Fitbit vs. BodyMedia Fit

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  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    The company I work for is providing us with a fitbit, I'm really excited to try it. I just ordered mine yesterday.

    really? omg what kind of job do you have?!?! I want!!

    Just a heads up..make sure it's the Flex and not the Force. The Force has been recalled because too many people were having allergic reactions to the nickle in the band.
  • gtalton
    gtalton Posts: 4
    I will likely be returning this BodyMedia Link tomorrow ... I've only had it 3-4 days but I can't get it to read my calories burned even close to where it should be. Right now it's usually reading about 40% of the calories burned versus simple heart rate calculations. For example, I'm 46, weigh 160 and over the 6 treadmill workouts my average heart rate was 135 for 90 minutes that's over 1100 calories .. this device is showing about 400 calories burned and that's after I purposely added several inches to my height profile to help compensate .... tell me where this is remotely correct? I have used several calorie counters this is just one I used. http://www.shapesense.com/fitness-exercise/calculators/heart-rate-based-calorie-burn-calculator.aspx
  • shoeloveramber
    shoeloveramber Posts: 291 Member
    I have a FitBit One and love it but I have a new reason to love it.

    I lost my FitBit , searched everywhere for it, found it and it had been run over by a car. I e-mailed FitBit and even though it was clear as day MY fault it died they are sending me a brand new one for FREE. I do not even have to pay for shipping! If you can prove you purchased it within a year they give you a free one even if you lost it. If it's been over a year they give you one for 50% off. Now that is customer service!!
  • SnuggleSmacks
    SnuggleSmacks Posts: 3,731 Member
    One thing to keep in mind is that Fitbit connects through Bluetooth Smart, while BodyMedia connects through regular Bluetooth...so if you have an older phone, you won't be able to sync it with the Fitbit. I have a Droid Razr Maxx, so I'm leaning toward the BodyMedia as I prefer having the phone connectivity.
  • Love62
    Love62 Posts: 18
    I've always used a Polar HRM, but I'm now using a Fitbit Flex and absolutely love it! Easy to use, syncs to MFP and comfortable to wear on the wrist. I returned my Polar HRM after only a day. Too bulky. I love how Fitbit keeps me motivated with emails, text messages and lights up/vibrates when I reach my step goal. Love this thing, I even have several other wristbands in different colors.

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