Fitness Trackers!
krystaallison
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So who all has a fitness tracker? What kind? Should I really spend ~$100 on one? Is it worth it?
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I've had a fitbit zip for about 6 months and I LOVE it. It cost about $60 CAD- I didn't want to spend much because I wasn't sure if I'd like it. Mine just counts steps, distance and calories burned, nothing fancy, but it's enough for me. Also you can link it up to your mfp account and it will automatically update your activity burn on mfp, which is handy.
Another positive- my parents and sister each have fitbit fitness trackers too, and with the app there's a competitive element. I definitely feel a perverse satisfaction in knowing I've walked 8x more steps than my dad this week...1 -
I have one.
I have had a Fitbit Zip ($60) and a Fitbit Flex ($100). I'm currently using a Garmin VivoFit.
That's up to you. You don't need it to lose weight.
For me, it was. I started with the Zip so that I could try it out and see how I liked it. I upgraded to a Flex after about 9 months of using the Zip. While I liked the Flex, I had bad luck with it. I was going to replace it with the Fitbit One in Dec, but I saw the Garmin VivoFit on sale for $75. I like my VivoFit, but so far I'm not very fond of Garmin Connect (software that goes with Garmin devices). It has been having issues since Jan 1st. If the issues continue, then I'm going to go back to Fitbit.0 -
I have had a Fitbit One, and I like it a lot. It lets me see how active I am and that in turn motivates me to at least make up the steps in my 'goal'. It's no question that the device works well for what it is (step counter, and counts the floors you climb), so if that is something you'd like to see I feel like it is worth it.0
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I have a Fitbit and a SparkTracker and think they're worth it. I like to switch them up.0
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im wanting to find one with heart rate. not sure which brand is best option, price-wise vs what it can do.0
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I've had a Fitbit Zip for a week and I'm loving it! It's small and I can stick it on my bra each morning. Nothing on my wrist to get in the way and no worries about it coming unclipped from my waistband and crashing to the ground. I had not realized that I walk 4 miles a day at work! It's also helped me see how little I move at all on the weekend. The Zip is simple to use, no bells and whistles, but it syncs to MFP, which is perfect.
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I have used several different ones...I have used the bodybugg...it charges you for the program to upload your info and with out that, it's no good; I have tried the polarflex...it need to be plugged in to charge every couple days and if the charger gets broken, you can't replace just the charger...didn't like that! Now I have the Garmin Vivofit and LOVE it! It's waterproof, it tracks steps, miles, calories burned, sleep patterns and tells you how many more steps you need to take for the day to reach goal. I have noticed they have some glitches here and there with the website Garmin Connect but nothing that doesn't get fixed fairly quickly. I like that you can compare days worth of info and it syncs here with MFP so I can track calories in and calories out! I really love mine!!!0
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I have the FitBit One, Flex, and now the Charge... I love their products and in my opinion it's definitely worth the cost! The devices have kept me motivated and I love that it syncs with MFP
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Buy a used one on eBay. You can get it for about half the price of a new one. I have a Fitbit flex and I'm very happy with it. You might also like the jawbone up24.0
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I have a Fitbit Charge and love it. It appears to be quite accurate and integrates easily with MFP. I think it tends to overestimate the calories burned so be careful not to overeat if it says you have a bunch of extra calories for that day. I wear it to bed and monitor my sleep. It shows I am awake less then I thought which is helping me sleep because I now worry less about not getting enough sleep.0
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So do any of you have iPhones with the health app? It also tracks my steps and flights climbed. That's why I'm so hesitant to get a fitness tracker because I kind of already have one. My phone is always on me-in my purse or my hand or pocket of my scrubs.0
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I have a Jawbone up, i love it, its not too oversensitive, so if i am sat at my desk typing or moving my arms, it knows i am not stepping. I set it so it vibrates every half an hour if i have been idle so i get up and walk down the office etc, and it also monitors my sleep, which is really interesting, not sure exactly how accurate that is to be honest, but still something I like about it.
I think the fit bit is a lot more popular, but the jawbone was on special offer for £40.00 just before christmas, and i didnt want to be spending a fortune incase it was not really for me.
I also have a polar FT4 HRM which i love for the gym. x0 -
I have a BodyMedia FIT and it works phenomenally. They were bought out by Jawbone and now I am waiting for the UP3 to come out with the same technology. The most accurate on the market at the time.0
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krystaallison wrote: »So do any of you have iPhones with the health app? It also tracks my steps and flights climbed. That's why I'm so hesitant to get a fitness tracker because I kind of already have one. My phone is always on me-in my purse or my hand or pocket of my scrubs.
