Polar Loop vs Garmin Vivofit?

I have the polar loop but use a separate polar FT7 for HRM. I'm still trying to "use" my polar loop. all i look at is activaty and the time. I need to learn how to use it. btw it charges to 100% with-in 30min.

I bought the Loop last weekend and LOVE it. Been wearing it since Sunday afternoon and just had to charge it this morning after working out. I think one of my favorite things about it is the fact that it's water proof. Don't have to take it off to shower or swim, or worry about it getting wet if you run or bike outside in the rain. I use it in conjuntion with my H7 HRM (which I previously had).

I love this thing. I've previously used the Body Media Fit Link armband too, this is way better.

I'm not familiar with that Garmin model but I have the Loop. In the beginning I was not a fan but now I like it. I think most of the glitches they had with early release have been worked out. I have worn my five days without charging with no problem. I don't link it to my phone at all so I can't speak to that. I wear it 24/7 and when I workout I add the HRM. I do wish it displayed my calories burned during after my workout but I have to get on line to see that breakdown or either mentally make a note of what my calories are at before I link the HRM, which I never remember to do. When it initially came out I thought DC Rainmaker and other bloggers must have been getting them for free because they left out a lot of the negatives that I along with other users were experiencing.

I used to wear a regular Polar HRM that I have since retired it because of the Loop. The user interface could still be better but overall I am happy and I wish it did vibrate alerts for inactivity but overall I am happy.

I am toying with the idea of getting the HRM for the polar loop and retiring my FT7. but I would have to sync everytime I do any exercise. still debating this.

Well, the syncing consist of putting on the chest strap and hitting the button on the wrist unit until the heart appears showing your heart rate so like seconds basically.

I was just looking at the Vivofit online & did a search to see if anyone here was talking about it. I currently have a Garmin Forerunner 210 with HRM strap and I wear a Fitbit Flex. I like my Flex, but I have to charge it every 4 days so the one-year battery life on the Vivoflex is appealing.

If they eventually get the Garmin to work with MFP then I'd consider one for sure!

Rumors (from quality sources) are that several larger fitness/health sites (including MFP) will have integration with Garmin by the end of the month to mid-April. Garmin holding their API has always been the problem but they are opening it up for a $5000 fee which will block out the small players.

The other issue with Gamin/Vivofit is their own device integration with their Connect software. Right now if you use the Vivofit and another Garmin device at the same time (like a GPS watch w/HRM on a run), the data from that event is "doubled". This is supposed to be fixed with the next Connect update (again in the "next 30 day" time frame) where the non-Vivofit data will override the Vivofit data during that event. I've gone back to using my old Timex Run Trainer with my Vivofit for now until this is solved.

Vivofit! I had a fitbit flex but need to track HR for maximum benefit and the vivofit works great with my Garmin HR monitor. I am sure they will synch to MFP soon..because MFP has such a strong following, they'd be silly not to. IF YOU ARE SERIOUS ABOUT HR TRACKING, this is a great device. It calculates your HR based on age and when you're working out, it's easy to read and know which zone you're in. This is HR tracking simplified.

Beware if you have an older Macbook Pro O/S. I had 10.6.8 (Snow Leopard) and Garmin Connect (the software you need to synch your device) didn't work. I spent several hours doing the upgrade (free download from Apple store) to Maverick but needed to do it anyhow and this motivated me. The vivofit paired/synched like a dream.

I was a little concerned about the size of vivofit but it's super comfy and not much bigger than the flex and probably the same size as force. The only thing I miss is the vibrating alarm clock on the fitbit...but I can live without that.

Definitely agree that dcrainmaker is the place to go for comparing the two. I bought my wife the Vivofit and she loves it. Lighting has not been an issue. Both are waterproofed.

To my mind not having to recharge was a big factor but the feature my wife seems to like most is the inactivity alert. Gave the Loop seiours consideration, though. Pretty sure you'd be happy with either.

Does anyone know if the Vivofit is compatible with Polar's H7 strap?

Thanks!

I was just looking at the Vivofit online & did a search to see if anyone here was talking about it. I currently have a Garmin Forerunner 210 with HRM strap and I wear a Fitbit Flex. I like my Flex, but I have to charge it every 4 days so the one-year battery life on the Vivoflex is appealing.

With the vivofit, you can use your FR210's HR strap, so one less thing to buy

I have the Vivofit and I love it. The other option I was considering was the Loop, but didn't really like that I had to manually cut the strap for it to fit. The Vivofit comes with 2 sizes of straps and you are able to buy additional colors if you'd like.

Beyond the aesthetics, I have found the Vivofit extremely helpful in "nudging" me to get up and move around. That little red bar at the top is some days my nemesis but it really does help with motivating you to at least do a quick walk around the office to keep yourself moving. Also, as you become more active, your daily goal is increased which I love. It's a way to challenge yourself in increments rather than having a set amount each day.

The only con I can speak to is the calculation of calories. I just posted a topic for discussion about this, and the comparison I've noticed between the Vivofit and my Polar HRM. It's off and I'm not sure which is accurate. (http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1331320-garmin-vivofit-vs-polar-ft40-calorie-calculation)

Only things I did not like about the VivoFit was it did not give a current time/calorie burn of exercise, just fitness tracking throughout the day. And you could barely see the thing at night (no light). The new Garmin is supposed to address those issues.

Never tried d Polar.