Fitness Trackers

I'm a fitbit girl!

I'm still using the Bodymedia, as it was the most accurate on the market when I bought it. However, they've broken the software, so it no longer syncs with MFP and it has constant problems uploading, so I will soon be looking for a replacement.

Of the old-school ones, I think Garmin Vivofit was next in line after Bodymedia...but there are some exciting new ones coming out soon, like the Amiigo, and I think I'll wait to see how well those work before deciding.

I'm always leery of items that ship from Asia, having been burned before on cheap electronics from there. They usually take 8+ weeks to arrive, often arrive non-functional and must be shipped back for replacement (taking months), and support in English is non-existent.

They can't make an Amazon ad with proper English, so who did the English for their app? The 'google translator English' would bug me. Kaluri = calorie, for example, in the ad.

I don't say this to be negative, just as a caveat emptor.

SnuggleSmacks wrote: »

LOL! We need a sarcasm font. Sorry, I wasn't remotely serious. I was making fun of the Engrish.

"Weight imbalance people:
Food addictive ability, through sports bracelet can know whether the energy consumption of the day is greater than the inhalation of heat"


I do love inhaling heat.

Haha! "/s" is usually a good indicator!

I have a fit bit personally but there's several new trackers coming out early 2015... a new Fitbit, Amiigo, and a Healbe GoBe (thought the technology is still up in the air for this one).. all of which are more technologically advanced than most of the current trackers out.

I loved my Body Media Fit but have recently switched to the Misfit Shine.

Jawbone just came out with the Up3 also. It's supposed to be a lot more advanced. In fact, some of the measurements appear to have come from their purchase of BodyMedia.

vicki269 wrote: »

If my Bodymedia will last (my armband keeps breaking) I will try to keep it through the holidays and look for the new ones to come out in 2015.

I don't think there is anything on the market just yet that is superior to the BodyMedia. While you're waiting, you can buy a replacement armband. They're about $7. I just ordered one a couple of weeks ago.

Glad you all posted this thread! I have a Garmin 305 that I'm afraid is on its last leg. I would like to change to 1 device that could handle the GPS route tracking, heart rate, calories burned AND be able to use it indoors just as a heart rate monitor. I've owned my 305 for 6 years now so if the new Garmin products last like this one, I'm getting one of those.

Love my Misfit SHINE! Does what I need it to do: Motivate my rear end to get up and move! (and I love that it tracks my sleep, the area I need the most work on.) Top selling points: 1. No charging required. 2. Waterproof. 3. It really, REALLY, is pretty. I just have the plain gray colored one (it was half-off) and would prefer one of the fashion colors (I love the wine and storm) but the $50 price break makes GRAY beautiful! I did buy the necklace and the leather watch band...they track the same. I've used the clip on several different body parts as well as just loose in my pocket...same. Love this little device. Granted it IS just a glorified pedometer, but that's all that I was looking for. My favorite thing each day is to give it a little tap and see the lights "dance" around if my goal has been met. If I'm not quite there it DOES motivate me to get a little more activity in. I just had to raise my daily goal because I was meeting it way before dinner. If I can push myself to complete it early, then it needs to be higher...speaking of which...time for this girl to go work out so that I can get my "dancing lights" today! ((HUGS)) to all!

ETA: I was a diehard BM FIT wearer but it died after 4 years of continuous wear. I, too, can't seem to get behind Jawbone. If something isn't broke, don't fix it.

arijaycomet wrote: »

Some great replies in here. I'm another notch on the post of "not a Jawbone fan" ... I don't have any BodyMedia experience, but I've tested virtually all the trackers on the market today. Check out my blog: http://www.arijaycomet.com

As other said, a good heart rate monitor (HRM) would be a great accompany to your current list of devices. I personally prefer a chest strap, but you could get a device that has a HRM build in like the new Fitbit Charge HR when it comes out next year. Right now the best option would be the Basis Peak ... again check out my blog, tons of recent reviews of most of these products.

I'm a huge fan of the Garmin Vivofit and Vivosmart because those link directly to your HRM, allowing you to leave your phone stashed away. And the Vivofit has an amazing battery life of one year. The Vivosmart gives some geeky fun like notifications and other features. I'm rocking a Vivosmart daily right now and have enjoyed it. Good luck happy hunting -- ari / arijaycomet.com

What is your opinion of the Garmin FR15--Have you tried it

What is wrong with the Polar 60--Its a good HRM

lorraineg57 wrote: »

I was looking at the Up3 due to the BM sensors as well. I too have a BM band I'm looking to replace. I got all excited because I thought the Up3 was going to have continuous HRM on release. Then I saw elsewhere that it will only do resting HR on release and continuous HRM at a later date. I do like the idea of the BM sensors but I really want continuous HRM from the get- go...not sometime in the future.

I also don't like the idea of a wristworn device. I do kettlebells and heavybag work and the band will get beat with the kb's and will have to go under gloves. Sounds uncomfortable. Not much choice though since there's nothing else out there.

I nearly changed my mind about the Up3 when I read the same thing about the continuous HRM...but then I thought, my Bodymedia was impressively accurate without the HR...an Up3 with BM sensors plus extra sensors should be at least that accurate, right? So I went ahead and ordered...but if I find that I don't like it, it comes with a 60 day guarantee. Hopefully, by then, the Fitbit Surge will be out and there will be some reviews.