BodyMediaFit vs Fitbit

fitcolette
fitcolette Posts: 67
in Health and Weight Loss
I have the Bodymedia fit band and love it, however I'm not a fan of having that device on my upper arm every day in this weather and with work. I like the concept of the fitbit being on the wrist with nice colors to choose from.

I was wondering if anyone has used both, and if Fitbit was just as accurate as the bodymedia.

Thank you in advance :)

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  • kglading
    kglading Posts: 80 Member
    Bump! I'm interested as well! Considering buying one but not sure which to buy!
  • StephieWillcox
    StephieWillcox Posts: 627 Member
    If you get a Fitbit you will also need a HRM to log all the exercise that Fitbit can't (so anything that isn't walking/running).

    I have a Fitbit and HRM and LOVE the combination - especially as I have the fitbit one clipped to my bra so no one can see.

    I had a bodymedia but HATED the fact that everyone could see it all the time, I felt embarassed and as a result stopped wearing it.

    My fitbit works great for me - I wear it all day long and it tracks all the walking around I do wonderfully. Then when I'm doing my "scheduled" workout I put my HRM on and use the cals from that to override the fitbit at those points.

    It's a simple setup once you get the hang of it :)
  • Samstan101
    Samstan101 Posts: 699 Member
    I have a Fitbit and have found that the HRM was unnecessary. Fitbit has a good log of activities and I've found the calories burned were pretty accurate for me compared to the HRM data (at least in my experience).
  • fitcolette
    fitcolette Posts: 67
    The Fitbit I am interested is the one that goes on your wrist, and even tracks sleep. I too hate the fact that everyone can see the bodymedia armband and that is why I stopped using it...however, it is a wonderful and powerful gadget. With summer being here, and tank tops/dresses, that is not the fashion statement I am looking for LOL

    Do you have to have subscription for online use with the Fitbit?

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