Fitness devices

bob251192
bob251192 Posts: 5 Member
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Hi I'm new to this, I want to get a device to wear which is comparable with this app, any ideas?

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  • coreyreichle
    coreyreichle Posts: 1,031 Member
    What are you looking for in a fitness device?

    Do you want something track runs? Just to track steps? To help you develop your daily TDEE needs? Do you need social reinforcement?
  • bob251192
    bob251192 Posts: 5 Member
    More to just track my steps
  • coreyreichle
    coreyreichle Posts: 1,031 Member
    bob251192 wrote: »
    More to just track my steps

    Well, get a $10 pedometer from K-mart, to be honest, and you'll probably be happy with that.

    Do you desire long-term tracking? Do you desire to do data analysis of any sort (Compare to others)?
  • Cryptonomnomicon
    Cryptonomnomicon Posts: 848 Member
    Plenty of free pedometer apps for phones.
  • bob251192
    bob251192 Posts: 5 Member
    I can't have my phone on me at all times because of work
  • bob251192
    bob251192 Posts: 5 Member
    I also want something that will link to this app
  • Cameron_1969
    Cameron_1969 Posts: 2,855 Member
    edited March 2016
    I have the fitbit charge HR. . I am very pleased with it. It syncs right up with MFP. It automatically adds my exercise calories to MFP. And when I log my food in MFP it automatically syncs with the fitbit app on my phone.
  • bob251192
    bob251192 Posts: 5 Member
    Thank you
  • EvgeniZyntx
    EvgeniZyntx Posts: 24,208 Member
    edited March 2016
    http://www.dcrainmaker.com - read his reviews.
  • coreyreichle
    coreyreichle Posts: 1,031 Member
    bob251192 wrote: »
    I also want something that will link to this app

    Ah! So you need more than just something that will count steps!

    (See why I asked all of that)

    So, you want something that can link to this app, track activity (Steps)... Anything else? Underarmor actually has their own device (Whole suite, actually, the HealthBox), and I'm sure it's guaranteed to work flawlessly with this app (Same company).

    Do you want the device to be waterproof/sweatproof? If so, I'd recommend the Garmin Vivosmart line.
  • LisaJV
    LisaJV Posts: 10 Member
    I've got a Jawbone UP, they were a bit cheaper than the Fitbits. it tracks steps and sleep. Syncs with MFP for steps and also food (I log with MFP and it shows on my UP, it doesn't seem to work too well the other way - I think it's database is not UK based). If you do exercise other than walking it will only register that you've 'been active' although you can then log your activity type. I guess that's why it's cheaper!
  • Pob25
    Pob25 Posts: 13 Member
    I've done some digging, my step counter on my phone is hopeless and like you I can't carry my phone at work.. In the end I settled on an XIAOMI MI Band 1S Pulse, just under £20 from Amazon.
    It has some fab reviews and comparisons among the reviews against other more pricey ones.
    It will link with Google Fit, and works with Android and IOS, I will let you know when I get my hands on it if it work with this app.. it's due to land Iver the next couple of days, worth a look if you want something simple.
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