fitbit for Christmas

pettycoatjunction
pettycoatjunction Posts: 866 Member
in Introduce Yourself
I see that one of my local stores is finally carrying a variety of fitbits. I am wondering which style you have and which styles you would suggest! Ready, set, go.... help me out on a possible gift for me!!! :happy:

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  • Whereismycoffee
    Whereismycoffee Posts: 130 Member
    I see that one of my local stores is finally carrying a variety of fitbits. I am wondering which style you have and which styles you would suggest! Ready, set, go.... help me out on a possible gift for me!!! :happy:

    Might want to repost this under the exercise / fitness board, since you posted this in the introduce yourself board. I hope there is someone out there who can help with this. I am in the same boat, been looking at them trying to decide too.
  • minuz5
    minuz5 Posts: 256 Member
    i've got fitbit flex, thought force should be much better. :) Pretty handy thing, you can sync it with MFP and it will add the calories you burned to your allowance.
  • wpwarrior88
    wpwarrior88 Posts: 1,503 Member
    I got a pre-loved Fitbit One as an early Christmas present and I really like it. Syncing it with MFP is easy, plus you can sync it to Walgreens and get more points! I like the fitbit site and use it in conjunction with MFP (all entries still done on MFP.)
  • jaz050465
    jaz050465 Posts: 3,508 Member
    If you do a search here you will find hundreds of posts on here with lots of opinions.
  • nyckolle
    nyckolle Posts: 4 Member
    I started with a fitbit Ultra and loved it so much that when the flex came out I sold my ultra to get the wristband. I ended up getting a fitbit force. I love the idea of the wristband but it is not accurate at all. It counts everytime you move your arm (driving, eating, combing your hair.....). Now I have a Fitbit one and I love it.
  • Hurricane_C
    Hurricane_C Posts: 806 Member
    I used to have a FitBit Ultra. I loved it. When I bought my boyfriend a One for his birthday we ended up getting me one as well and I sold my Ultra. I absolutely love it.
    I got a pre-loved Fitbit One as an early Christmas present and I really like it. Syncing it with MFP is easy, plus you can sync it to Walgreens and get more points! I like the fitbit site and use it in conjunction with MFP (all entries still done on MFP.)

    You can sync it to Walgreens?! How and for what purpose?
  • tink11464
    tink11464 Posts: 119 Member
    I have the new Fitbit Force. LOVE it!!! Has a display (also a watch) that shows my steps, calories burned, miles walked, etc... It is awesome!!! But it only works with certain "gadgets" (ipod 3, 4 and mini, certain iphones and samsungs). Check that info before you buy :)
  • Whereismycoffee
    Whereismycoffee Posts: 130 Member
    Do all the Fitbits require a fancy smart gadget to work? I am clueless about them.
  • laneer75
    laneer75 Posts: 45 Member
    I used to have a FitBit Ultra. I loved it. When I bought my boyfriend a One for his birthday we ended up getting me one as well and I sold my Ultra. I absolutely love it.
    I got a pre-loved Fitbit One as an early Christmas present and I really like it. Syncing it with MFP is easy, plus you can sync it to Walgreens and get more points! I like the fitbit site and use it in conjunction with MFP (all entries still done on MFP.)

    You can sync it to Walgreens?! How and for what purpose?

    Walgreen's has an activity program where you earn points for logging your weight and exercise. Those points translate into Balance Rewards which translate into cash. I have almost $10 in rewards, although am not sure how to redeem them. :)
  • airangel59
    airangel59 Posts: 1,887 Member
    Got the Flex in July, moved to the Force & love it.

    Also can sync to EveryMove, Earndit, AchieveMint as well as Walgreens for points, discounts, cash & goodies. Also donate your calories burnt to the weightlossproject.org
  • ProgressNotPerfection32
    ProgressNotPerfection32 Posts: 1,155 Member
    i've got fitbit flex, thought force should be much better. :) Pretty handy thing, you can sync it with MFP and it will add the calories you burned to your allowance.

    Ditto this
  • jaz050465
    jaz050465 Posts: 3,508 Member
    Do all the Fitbits require a fancy smart gadget to work? I am clueless about them.
    What do you mean? Fitbit IS the gadget
  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
    I've ordered the force, personally. It should be here...one day. /sigh
  • RyanJK85
    RyanJK85 Posts: 580 Member
    great gift! Love mine flex
  • coolraul07
    coolraul07 Posts: 1,606 Member
    Proud FitBit One owner; I LOVE it.

