Fitbit / Bodymedia / HRM

HeartlessHarlot
HeartlessHarlot Posts: 65 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
So, I have a Fitbit, and now someone just gave me a Bodymedia Fit, and I'm wondering what the difference is?

I like my Fitbit and haven't had any complaints. But is the Bodymedia better? Does it function as a HRM at all?

Thanks for any words of wisdom y'all can pass my way!

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  • WalkingAlong
    WalkingAlong Posts: 4,926 Member
    It doesn't really function as a HRM. It does use some skin impedence measures the Fitbit doesn't but it also uses the same technology and estimates and inputs the Fitbit does. I've had both and find the output is pretty similar, for me. I'd never go back to the BMF but I hated wearing the big thing. If you have both, may as well use it for a little while and see if it adds anything to your Fitbit's info, for you. Or do you have to pay a monthly fee to try it out?
  • jaz050465
    jaz050465 Posts: 3,508 Member
    For me- the BMF gave me a burn of about 200 cals a day more than my Fitbit.
  • HeartlessHarlot
    HeartlessHarlot Posts: 65 Member
    Was it an accurate burn or optimistic? Is it worth the fee after the free trial is up?
  • jaz050465
    jaz050465 Posts: 3,508 Member
    I'm actually selling mine. But only because ive now worked out what my burn is each day so don't need it.

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