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MKknits
MKknits Posts: 184 Member
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I used to have a fitbit one and I liked it but being next to my skin (I wore it on my bra strap) over time my sweat snuck in I think and after about 18 months it stopped working. I don't plan on buying another for this reason. I then bought a lifetrak core fitness watch http://lifetrakusa.com/products/core-c200/ I liked that a lot because it used my heart rate to calculate calorie burn. Over time my skin reacted to the nickel in back of the watch and I had to stop wearing it (even coated with clear nail polish it would irritate my skin).

I really am motivated by fitness trackers and I would enjoy a new one but I want to make sure my next one works for me. So I'm looking for something that can monitor heart rate as well (doesn't have to do it all the time but I feel like monitoring my heart rate occasionally is good it helps make the calorie count for the day more accurate). It doesn't need to be worn on the wrist, it doesn't need to be waterproof (I don't plan to wear it swimming) but I do want it to be built to withstand normal body sweat on a daily basis. I want it to be something I can wear all day. Liking with MFP is a must (for example I like the Shine but it doesn't seem to link to MFP). Any ideas for others I can check out? Any reviews you can share of the trackers you use and like?

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  • stuffinmuffin
    stuffinmuffin Posts: 985 Member
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    I don't think there is an activity tracker that includes an HRM and this is something that you need to buy seperately. I use a Fitbit One, which I love for day to day movement etc but then for workouts (ones like cycling that the Fitbit wont pick up) I use a Polar FT heart rate monitor.

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