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Fitbit Flex

hcobb33
hcobb33 Posts: 66 Member
edited February 7 in Fitness and Exercise
I've been thinking about buying a Fitbit Flex. Does anyone have one? If so, do you like it? Do you find it to be accurate?

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  • WalkingAlong
    WalkingAlong Posts: 4,926 Member
    I've had Fitbits for a long time but tried the Flex recently and didn't like it. The accuracy is fine but I thought it was bulky and ugly and it didn't synch to my Android phone right. People seem to love them, though. I did like the 5-dot display. I thought it was the perfect amount of info. I didn't like that on mine the little plastic window scratched easily.
  • Nix_Way
    Nix_Way Posts: 201 Member
    I've never had a Fitbit, but I've been wanting a Fitbit Force since they came out. Has anyone tried that, and what are your thoughts about it? I'm liking the being able to wear a fitness tracker on your wrist part.
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,251 Member
    I have the Flex. I love it. Doesn't feel bulky at all to me.
    I love the iPhone interface and how it syncs with MFP.
  • hcobb33
    hcobb33 Posts: 66 Member
    I love the idea of wearing a fitness tracker on my wrist too. I also love the idea of it syncing directly with MFP. We have been doing a step challenge at work and the pedometer I have is pretty bulky. We're coming to it at the end of next week. I like the idea of keeping track of my steps, as I feel like I go out of my way to walk more when I see how many steps I'm doing. But I also like the way that a Fitbit also keep track of calories burned.
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,251 Member
    I love the idea of wearing a fitness tracker on my wrist too. I also love the idea of it syncing directly with MFP. We have been doing a step challenge at work and the pedometer I have is pretty bulky. We're coming to it at the end of next week. I like the idea of keeping track of my steps, as I feel like I go out of my way to walk more when I see how many steps I'm doing. But I also like the way that a Fitbit also keep track of calories burned.
    I really like mine. It's pretty small. Goes unnoticed. I looked at the fitbit Force, but it doesn't seem to be water resistant, and I like leaving mine on 24/7.
  • hcobb33
    hcobb33 Posts: 66 Member
    I love the idea of wearing a fitness tracker on my wrist too. I also love the idea of it syncing directly with MFP. We have been doing a step challenge at work and the pedometer I have is pretty bulky. We're coming to it at the end of next week. I like the idea of keeping track of my steps, as I feel like I go out of my way to walk more when I see how many steps I'm doing. But I also like the way that a Fitbit also keep track of calories burned.
    I really like mine. It's pretty small. Goes unnoticed. I looked at the fitbit Force, but it doesn't seem to be water resistant, and I like leaving mine on 24/7.
    Very good to know. Thanks for the feedback :)
  • JulieAnn72
    JulieAnn72 Posts: 795 Member
    So with the Flex, you actually leave it on 24/7, including showers, etc? That's pretty cool. I'm putting it on my Christmas list. Would love to hear any additional feedback about it.
  • WalkingAlong
    WalkingAlong Posts: 4,926 Member
    You can leave it on in the shower, if you like. I've read that the little cavity can remain wet, where the device sits in the band, so I would've probably opted to remove it for showering instead of wondering if I was harboring stuff growing in there or trying to dry it out.

    There are hundreds of reviews on Amazon and BestBuy.com.
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