Fitbit Charge HR
GWH1967
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G'day,
I am looking at the Fitbit Charge HR as my next tracker but I am being a little put off by the 1 ATM ability. Does anyone know if you have to be super protective of the device, and how much water is too much before it gets killed off, meaning, will showering with it on be detrimental or okay. I really want a tracker that'll negate the need for a HR Strap.
Cheers and thanks in advance
Gav
I am looking at the Fitbit Charge HR as my next tracker but I am being a little put off by the 1 ATM ability. Does anyone know if you have to be super protective of the device, and how much water is too much before it gets killed off, meaning, will showering with it on be detrimental or okay. I really want a tracker that'll negate the need for a HR Strap.
Cheers and thanks in advance
Gav
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I'm looking at this one too. My understanding is that it's ok for accidental splashes but you would need to take it off for showering/swimming, etc0
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That's my take, too. It's shower safe (supposedly--I don't wear mine in the shower), and sweat safe, but you're going to want to be careful.0
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I am really hoping the Charge HR is what I am thinking it is... Will it be able to track calories burned via weight lifting, calisthenics, or even running on a treadmill? I have such a hard time knowing my calories burned during the first two workouts I listed.
I am really excited to get one if the above is true.
Anyone see any big reason to go with the Surge? I have not seen a compelling reason yet...0 -
From my understanding, the Surge not only has the GPS and music controls, but has better customization for activities that are not step based, and it can understand what activities you're doing.
However, none of that works out to being worth $100 more to me. I have the HR, and it adjusts calories based on heart rate. I'm pretty pleased with mine.0 -
I just wonder how accurate the heart rate monitoring would be at the wrist. I have a Polar FT4 with a chest strap and often wonder about its accuracy! During Zumba today I watched it drop to zero, then jump to 150, then down to 115 ... I like the feedback but it's SO frustrating sometimes, and Polar is a top name in HRMs. I have also heard that most monitors are for "steady state cardio" on their calorie estimates (so not for weight lifting). I'll be interested in hearing the reviews as more people wear it. Right now I'll stick with my One and try to get the batteries replaced in my Polar HRM and see if that helps...0
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I still have my FORCE. It still works. Im researching whether to get the CHARGE or HR next. As for me i dont see the necessity with SURGE at this time. Id be afraid to sweat with it on. Pricey0
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GPS is the only reason i see between hr charge and surge.I am really hoping the Charge HR is what I am thinking it is... Will it be able to track calories burned via weight lifting, calisthenics, or even running on a treadmill? I have such a hard time knowing my calories burned during the first two workouts I listed.
I am really excited to get one if the above is true.
Anyone see any big reason to go with the Surge? I have not seen a compelling reason yet...
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G'day,
I am looking at the Fitbit Charge HR as my next tracker but I am being a little put off by the 1 ATM ability. Does anyone know if you have to be super protective of the device, and how much water is too much before it gets killed off, meaning, will showering with it on be detrimental or okay. I really want a tracker that'll negate the need for a HR Strap.
Cheers and thanks in advance
Gav
Sweat primarily. You should not shower with it, is my understanding.
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this in on their site:
Water Resistance
Charge HR is sweat, rain and splash proof. However, the device is not swim proof or showerproof. With any wearable device, it’s best for your skin if the band stays dry and clean.0 -
Also wanting to purchase Fitbit Charge HR... so far not available yet! Is that right? Has anyone got one yet?0
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I did. It is available earlier this week. It is on back order too.0
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I just received it yesterday. I'm wearing it for the first time today and also wearing fitbit one to compare steps. 16000 steps on Charge HR and 13250 on Fitbit One. 6 flights of steps on One and 12 on Charge HR. Im going to wear both for awhile and compare. I don't want to think I'm getting steps I'm not getting.0
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joanheyrman wrote: »I just received it yesterday. I'm wearing it for the first time today and also wearing fitbit one to compare steps. 16000 steps on Charge HR and 13250 on Fitbit One. 6 flights of steps on One and 12 on Charge HR. Im going to wear both for awhile and compare. I don't want to think I'm getting steps I'm not getting.
Are you wearing it on your non-dominant wrist but have it set to dominant wrist? I have a Flex (really want a Charge HR) and the step count that way was pretty consistent with my One.0 -
I am really hoping the Charge HR is what I am thinking it is... Will it be able to track calories burned via weight lifting, calisthenics, or even running on a treadmill? I have such a hard time knowing my calories burned during the first two workouts I listed.
I am really excited to get one if the above is true.
Anyone see any big reason to go with the Surge? I have not seen a compelling reason yet...
Yes, it tracks your calories burned all day even during exercise. It is the most accurate way to track burned calories because it considers your heart rate. The higher you get your heart rate the more calories you're burning. Much more accurate than plugging in the duration of exercise into MFP. I got the charge HR yesterday and love it so far. I didn't get the surge bc it's bulkier.0 -
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I ordered mine (large, plum) on Tuesday when it was first released. It won't ship for 6-8 weeks
It's my first activity tracker and I'm so excited to use it!! 0 -
jmarie1025 wrote: »I ordered mine (large, plum) on Tuesday when it was first released. It won't ship for 6-8 weeks It's my first activity tracker and I'm so excited to use it!!
The plum looks soo nice, but i couldnt wait and went with basic black
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I am really hoping the Charge HR is what I am thinking it is... Will it be able to track calories burned via weight lifting, calisthenics, or even running on a treadmill? I have such a hard time knowing my calories burned during the first two workouts I listed.
