FITBIT device has anyone tried it?

dreamzingreen

dont wanna spend 100 bucks on something useless

mecagney

Fit bit is$99.00. I've seen hrm for about the same$$. I'd like to get a good one that I'll use??

chloerecine

I love my fitbit. Sometimes it doesnt track stairs accurately though.

beckers80

Love mine, but for true workout calories burn you need a HRM, the fitbit is for all day wear. HRM would provide better results for zumba, P90x, jumping, and jumping jacks, since fitbit is more for running, and steps, stairs you take.

mellow17

My husband and I both have a Fitbit. I LOVE it! it's very accurate, but can be tricked on escalators. the stairs are tracked by elevation gains. I wear mine daily.

batalina

i love my fitbit! been wearing it every day for exactly 2 months today, actually. i have no problems with it at all. and i love that you can track your sleep with it.

lizard053

I love my fitbit! It's my new bestest pal. It even tattles on me if I have a lazy day. :bigsmile:

It's like a pedometer, only way better. It does track steps, and does so better than any pedometer I've ever had. It also gives you an estimate as to how many calories you burn in a day. It has a little flower that grows as you're more active! I love that, keeping at least 2 leaves all the time is my current challenge. And I like that it tracks flights of stairs. Motivates me to use them!

mecagney

What HRM would you recommend?

FitzyFitzpatrick

I LOVE my Fitbit, wear it 24/7. The built-in altimeter tracks stairs at about 12 per flight. No longer do we have to plot out our walks, it takes all the fuss out of logging by transferring all the data to mfp. I wear mine on my bra, my husband wears his generally on his t-shirt or pants pocket, making it very convenient and comfortable.

Balice57

I had no luck getting Fitbit to work - at all. I finally returned it and gave up. I use the free Endomondo app on my phone. It tracks workouts great, even elevation, calories burned, etc. It works for me - especially the free part.

nannabannana

Just bought mine today, still in box, but from allI have read it should be well worth the price. If you live near a TARGET store , they had Fitbit Ultra on sale for 89.00, reg price 99.00. Am looking forward to using it. Check out the SEARCH on Community type in FITBIT and you will have a ton of info.to read.

camsmommy2008

I was debating on a HRM or the fit bit and I chose the HRM in a watch form and I hav head it two days and I am in love it it!!! I got it at Walmart and it was only $35ish.

doonesbury

I love my Fitbit! I dont see any reason to use additional HRM for "formal" exercise. Fitbit registers the extra burn every time! I have a two story house and it registers stair climbs accurately for me. It registers stair climbs when I walk on my road. But I figure the burn from walking the elevation variations is earned. I have been adjusting caloric intake based on the "exercise calories" Fitbit awards, and have been losing weight steadily. I also hesitated, but can vouch Fitbit as being one of the BEST investments in my new fitness arsenal!
And I LOVE the sleep tracker!
And most of all, that it dumps the burn directly into MFP exercise journal!
STRONGLY recommend it!!!!!

CRSE1214

I purchased a Polar F4 HRM with chest strap/watch a few months ago from Amazon for under $60 and really like it.

jguest

I have had my Fitbit since the begining of January and will not take it off. I also have a HRM for Zumba but it is to measure my heartrate and not calorie burn. I use my Fitbit exclusively for calorie burn, steps, running and everything else. Love it.

grossos95

Love my Fitbit! I have been wearing it every single day and night since January.

songbyrdsweet

I got mine for $84 on Amazon. Shipped today!

beckylawrence70

Just started using mine today, so I can't tell u alot since I'm just learning myself, but so far, worth the $100, it's a real neat gadget to have, I have it on right now tracking my steps, it's real small too, I was surprised how small it is.......does way more than just a pedometer, tracks sleep too to see how you sleep......and I see people saying they'll get a HRM instead, I have a HRM too and these are two different things, you def need a HRM for sure! This Fitbit is an extra bonus to have......

