Activity Trackers (Fitbit) super thread!

cee134
cee134 Posts: 33,711 Member
edited November 2024 in Chit-Chat
What kind of Activity Tracker do you have and how do you like it?
What do you use it to track the most?
Does it work well?
Are you able to sync it well with this and other websites?

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  • Josh_Friedman
    Josh_Friedman Posts: 112 Member
    I use a Garmin Vivosmart. I generally like it. I've used fitbit flex and Charge HR. I found Fitbit, over time, had issues with holding charge and charging up. The advantage of fitbit is the social network, which is very good and motivating. There are very few Garmin users on their social network. Also, I've had issues with Garmin syncing steps late at night where some of the steps I rack up between 11 PM and midnight might disappear, although it looks like some of the recent software updates have improved that. Also, I find Garmin is a bit stingier on giving you credit for your steps.
  • xFunctionalStrengthx
    xFunctionalStrengthx Posts: 4,928 Member
    I use a Garmin Phoenix 3 Sapphire, and have been a long time Garmin user due to bicycle computers and other items. So, it made sense to tie them all together. Haven't had any issues with Garmin Connect syncing with any of my devices, and Connect then pushes to MFP and Strava.
  • DISCIPLINEEQUALSFREEDOM
    DISCIPLINEEQUALSFREEDOM Posts: 1,384 Member
    Polar FT4
  • boehle
    boehle Posts: 5,062 Member
    I wear a fitbit flex. I just bought a new one for myself for Christmas, the fitbit flex 2, which is waterproof and it does sync to MFP
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  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    cee134 wrote: »

    What kind of Activity Tracker do you have and how do you like it?

    Garmin Forerunner (3 years). I used Garmin Vivosmart but the pixels on watch faded and I needed GPS function. Before that I used Fitbit Charge for about 1.5 years and the hardware, specially the band tore up 3 times, got free replacements only to have band tear up again. Ditched it.

    What do you use it to track the most?

    Tracking miles on my shoes, the running data when I am training in my running. I look at steps during the day, and sleep data every once in a while. It notifies me to walk, it also gives me email and phone notifications but these are no that important.

    Does it work well?

    For what I need it for, yes.


    Are you able to sync it well with this and other websites?

    MFP has intermittent issues from time to time on the syncing, but rare. Garmin has a good status update website and a good community forum for known issues.

    My body weight scale syncs with MFP and MFP to Garmin no issues. Also syncs well with Strava.
  • NorthCascades
    NorthCascades Posts: 10,968 Member
    Garmin Fenix 5X. For hiking, cycling, and cross country skiing mostly.
  • elizarizo
    elizarizo Posts: 470 Member
    Love my Fitbit charge 2!


  • cee134
    cee134 Posts: 33,711 Member
    Is anyone unhappy with their Activity Tracker?
  • mybfisred
    mybfisred Posts: 1,388 Member
    cee134 wrote: »
    Is anyone unhappy with their Activity Tracker?

    When I clap ...i earn lots of steps ...and I have to clap a lot
  • cee134
    cee134 Posts: 33,711 Member
    mybfisred wrote: »
    cee134 wrote: »
    Is anyone unhappy with their Activity Tracker?

    When I clap ...i earn lots of steps ...and I have to clap a lot

    From my understanding, if you jump up and down in a small boat and wave your arms you can double or triple your step count.
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  • NewlifeinNW
    NewlifeinNW Posts: 3,866 Member
    Pretty sure its impossible to lose weight without one now.
  • RunHardBeStrong
    RunHardBeStrong Posts: 33,069 Member
    csbnga wrote: »
    Pretty sure its impossible to lose weight without one now.

    I know I haven't been able to put one foot in front of the other since I lost mine. I am growing roots as I type.
  • NewlifeinNW
    NewlifeinNW Posts: 3,866 Member
    RunHardBeStrong wrote: »
    csbnga wrote: »
    Pretty sure its impossible to lose weight without one now.

    I know I haven't been able to put one foot in front of the other since I lost mine. I am growing roots as I type.

    They should include a cattle prod button on them to make sure you move
  • caco_ethes
    caco_ethes Posts: 11,962 Member
    csbnga wrote: »
    Pretty sure its impossible to lose weight without one now.

