy, and how to get it - All of us know people who have more energy than we do, but the science of the phenomenon is just coming into view
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- Title
- Energy, and How to Get It
- Authors
- The New Yorker
- Published
- Oct 28 2021
- Word count
- 5981 words
I read this article several months ago, and its a long one, so that question is a bit hard to answer now... but I remember the article touching on a bunch of really interesting things, ranging from talking about the latest research on the physical mechanisms behind metabolism and energy levels, to some more philosophical/psychological and metaphysical/speculative aspects. But overall I came away with a similar sense as you did, that (barring certain disorders) energy levels and metabolism is not strictly set in stone, and you can improve them through lifestyle choices, attitude adjustments, and physical training.
p.s. Although I can't speak to the privacy aspects, if you're looking for a budget smart watch with excellent fitness tracking capabilities, I bought an Amazfit Bip U Pro early last year for $70 after reading a wearable.com review on it, and couldn't be happier with it. My only recommendation is to buy a replacement strap for it though, since the silicone one it comes with is really cheap, and gets really clammy and uncomfortable after wearing it for long periods. I bought a few replacement to try, but this leather replacement strap is the one I finally settled on. It's super comfortable, and never gets clammy even after wearing it during workouts, all day, and all night (since the watch has sleep tracking too).
Nice. And yeah, from what I read, you really can't go wrong with a Fitbit, so that was probably a safer choice. I just didn't want to spend $180 (the cheapest I could find a Fitbit at the time) on something I didn't know if I would actually use or not... especially since I haven't worn a watch in like 20+ years. :P But now that I have gotten used to the Amazfit Bip, and really like what it offers but wish it had even more features, I will probably upgrade to an Apple watch at some point further down the line.
As for screens, I agree that e-ink would be awesome since I don't care about full color either. However, the Bip U Pro's screen is actually surprisingly decent, especially for the price, and the battery life has been absolutely amazing so far too. I only have to charge it once every 7-9 days, even with fairly regular daily use.
p.s. I kind of obsess over the sleep tracking features as well. I still suffer from occasional bouts of insomnia which I can't control, but despite that, it has still helped me normalize my sleep schedule a lot over the last year.