I need a new FitBit

thankyou4thevenom
thankyou4thevenom Posts: 1,581 Member
in Motivation and Support
So I have one of the really old original FitBit's. I love it but it's a little cracked from where I keep taking it on and off my clothes (plus I've trodden on it a couple of times). Those of you that use them, which one do you prefer?

I don't wear a watch so I think the flex might just annoy me. However honest opinions on it are still welcome.

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  • Antlady69
    Antlady69 Posts: 204 Member
    I do have the Flex and like it. It's not perfect but it's a good tool to keep track of how active or sedentary you are during the whole day, not just during your workout time.

    Like you, I never wore a watch but got used to the Flex within just a few hours. It didn't feel awkward, either, because the excitement over my new gadget was far too great :)
    It only felt weird when I took the Flex off, as if something was missing.

    I never used the One so can't say anything about how it compares to the Flex.
  • zyxst
    zyxst Posts: 9,149 Member
    I upgraded from the Ultra to the Zip this year. I would've liked to get the One, but I didn't have the money for it. Oddly, after I ordered mine through Best Buy, every electronic and sports good store I walk into has a big rack of Zips and Ones.
  • Natsjourney
    Natsjourney Posts: 1
    I have the One and I love it!!! I clip it on my bra and it has never fallen off. :)
  • DianeinCA
    DianeinCA Posts: 307 Member
    I love my Force and have refused to return it. I haven't worn a watch for at least 15 years but I got used to the Force immediately.

    However, I also wear it a lot in the pocket of my jeans since I walk on the treadmill a bunch, so you're not doomed to wear it on your wrist.
  • MadMaddy2014
    MadMaddy2014 Posts: 18 Member
    I used a pedometer for a number of years before I got the Fitbit Flex. It only took a few hours as everyone says to get used to it. My only problem is in the synching between this app MFP and Fitbit.
  • SnuggleSmacks
    SnuggleSmacks Posts: 3,731 Member
    The Withings Pulse O2 is out, and it appears to have both a clip and a wrist strap. Might be worth checking out.
  • Arleigh7
    Arleigh7 Posts: 150 Member
    Flex didn't work for me as I don't move my arms around when I'm walking or doing the Eliplitical. So the Fit Bit one is best for me. And check out Craigs list. I've purchased my last 2 fit bits there for $70 instead of the $100 from the web site and no shipping or tax.
  • Antlady69
    Antlady69 Posts: 204 Member
    Just came across this article which might perhaps help you with your decision:

    http://www.livescience.com/41556-best-fitness-trackers.html
  • earlnabby
    earlnabby Posts: 8,171 Member
    What kind of tracker will really depend on what you want out of it. Having said that, I love my Fitbit Flex. Like the others, I got used to it very quickly and sometimes am surprised to see it on my wrist since it is so light and innocuous. The flex is the only fitbit that can be used in water and my main workout is water aerobics.

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