Leesa22

I am in love with mine, worth every penny! It has kept me honest and since I had it April 4th I have dropped 3.3 pounds, it keeps me totally motivated and I love all the graphs etc on the website when it sync's and the fact it is compatable with MFP is a total plus!

Awkward30

Boyfriend has a fitbit. His numbers seem higher than they should be, so I don't know what formula they use. Also, you have to be careful when on busses or cars.

I have a bodybugg. I love it and find it to be accurate with the major down side of you wear it pretty publically on your arm and then have to explain it to everyone. But I'm sure they didn't think that I accidentally lost 30 pounds... I can't really "hide" that I lost weight, or that it took effort to do so.

kazzari

I am going to get a Fitbit and compare it with my HRM during workouts. I have a Polar F6 and have never looked at as a calorie burn tool. I never really felt the HRM was particularly accurate for that purpose, and of course it is only good for the workout.

lac5454

I love my fitbit...I love the way it puts in the calories that I burned directly in MFP. Also as a side note I washed my first one by accident and contacted fitbit.com...Guess what they sent me a new one right out didn't have to pay a dime or send the old one back!!! Now thats above customer service.

Heaven71

LOVE IT!!! My BF just got one as well. Great motivator, not only to do more but to eat more as well.

Heaven71

I am going to get a Fitbit and compare it with my HRM during workouts. I have a Polar F6 and have never looked at as a calorie burn tool. I never really felt the HRM was particularly accurate for that purpose, and of course it is only good for the workout.

It only counts steps. It doesn't count high heart rate.

kazzari

Boyfriend has a fitbit. His numbers seem higher than they should be, so I don't know what formula they use. Also, you have to be careful when on busses or cars.

I have a bodybugg. I love it and find it to be accurate with the major down side of you wear it pretty publically on your arm and then have to explain it to everyone. But I'm sure they didn't think that I accidentally lost 30 pounds... I can't really "hide" that I lost weight, or that it took effort to do so.

I wore a bodybugg for two years...and I loved it! But I worked for 24HR Fitness and my monthly subscription was free. That costly subscription is just not worth it to me, especially if I can get something almost as good for much less. (BTW, this was in 2007 and it was the big ugly Bugg!)

kazzari

Doesn't it track all movement? BodyBugg doesn't track HR either, but is more accurate than a HRM.

ladybb7

There are a lot of misconceptions about the fitbit and stairs and cars. I've read comments about how the fitbit tracks when you are driving, in my experience it has been VERY minimal since it is based on body movements. Also mine doesn't track on escalators, elevators etc. It only tracks floors when you are stepping/running on an incline. I love my fitbit, I totally recommend it. Check out the FAQ on their website.

HealthierMimi

My daughter has one, she loves it.

grannynickel

I love my fitbit. Sometimes it doesnt track stairs accurately though.

According to FitBit, stairs are measured in elevation changes of 10 feet, so that might account for the inaccuracy you are getting. It helped me to make sense of it. If you are walking or running and change elevation, i.e., hills, that will be counted as steps and stairs. Hope this helps.

Apple1454

I have been using it for one week.
I like the feedback it gives and the reports that are automatically loaded to its site so I can look at my activity times for each day.
The sleep tracking feature is neat too.
It seems to measure elevation instead of stair steps. I just put a couple of flights on when I mowed my lawn that is on a hill using a riding mower.
I like the fact that I can quickly check it during the day, It makes me feel more responsible for my activity since I don't regularly check in with another person.
The fitbit site also offers logs for B/P and blood glucose.
I bought mine for 89 dollars on ebay. The first one didn't work but the fitbit company immediately sent another - even tho I bought it from a private seller.
Best wishes as you make your choice.

Amygrl559

Thank you for posting this. I was thinking about buying a Fitbit, myself but had some questions about it. Now, from reading everyone's responses, I'm excited about getting one! Thank you so much!!