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  • BurnWithBarn2015
    BurnWithBarn2015 Posts: 1,026 Member
    edited December 2015
    I was swimming every day and np at all with it. Since June.

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  • tomatoey
    tomatoey Posts: 5,446 Member
    GuitarJerry wrote: »
    They are a waste of time and money. You don't need this. Just track your calories, calculate your TDEE, and be done with all the nonsense. This is simple. Don't make it more complicated than it is.

    I used to feel that way when I could do harder workouts than walking. I still kind of agree, because there are so many posts about having to troubleshoot these devices, but now that I'm doing the most boring stuff possible, I get why people use them. If exercise isn't super motivating, it's not a bad thing to have something put your time in.

    I looked at different pedometers, and in the end decided to go with the timer on my watch and a map. (I walk 20 mins at a brisk pace, note the route, the street I end up at and time, walk back, get a map & do the math).
  • Colorscheme
    Colorscheme Posts: 1,179 Member
    kshama2001 wrote: »
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    rsclause wrote: »
    Fit Bit force here. I got over the rash thing by alternating wrists until it just stopped. Would get a new one if it would ever break. I use runtastic to track my running and fit bit to monitor general activity (steps). I like the feed back it gives me and the added calories too. The fit bit scale is also nice and logs my weight and uploads it to fit bit & MFP

    I get a rash from my Fitbit Charge, but that's because I am allergic to nickel and the stainless steel closure contains nickel. It's not terrible. Sometimes it itches, and sometimes I get small blisters, but I move my Fitbit around from one wrist to another and that seems to help.

    I read about these rashes in the Amazon reviews, and since I tend to be sensitive to things, went with the One instead. A friend of the family has the Charge, does not have this issue, and just loves it.


    Your family friend might not be allergic to nickel like I am. I also have an issue with fake earrings and jewlery due to nickel allergies. Still, the rash isn't terrible and I switch spots on my wrist where I wear it to help alleviate the issue. I love my Charge!
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,053 Member
    My One is new and shiny, so this may wear off, but it tracking how many floors I go up encourages me to go up and down my stairs. It's a good way for me to take a short break while working.

    The sleep quality feature is cool, too. Not sure if that will be helpful, but it is interesting.
  • VintageFeline
    VintageFeline Posts: 6,771 Member
    I started out with the Vivofit and really liked it. So much I've just upgraded thanks to my best friend to the Vivoactive.

    It's waterproof, it runs from a battery so no need to charge (Worn constantly for 8+ months and still no need to change the battery), you can pair it with an HRM for cardio (but these burns can be over-inflated). I also found the step count matched my iPhone nearly exactly when I had both on me to compare so I think the step accuracy is as good as any product like this can be. They come in at a great price point, especially for those new to fitness trackers.

    I realise how over-inflated those burns were since my upgrade as the Vivoactive, for whatever reason, gives me lower burns. Not a big deal as I rarely ate back all of my exercise calories for precisely this reason. The Vivoactive, as far as a smart watch/fitness tracker combo goes is also very good value so if you do want to upgrade it's not too much of a leap.

    They're a tool, like anything else.
  • ikeATtheGYM
    ikeATtheGYM Posts: 17 Member
    I have a VivoFit2 with garmin hrm2 heart rate strap.

    Vivofit2 BATTERY LAST A YEAR!!! You don't have to charge it every 2-5 days. Just leave it on all the time...it's small enough to wear fashion jewelry over it to hide it, when you are dressed up

    Vivofit2 uses heart rate straps via Bluetooth AND ANT+. Straps are still mush faster and more accurate during activities than wrist warn HRM sensors

    PEDOMETERS are very motivating tools, I often do an extra lap or block, because my tracker is letting me know how close to my daily goal I am


  • ikeATtheGYM
    ikeATtheGYM Posts: 17 Member
    GuitarJerry wrote: »
    tomatoey wrote: »
    GuitarJerry wrote: »
    They are a waste of time and money. You don't need this. Just track your calories, calculate your TDEE, and be done with all the nonsense. This is simple. Don't make it more complicated than it is.

    I used to feel that way when I could do harder workouts than walking. I still kind of agree, because there are so many posts about having to troubleshoot these devices, but now that I'm doing the most boring stuff possible, I get why people use them. If exercise isn't super motivating, it's not a bad thing to have something put your time in.

    I looked at different pedometers, and in the end decided to go with the timer on my watch and a map. (I walk 20 mins at a brisk pace, note the route, the street I end up at and time, walk back, get a map & do the math).

    My theory is that people think weight loss is magic, and that the devices are part of that unknown magic. They want to believe that it's much bigger than they are and the mystery of it all lives inside the device. They also think these are accurate and know things. They aren't. Wear 6 different ones and get 6 completely different results. That would be ok if they were consistent, but they data shows that they aren't. Some of them are just wildly inaccurate and inconsistent, while others seem to be decent enough, but still wrong. My argument is that it's no different than going to a site, saying you did some activity for some period of time, putting in your weight, and getting a calorie burn. It's as good as that. These devices measure a heart beat, which is no indication at all of how many calories you have burned. None. Nada. It's ridiculous. But, there's a never-ending stream of people that want the magic torch.
    GuitarJerry wrote: »
    tomatoey wrote: »
    GuitarJerry wrote: »
    They are a waste of time and money. You don't need this. Just track your calories, calculate your TDEE, and be done with all the nonsense. This is simple. Don't make it more complicated than it is.

    I used to feel that way when I could do harder workouts than walking. I still kind of agree, because there are so many posts about having to troubleshoot these devices, but now that I'm doing the most boring stuff possible, I get why people use them. If exercise isn't super motivating, it's not a bad thing to have something put your time in.

    I looked at different pedometers, and in the end decided to go with the timer on my watch and a map. (I walk 20 mins at a brisk pace, note the route, the street I end up at and time, walk back, get a map & do the math).

    My theory is that people think weight loss is magic, and that the devices are part of that unknown magic. They want to believe that it's much bigger than they are and the mystery of it all lives inside the device. They also think these are accurate and know things. They aren't. Wear 6 different ones and get 6 completely different results. That would be ok if they were consistent, but they data shows that they aren't. Some of them are just wildly inaccurate and inconsistent, while others seem to be decent enough, but still wrong. My argument is that it's no different than going to a site, saying you did some activity for some period of time, putting in your weight, and getting a calorie burn. It's as good as that. These devices measure a heart beat, which is no indication at all of how many calories you have burned. None. Nada. It's ridiculous. But, there's a never-ending stream of people that want the magic torch.

    CARDIOVASCULAR TRAINING

    HOW IS A HEART RATE MONITOR NOT AN IMPORTANT TOOL FOR THAT?

    Higher heart rate=more blood flowing=veins and arteries dialate=body temperature increases=body sweats to cool itself= calories burned to deal with the extra activities

  • SoosannahK
    SoosannahK Posts: 238 Member
    I have the Garmin Vivosmart HR. I think they are great motivators. Recently added some connections and that is making me feel a little more competitive to get up off my butt and get some steps and activities in so I won't be in last place. As far as the calorie burn, I don't pay too much attention to that as some days it can be as low as 2500 and on busy days at work it can say 5000. I just calculate my TDEE and -20% and aim for those calories for my daily intake. I enjoy mine and like looking at my numbers.
  • luckylilma818
    luckylilma818 Posts: 65 Member
    I ordered the vivofit after reading your posts..when I was using my bobdybugg I lost right under a hundred pounds ..my jawbone has been broke for almost a year and I'm back up 40 lbs boooo..so while it's not magic it just motivates me ..iI really wanted the charge hr but it just isn't feasible right now ...

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