FitBit anyone?

dbutcher

I just saw an ad for this product, fitbit. see www.fitbit.com.

It appears to be a wearable device that keeps track of how many calories you burn every day.

They also have a companion website that you can keep track of what you eat, I already searched their database and found it lacking.

They have an API, would be cool if myfitness pal put something together to support it.

Anyone seen it? Used it?

iamhealingmyself

I just saw an ad for this product, fitbit. see www.fitbit.com.

It appears to be a wearable device that keeps track of how many calories you burn every day.

They also have a companion website that you can keep track of what you eat, I already searched their database and found it lacking.

They have an API, would be cool if myfitness pal put something together to support it.

Anyone seen it? Used it?

I've heard it mentioned on other posts/sites when referring to a Heart Rate Monitor and sites/apps that support them. I have no experience using one but if they would put it on MFP I'd consider it. This is by far the best site I've found.

ladybu6205

this sounds very interesting. I too would be totally intrigued by it if it linked up to MFP or if MFP came up with a system just like it.

HeidiRodzen

I've had one for over a year. I don't use it anymore. I didn't find it very accurate. I would not recommend it.

crystaltrejo

I just checked it out, it looks cool, I would love to hear how it's working/not working for people.

fzyfrog

I just returned mine. I don't think it's calorie counting capabilities are very accurate. I tested it during several different types of workouts. Would rather spend the money on a HRM. The FitBit is really more of a very expensive (inaccurate) pedometer.

red5

I have the bodybugg and love it! I wear it all day long and it is even a perdometer! I think it is very accurate! I love it. It was kinda pricey but well worth it!

taso42_DELETED

From what I can tell, the FitBit is just a glorified pedometer. It estimates calorie burn based on movement by using an accelerometer. A chest-strap HRM would likely be far more accurate. And if you're trying to use the FitBit to estimate calories burned for something like weight training, I can guarantee you it will be way, way off.

dbutcher

Thanks everyone, you guys are confirming what I was thinking, I won't purchase.