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TRACKING AND SCORING YOUR WELLNESS
WITH THE OURA RING
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steps, miles traveled, calories burned, activity level,
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while you’re working out or engaging in other physical
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burn at rest.
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my twice-daily dog walks, regular yoga practice, and
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ring for a while. To encourage you to stay active, the
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minutes of inactivity.
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into account in your activity and recovery metrics, you
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workout, you can select the type (the many options
include badminton, baseball, yardwork, and yoga) and
your start time, duration, and intensity (easy, moderate,
or hard).
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