I am really excited to get one if the above is true.
Anyone see any big reason to go with the Surge? I have not seen a compelling reason yet...
The correlation between HR and calorie burn that even allows a formula is ONLY for steady-state aerobic exercise - same HR for 2-4 min.
Weight lifting is neither steady-state nor aerobic (if done correctly), and calisthenics is not steady-state even if aerobic.
So both will result in formula giving inflated calorie burn. By how much is totally known and person specific.
The amount of inflation depends on fitness level.
Next time you are on the treadmill with HRM, watch that HR, and from a slow jog, increase your speed by 1 mph, and watch the HR.
If very fit, the lag time before it starts increasing may be a tad long, if unfit, it'll jump up fast.
In either case, after some minutes at higher level, it'll also drop a tad down to the actual level needed for that level of effort. So for some period of time it was inflated over what was really needed.
Now lower the speed by 1 mph, and see how long it takes to lower back down.
If fit, it'll drop fast and back to prior level at that speed. If unfit, it may take awhile and may never lower back down to HR that was required before.
All that shows that HR is not exactly tied to level of effort, and level of effort means calorie burn.
Ultimate example is stop running and stand there. Whole time your HR is dropping it's obviously inflated badly for the actual level of effort - standing.0 -
Just got my Charge HR in the mail yesterday! It's my first fitbit!0
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beachbum13 wrote: »clathrop17 wrote: »
How long did it take to arrive? has backorder indicated on web.
I ordered it 1/6 (I signed up on fitbit.com to be notified when it came out and then ordered it as soon as I got that notification). It shipped 1/8. It arrived 1/100 -
I just wonder how accurate the heart rate monitoring would be at the wrist. I have a Polar FT4 with a chest strap and often wonder about its accuracy! During Zumba today I watched it drop to zero, then jump to 150, then down to 115 ... I like the feedback but it's SO frustrating sometimes, and Polar is a top name in HRMs. I have also heard that most monitors are for "steady state cardio" on their calorie estimates (so not for weight lifting). I'll be interested in hearing the reviews as more people wear it. Right now I'll stick with my One and try to get the batteries replaced in my Polar HRM and see if that helps...
I have the same problem with my Polar FT4!! It used to be accurate but then started giving me really high readings and then drop to 0. I replaced the batteries and it didn't help. I also have a VS sports bra that has a HR strap built in so you only have to snap on the little clip, and that didn't make a difference either. So I gave up on Polar and got the fitbit Charge HR.
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beachbum13 wrote: »The plum looks soo nice, but i couldnt wait and went with basic black
I couldn't wait either. I washed my One on New Year's Eve and was going through FitBit withdrawl! My black Charge HR should arrive today. In the meantime, my One came back to life on Saturday after being dead for 10 days. (So, if that happens to someone else, put it in rice and be patient.)
I may have found a way that I can get a plum Charge HR without spending an extra $150. My son wants one eventually, but isn't in a hurry and it looks like his wrist may not be too big for a Large (he has big hands, so I was surprised his wrists aren't that big). So, once I confirm that my black will fit him, I'll order a plum and he'll buy my black one from me once it comes.0 -
For those with HRM straps, but this would not apply to the Fitbit's.
Dry winter air that has been heated, combined with polyester clothes rubbing - creates static.
Static interferes with reading the reversals in the electrical charge of the heart pumping.
Usually results in elevated, either by a set amount (like 10 bpm), or it spikes up to nonsense number and holds, or finally drops.
Way to confirm - press shirt against the strap and see if HR drops instantly by some amount.
Static Guard spray can help greatly, as well as finally sweating enough.
For it just cutting out, sounds like signal was lost, so batteries on either side could be causing weak sending or receiving ability.0 -
I ordered a plum in large on amazon. No time listed for date of delivery. Its still showing 8-10 weeks on fitbit.com . I ordered from amazon because the order can easily be cancelled if I happen to find one in the store. I've heard its difficult to cancel an order from fitbit.com. I hope it come quickly!0
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G'day,
I am looking at the Fitbit Charge HR as my next tracker but I am being a little put off by the 1 ATM ability. Does anyone know if you have to be super protective of the device, and how much water is too much before it gets killed off, meaning, will showering with it on be detrimental or okay. I really want a tracker that'll negate the need for a HR Strap.
Cheers and thanks in advance
Gav
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Got the notification that it was available on Jan. 6, ordered it within a day or so after that, and it arrived today! I thought it would take much longer so I am thrilled. It's my first tracker and I just set it up tonight, so tomorrow I will start using it. I am glad to have this group to help me through what are sure to be some confusing moments for me. :-)0
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I didn't get a notification even though I signed up for one with different emails but still got nothing.
Ordered mine yesterday but there seems to be a backlog of orders now as it states it ships in 1-2 weeks 0 -
I wouldn't waste money on the HR or the surge. The technology just isn't there yet for accurate heart rates via the wrist. If you're dead set on a HRM then get a Bluetooth chest strap and sync it to one of the many apps available in order to get an accurate reading.0
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Just ordered mine from Amazon - should be here tomorrow. I hope the heart rate monitoring is accurate; for $20 extra vs. the regular Charge, I'm willing to risk it. Really I'm mostly excited that it'll actually display the time of day on my wrist - that's the kind of revolutionary thinking that's contributed so much to Fitbit's success.0
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