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Apps recommended by MFP

neenaof4
neenaof4 Posts: 41 Member
edited January 9 in Fitness and Exercise
I would like to get one of the apps recommended by MFP -- I'm looking at the fit bit one. Does anybody have any suggestions? Fit bit one vs. fit bit zip -- or is one of the other apps better??? Please help.

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  • jaz050465
    jaz050465 Posts: 3,508 Member
    These are not apps, they are devices. You can view your data from the app.

    This is a minefield. Have a look at these devices, google them and do a search on here

    Heart rate monitor- cardio exercise only
    fitbit- pedometer, altimeter and sleep (One, not zip for sleep)

    Body media fit- worn all day, 95% accurate
    Jawbone Up and nike fuelband- worn on wrist, cool but not accurate
    STRIIV (Play and Smart pedometer- got games, also the app but not accurate
    Mio active- dont know much about these
    New Basis and coming soon- Amiigo

    Sorry you asked now???!!!
  • neenaof4
    neenaof4 Posts: 41 Member
    No - I'm not sorry I asked -- this is exactly what I was hoping for! I like the Body media fit because it's 95% accurate - however, there is a monthly cost on the website to get your results. I was hoping to have something free. Do you know how accurate the fit bit one is? I want something accurate for when I'm doing anything -- riding a bike, sitting at my desk, walking, running, whatever. I'm leaning heavily towards that.
  • jaz050465
    jaz050465 Posts: 3,508 Member
    Fitbit is only any good for step type exercise. It's very easy to wear though. Lots of people use that fro everyday activity and also have a HRM for exercise. Look on eBay for cheap used one. If you're in the USA, I think the BMF subscription is on,y about $6 a month.
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