Best pedometers you have used?

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  • 1223345
    1223345 Posts: 1,386 Member
    But what about when you are riding a bike -- does the fit bit work for that? Or swimming?? I would like something that will track EVERYTHING I do.

    I don't know if that exists! I do know that there is one for bicycles. I'll go do some searching and come back and tell you what I find.

    Okay! That search yielded massive results. Here is one that looks good, but I cannot give a personal testimony as I have never used it.

    http://www.amazon.com/Schwinn-SW654-6PK-20-Function-Computer/dp/B000DZD3FQ
  • DebraYvonne
    DebraYvonne Posts: 632 Member
    I have a fitbit ultra & love it
  • bugaha1
    bugaha1 Posts: 602 Member
    I have a Fitbit and I like it a lot but last week I started tracking with RunKeeper app and found out it’s 20% to 25% more accurate than Fitbit because RunKeeper is calculating with GPS and Fitbit is based off movement.

    and Runkeeper will break into my music every 5 min to tell me my distance and pace, its sweet.
  • gvheintz
    gvheintz Posts: 138 Member
    Include me in the Fitbit Fan Club!
  • VanessaGS
    VanessaGS Posts: 514 Member
    FITBIT
  • VanessaGS
    VanessaGS Posts: 514 Member
    But what about when you are riding a bike -- does the fit bit work for that? Or swimming?? I would like something that will track EVERYTHING I do.

    I'm not sure if anything can track swimming. You would just have to estimate your cardio. Fitbit can't get wet.
  • bugaha1
    bugaha1 Posts: 602 Member
    But what about when you are riding a bike -- does the fit bit work for that? Or swimming?? I would like something that will track EVERYTHING I do.

    I'm not sure if anything can track swimming. You would just have to estimate your cardio. Fitbit can't get wet.

    RunKeeper has a HRM you can buy for swimming, I don't have one so can't say if it works.
  • 2gabbee
    2gabbee Posts: 374 Member
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  • joeint
    joeint Posts: 31
    I have the strriv play it works with an iPhone app there are chalanges and a game you can play or not you can add friends and see how well there doing. If anyone has the striiv play and wants to be friends let me know over 10k steps today for me.
  • kchang77
    kchang77 Posts: 76 Member
    But what about when you are riding a bike -- does the fit bit work for that? Or swimming?? I would like something that will track EVERYTHING I do.

    Get a garmin forerunner 910xt.
  • ajs03
    ajs03 Posts: 32
    I bought a fitness watch - there seems to be many out there to choose from of varying prices - the one I got (not too expensive) seems to be pretty good & accurate. It has a pedometer & other features. I've only had it a few days but so far I like it!
  • bids55
    bids55 Posts: 36 Member
    Great stuff. I have a sportline thinq and it just doesn't work. I will use ipod. Checked it out and it is bang on!! Thank you!
  • mellimeter
    mellimeter Posts: 102 Member
    If you don't mind the splurge, the Fitbit One seems very good. I've only had mine a few days, but experience so far is very positive.

    Don't you have to pay an online subscription for FitBit?


    I agree with the previous poster about the Omron. I have the same model - I've had it for years and years and it works great. Ditto on hooking it securely to your clothing or backpack.

    AN online subscription is not necessary, and I LOVE my FitBit
  • TrailRunner61
    TrailRunner61 Posts: 2,505 Member
    I just use a free pedometer app on my phone. It uses a gps to track how far you go, how many steps, etc. I think it's more accurate than the little clip on types.
  • Vendaloo
    Vendaloo Posts: 2
    I have used Omron--by far the best standard pedometer on the market. I now have a Fitbit One and it is fantastic. There is no subscription. And it syncs with MFP!!! Highly recommend it to everyone who is trying to lose weight.
  • sarahharmintx
    sarahharmintx Posts: 868 Member
    But what about when you are riding a bike -- does the fit bit work for that? Or swimming?? I would like something that will track EVERYTHING I do.

    I'm not sure if anything can track swimming. You would just have to estimate your cardio. Fitbit can't get wet.
    Ultra cant. I know. I killed 2. But the new ones are waterproof. I doubt they measure swimming though.
  • 1holegrouper
    1holegrouper Posts: 323 Member
    Omron is built very well. I have not tried a Fitbit. But I gave my pedometer away when I started running and now use a GPS based watch with heart monitor.
  • stumblinthrulife
    stumblinthrulife Posts: 2,558 Member
    But what about when you are riding a bike -- does the fit bit work for that? Or swimming?? I would like something that will track EVERYTHING I do.

    I'm not sure if anything can track swimming. You would just have to estimate your cardio. Fitbit can't get wet.
    Ultra cant. I know. I killed 2. But the new ones are waterproof. I doubt they measure swimming though.

    Splash proof and sweat proof, but not waterproof. You'd certainly not want to submerge it. And even if you did, I doubt something engineered to measure foot impacts would register the fluid motion of swimming.
  • MrsC160
    MrsC160 Posts: 85 Member
    Fitbit Zip is cheaper.

    I am lucky - my aunt found a Fitbit Zip and picked it up thinking it was a clip on pocket watch. She gave it to me. I spent an hour or so googling it, downloaded the free app, and have been wearing it for a week now. It runs of a watch battery and needs no additional hardware. I LOVE IT! Go with the Fitbit Zip.
  • dameelly
    dameelly Posts: 4
    I had the Striiv. Loved it at first. The app was really motivating and the Play tucked right in my bra. Then the Play wouldn't keep a charge so they replaced it. I am on my 4th Play now because they replace with refabs. I am getting a refund and ditching them. The app isn't fun anymore either.

    So I am shopping. Ordered a Fitbit One from Amazon and that one wouldn't work. I think it was used as it was on and had steps already. Will give Fitbit one more try though as I have heard a lot of good things. I don't like the case and the ruber coated clip and having to take it out everytime I want to charge it but it's a small annoyance.

    Good luck.
  • cadaverousbones
    cadaverousbones Posts: 421 Member
    I have been trying to decide between the Fitbit and the Striiv. So far people have said they all love their fitbits. Haven't heard from anyone who has a Striiv. I have a thread started about this topic if you wanna see what other people have said. I am deciding between these two because I want it to sync with MFP and with my phone. Both of these sync up with MFP and with bluetooth.

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