Fitbit, Jawbone, or something else?

I love my fitbit flex!

I have a fitbit and love it

I am in the Market for a new treadmill. But there so many that. I would love some suggestions. Thanks

Honestly, end of 2014 - start of 2015 is going to be a boon for new, higher tech gadgets that measure a lot more perimeters other than movement and steps. I would wait.

I have the Fitbit Flex and I love it!

It depends on if you're going for something general, something accurate, and if you really want the ability to sync a heart rate monitor for workouts.

Many people swear by Fitbit, but when I tested it, it wasn't completely accurate. It didn't count steps when I was pushing a shopping cart. Same for most of the others. I found this to be a huge drawback. On the other hand, Fitbit is the only one with the vibrating alarm which can be set to gently and silently wake you in the morning (great if you sleep with another person and have different waking times) or to alert you that you've been still too long. If you want something a bit more accurate which is still Fitbit, get one of the clip-ons. This can go on your waistband or bra strap or in a pocket, and being closer to your center of gravity, it doesn't rely on the movement of your arm, and can pick up steps while pushing or carrying things. But, I don't think they have the vibrate feature.

Polar Loop and Garmin Vivofit both allow you to sync up a chest strap heart rate monitor. However, as of yet, neither of them link to MFP.

Bodymedia is the most accurate, because it measures things other than just steps, like skin temp and moisture, so it knows how hard you're working. I understand you can also hook up a Garmin ant-based chest strap, but I haven't tried that. It links to MFP, Runkeeper, and some other apps. It has a great website which allows you to export Excel files with all of your info, so you can track your calorie deficit over a period of time, for example, minus 10,000 calories over three weeks. It's worn on the upper arm, so it can be covered with a sleeve, and it's closer to the center of gravity and doesn't just rely on arm movement, so it picks up the shopping cart steps. Its only drawback is that there is a $7 monthly subscription.

There's a bunch of newer ones out, or coming out soon, like the Amiigo, which looks really interesting. I suggest googling the crap out of "fitness tracker" and read some reviews, and pay attention to the differences in how they work. Some will only connect to newer phones which use Bluetooth Smart or Ant technology, so it matters how new your iPhone is. Some will have a screen or indicator lights so that you don't have to constantly look at your phone to see how you're doing. Some will allow you to set your own goals, some will not. Some will allow you to buy extra straps in different colors so you're not stuck with the never-ending piece of ugly jewelry.

I have tried Fitbit Flex, Fitbit One, and Fitbit Ultra (Cant buy new anymore). Honestly Fitbit One and Fitbit Ultra are the best of those for a couple of reasons...

1. Fitbit Flex (not sure about other wrist bands) does not count floors climbed...
2. Fitbit Flex (and other wristbands) don't seem as accurate as they count arm movements not just walking.

As for Fitbit ONE vs Fitbit Ultra??? I prefer the Fitbit Ultra for the simple reason that I can attach it to a lanyard of sorts and I wont lose it that way. The Fitbit ONE has no place to clip a lanyard to it and I have lost 2 as a result. Sure the Fitbit ONE has a belt clip but it is held in by friction, nothing else.

The only advantage of a wristband that I can think of is ease of use for tracking sleep habits. They all track sleep, but the non-wristbands need to be put into a wristband while you sleep. I tracked my sleep for more than 6 months and still do off and on. Honestly I learned what I needed to know for now about my sleep habits so this doesn't bother me.

I personally will stay away from all wristbands for the reasons stated above. As for which is best? I don't know, but whatever you get make sure you have a way to attach it to your clothing so it doesn't get lost.

I have a Garmin Vivofit and love it. You can wear a heart rate monitor chest strap with it to record other activities other then just step based. It has just recently integrated with MFP.

It's great because you dont have to charge it and waterproof. and It's a wrist strap.

Polar Loop and Garmin Vivofit both allow you to sync up a chest strap heart rate monitor. However, as of yet, neither of them link to MFP.

Garmin Vivofit JUST linked to MFP this morning!!!

I love my FitBit Flex!

Polar Loop and Garmin Vivofit both allow you to sync up a chest strap heart rate monitor. However, as of yet, neither of them link to MFP.

Garmin Vivofit JUST linked to MFP this morning!!!

Vivofit user here, really they are finally linked after so many of us raised a ruckus about the lack o' linkage?!? How do you link them (vivo w/ mfp), from Garmin Connect or from mfp? or both?