    This is true. I’ve been doing keto, and unless I have my fitness tracker in my pocket at all times, I really struggle to get enough electrolytes.
  • cee134
    cee134 Posts: 33,711 Member
    csbnga wrote: »
    Pretty sure its impossible to lose weight without one now.

    That's why I have 5, just to be safe.
  • NewlifeinNW
    NewlifeinNW Posts: 3,866 Member
    cee134 wrote: »
    csbnga wrote: »
    Pretty sure its impossible to lose weight without one now.

    That's why I have 5, just to be safe.

    Good idea, seems like a safe plan. I also heard if you rub coconut oil on them they won't break.
  • wizzybeth
    wizzybeth Posts: 3,578 Member
    I have a plain, low-frills Fitbit One. I chose this one for various reasons... The main one being that I can't stand to wear anything on my wrist or on my ankle.

    The Fitbit One Clips to my bra or to the inside of my jeans pocket or to my waistband. It is very accurate.... Unless I wear it on a wristband on my wrist I don't get credit for clapping though. :-(.

    I love it. It has just enough bells and whistles for me to feel sad if I lose it... Such as a little silent wake me up alarm... And it keeps track of the number of staircases I climb and the app helps me compare my calorie burn to what my fitness pal says.

    I was devastated this summer because I had it clipped to my bathing suit and forgot to take it off and when I went in the ocean. I was certain I had killed it. I brought it back home to where we were staying... And was about to bury it in a bag of rice... When it turned on and said hello to me. I was never so happy.

    Between using the Fitbit app and MyFitnessPal I feel like I have a good handle on keeping track of my activity. It does sync with MyFitnessPal and it also syncs with the app I just downloaded that actually pays me money for using it LOL. That is amazing.

    Tl;Dr version.. Fitbit One and I loooove it
  • wizzybeth
    wizzybeth Posts: 3,578 Member
    csbnga wrote: »
    cee134 wrote: »
    csbnga wrote: »
    Pretty sure its impossible to lose weight without one now.

    That's why I have 5, just to be safe.

    Good idea, seems like a safe plan. I also heard if you rub coconut oil on them they won't break.

    Well hey, if it makes coffee Bulletproof...
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    FITBIT charge 2 and LOVE IT
  • mybfisred
    mybfisred Posts: 1,388 Member
    cee134 wrote: »
    mybfisred wrote: »
    cee134 wrote: »
    Is anyone unhappy with their Activity Tracker?

    When I clap ...i earn lots of steps ...and I have to clap a lot

    From my understanding, if you jump up and down in a small boat and wave your arms you can double or triple your step count.

    I don't have a boat...will a trampoline work
  • NorthCascades
    NorthCascades Posts: 10,968 Member
    cee134 wrote: »
    Is anyone unhappy with their Activity Tracker?

    Mine talks to the power meter on my bike. I got this stuff to tell me how strong I am, but it's telling me the truth instead. :grimace:
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  • Caporegiem
    Caporegiem Posts: 4,297 Member
    Is it true that if a group of women are around each other long enough, their Fitbits will sync?
  • RunHardBeStrong
    RunHardBeStrong Posts: 33,069 Member
    Caporegiem wrote: »
    Is it true that if a group of women are around each other long enough, their Fitbits will sync?

    True af.
  • Davidsdottir
    Davidsdottir Posts: 1,285 Member
    Soul_Radiation wrote: »
    I have a Fitbit Blaze. It's awesome imo...great support community. It's like this, but it seems bigger. The calorie logging is not as good imo.

    I use it to basically motivate myself to stay active.

    I loved my Blaze...until I didn't. After a little over a year, synching to my phone became spotty, which sucked. Also the battery would drain after two days and I went for a 7 mi run and was only credited with burning 81 cals.

    I got a Garmin Vivoactive 3 for Christmas, so the jury is still out on that one.
  • cee134
    cee134 Posts: 33,711 Member
    Are step counters the same as Activity trackers?
  • browneyedgirl749
    browneyedgirl749 Posts: 4,984 Member
    My first fitbit was the charge HR. I liked it, but it wasn't waterproof. So then I got the Flex 2. It did great when I was in the pool, but it didn't have a face for time. So I was wearing a watch in addition to it. I then got the Apple Watch 2. It's waterproof, I can tell the time, and monitor my progress throughout the day. My goal is to complete all 3 rings everyday.
  • eccomi_qui
    eccomi_qui Posts: 1,831 Member
    I wear a Fitbit on each limb so 5 total
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