Advice and feedback on Jawbone UP?

derek2680
derek2680 Posts: 48 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
October 25, 2013 12:31 pm

I was just wondering is someone could quickly explain to me the benefits of using the Jawbone UP?? I read up all the little extra things it does compared to a Polar HRM. I am just curious what more would it do for me?? The big reason I liked it is because I play alot of basketball and I find my HRM strap slides around alot because of the physical play and wearing a watch makes it hard to shoot. So, I thought this lighter braclet would help me out counting my cals during basketball games. I read someone elses post that the jawbone is not good at accurately measuring cals burned during workouts..... Is this true and if it is what is their purpose. Thanks in advance.

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  • CTcutie
    CTcutie Posts: 649 Member
    The Jawbone UP is best for monitoring your activity all day long (think walking) or specific activities (basketball is included on the app you need to use with the UP). The HRM is best for just keeping track of your calories burned while doing an activity, but NOT for all day use.

    I personally have a polar HRM, Jawbone (program through work), and an old fitbit. The Jawbone and fitbit I wear all day long (I keep the FB because I have friends that have them and we like to "compete" for bragging rights.

    The HRM is essential IMO if you are keeping track of calories burned while also logging your food intake. Maybe you can make the strap tighter or buy a new replacement strap to keep it from sliding around.

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