    Here's my profile in case anyone wants to send a FR via FitBit site:
    http://www.fitbit.com/user/259YYX
  • pettycoatjunction
    pettycoatjunction Posts: 866 Member
    Thanks everyone for all the input! Keep your opinions coming... there seems to be a fitbit for everyone!
  • Whereismycoffee
    Whereismycoffee Posts: 130 Member
    Do all the Fitbits require a fancy smart gadget to work? I am clueless about them.
    What do you mean? Fitbit IS the gadget

    Sorry I forgot to check back on my post. :embarassed: By fancy smart gadget I ment do they require a smart phone to work? Or can they just be used with a standard old fashion desktop computers. I keep hearing about syncing them up with smart phones.
  • cornica12
    cornica12 Posts: 1
    no it should be able to wirelessly syn from your pc i use my pc just follow the directions or go to fitbit website they can help you.mine automatclu synced when i plug in the syned tongle.i have a fitbit one selling it to pay for something rlse
  • kevinhlc
    kevinhlc Posts: 7 Member
    I just got the force for Christmas. I'm hoping that it will get me motivated to lose 33 pounds. So far I've enjoyed the Force and it seems to be fairly accurate regarding my step count. I'm still learning about Myfitnesspal and The Fit in regards to how they collaborate with each other... Good luck everyone..
  • stang_girl88
    stang_girl88 Posts: 234 Member
    I have the FItbit One, have had it for two years and love it! If this one dies, I would buy another one. No problems with it either.

    Edited to add: I just noticed the original post was early December so I am sure you have one already. For some reason I thought you were buying yourself one after Christmas lol. I hope you are enjoying your Fitbit
  • pettycoatjunction
    pettycoatjunction Posts: 866 Member
    I am buying myself one... with in the week! I love the input everyone is giving me. It looks like the majority of you like the One. I will do a bit more research and then get started walking and climbing some stairs! Thanks so much for all the tips!
  • Vickiheiss
    Vickiheiss Posts: 9 Member
    I started with a Fitbit Ultra about 2 years ago. Unfortunately I got soaking wet on a boat trip last spring and "fried" the unit. I replaced it with a Fitbit One. I really love it! I bought one for my husband for Christmas and he is enjoying trying to do as many steps and stairs as I do in a day.
  • LeslieC1970
    LeslieC1970 Posts: 160
    I have the Fitbit Force and love it. It has been about a month and it does motivate me to get going.
  • lilawolf
    lilawolf Posts: 1,690 Member
    Warnings for Fitbits and other HRMS:

    1. They are completely inaccurate for anything other than steady state cardio. If you weight train, do HITT, sprints etc, the numbers will be way off.

    2. If you work out in an elevated temperature, the calories will be inflated. Higher temps increase your heart rate but not your calorie burn.

    3. If the straps are dirty in the least, the number could be way off.

    4. If you heart rate is irregular or otherwise not normal, the HRM will give you incorrect results.

    5. If the relationship between your heart rate and your VO2 max is not completely average, the burn will be off (need a doc to check this too)

    HRMs can be a good tool, but just know that they are not 100% accurate or infallible. These caveats are always downplayed.
  • Pmscur
    Pmscur Posts: 19 Member
    Thank you all for posting on this subject. My husband and I were looking into getting a FitBit and are still trying to decide.
    I more tool for success , I like it!
  • jessicarabbit8
    jessicarabbit8 Posts: 9 Member
    Warnings for Fitbits and other HRMS:

    1. They are completely inaccurate for anything other than steady state cardio. If you weight train, do HITT, sprints etc, the numbers will be way off.

    2. If you work out in an elevated temperature, the calories will be inflated. Higher temps increase your heart rate but not your calorie burn.

    3. If the straps are dirty in the least, the number could be way off.

    4. If you heart rate is irregular or otherwise not normal, the HRM will give you incorrect results.

    5. If the relationship between your heart rate and your VO2 max is not completely average, the burn will be off (need a doc to check this too)

    HRMs can be a good tool, but just know that they are not 100% accurate or infallible. These caveats are always downplayed.

    I don't believe any of the Fit Bits measure your heart rate at all. They are pedometers primarily.
  • jessicarabbit8
    jessicarabbit8 Posts: 9 Member
    I have a Fit Bit One and love it :)

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