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# Turning AirPods into a Fitness Tracker to Fight Cancer

**[Hacker News](https://daily.dev/sources/hn)** · 10 min read · 3 upvotes · 1 comments

## Summary

Learn how to use Core Motion, SwiftUI, and AI to turn AirPods into a fitness tracker for counting push-ups. The app provides real-time tracking and requires no manual input, making fitness tracking easier and more convenient.

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**@kasra89** · 0 upvotes

> Wow very interesting!!
> Would be nice if the app also can track your pushups everyday, gamify the whole process, add streaks. Maybe even have a voice that tells motivates you while wearing the airpods.

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