Body Media?

If you do a search here you'll find loads of posts on this- there's also a group.

I got a BMF after trying and returning a Fitbit One. I feel the numbers it gives me to be above average in accuracy (especially after comparing to the Fitbit.) It is more than just a pedometer (look up the website for details on how it works.) My major exercise is walking, occasionally outside but mostly with Leslie Sansone DVD Walk Away the Pounds. Outside I have compared the numbers with Runtastic and Runkeeper and results have been very close. With the DVD I compared the numbers over a couple of weeks and calories burned, physical activity and steps have remained pretty consistent. I find the sleep function to be interesting--I knew I woke up a lot but was surprised to find out just how often and how little sleep I actually get. Some people feel that having to wear the armband all the time to be a "con". However after a few days I no longer noticed it. It doesn't have to be real snug to work and it doesn't slip. I don't have a problem with redness or irritation which has been reported but the solution seems to be to occasionally move the armband to a slightly different spot--either up or down your arm. I always wear at least short sleeves because I don't like my saggy arms so the armband doesn't show. Having to have a subscription to the website to see the charts and results is also reported as a "con" but I feel it is affordable. I purchased mine from Costco for $119.99 which included 12 month subscription. The normal purchase comes with 3 free months. I have the LINK so it pairs via bluetooth with both my smartphone and my ASUS tablet. It is supposedly not as reliable with some equipment like ellipticals. I hope to get an elliptical so I might get a HRM then. However BMF is supposed to come out with a new monitor that will have/link to an optional HRM later this fall. I hope this helps.

Yes, the Body Media Fit can connect to your phone's Body Media app via Bluetooth. I use it with my iPad, since my phone runs Android, not IOS. I've been wearing my BMFit since November and I really like it. The more you wear it, the more accurate it becomes (more data points = more accuracy).