If you always have your phone on you, its a nice way to get an idea of steps. I don't carry my phone around all the time (only when I leave the house) and because of that it usually doesn't have many steps picked up. I've had days were the phone says maybe 400 when in reality I walked closer to 10000 or more.
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I recently purchased a Polar Loop after trying several others. My reasons for choosing the Loop were 1) tracks multiple activities automatically, 2) waterproof, 3) connects with chest strap heart rate monitor for more accurate calorie output data during workouts than optical HRM, and 4) big, readable display for us middle aged folks with bad eyesight.
To me it makes no sense that activity trackers which are made to be worn 24/7 are not waterproof. Who spends their entire life on dry land?
Next, for me continuous heart rate monitoring is not nearly as valuable as workout heart rate monitoring. Optical hrms just aren't as accurate as chest straps during highly active workouts. Chest straps work just like the EKG you're hooked up to during a stress test. This helps one train smarter, not harder.
Last, I love how I can put it on and forget it. I don't have to tell it I'm walking, swimming, or sleeping. It just knows. The less I have to do, outside my workouts, he better.
It's not perfect. Having to cut the wristband is ridiculous. However, the clasp is by far the most secure I've seen. I'd like it to display hr while I'm running without having to push a button. Syncing with Flow could be better. It seems to be a bit of a walled garden. I'd like integration with RunKeeper and MFP and social networks. That said I think it provides a more complete feature set than most and is good for weekend warriors as well as those who work out regularly.0 -
Are the Fitbit water proof for lap swimming and do they act like a hot spot like the gopro to link with the iPhone?0
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Not water proof ,water resistant wouldn't wear it while swimming0
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What is out there that are water proof? And thank you for the reply.0
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I have a vivofit. I love it!! Yes the garmin connect is kinda funky but I don't get on there much anyway. I got the one that connects to a heart rate monitor so I can wear the heart rate monitor during workouts and get a more accurate calorie burn. Its great. I keeps me motivated. For instance my goal is 10,000 steps a day, last night I was laying on the couch it was 11 pm I looked at my tracker and I was 9700 steps so I got my but up and walked on the treadmill for just a couple minutes and hit my goal. No it was not a whole lot of steps but the point is i WANTED to hit that goal lol. I like that it is waterproof, as of right now I am not doing any swimming or anything but even when I take a shower or do dishes I am not constantly worrying about if Its going to get ruined or not. It also has a red bar on it that builds up as you sit on your butt, its kind of a reminder your being lazy lol. Sometimes if its the evening and I have hit my goals i let it stay red lol but if its during the day I get my butt up and walk a few minutes to get the red bar to go away. Also it syncs to myfitnesspal which is kind of neat. I really do recommend a fitness tracker it really helps just keep you motivated. I also recommend one with a heart rate monitor to get a good clear reading on your calories burned while working out. My vivofit I got on Amazon.com for $109.00 and it came with the heart rate monitor. Yes kind of spendy but I love it and to meet my goals and get happy with my body it is for sure worth it!!0
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mtrombone60 wrote: »Are the Fitbit water proof for lap swimming and do they act like a hot spot like the gopro to link with the iPhone?
The fitbit flex is the only one that can be worn while swimming.
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I have worn a fitbit flex for a year and a half or more. While it's not needed to be active and lose weight, and if money is an issue for you, don't get one. If you an afford it, the little device is such fun. It motivates me to move and I look for that vibration at the end of the day when I've me my goals. I have also learned about my sleep quality and have made changes to sleep better. It also syncs to MFP so my activity is there. You an also compete with others and join challenges, etc. I'm not in to that, but for folks who are, what fun!
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Oh and just so you know the vivofit has a year long battery life which is pretty cool too
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Has anyone tried Moov? Lots of features are appealing, including the cardio punch program and the cost. Thoughts?0
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I have the fitbit flex. One of the best things I have ever found for me, although it makes me feel lazy. It shows me how many steps I've walked, I can link it to myfitnesspal and update and set goals. It has a sleep mode to track my sleep activity. Definitely worth the $100.0
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Anyone have the jawbone up24?? I really want to get one but I've read some bad reviews about them breaking after only 2-3 months... Anyone have any insight? Thanks!!0
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I have the Fitbit flex (which is waterproof and you can wear it while swimming) I use it solely for the challenges (warning for steps to count your arm must be moving, so it's not good on some workout equipment). I have a polar 7 heart rate monitor (while the chest strap) that I use while working out to get as accurate as possible in my calorie burns). Do you need either to lose weight no, in fact I got the polar device to slow down my loss numbers to a healthy 2 pounds per week (instead of 3-4).0
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Thank you all for your replys on this I am looking to use it to see just how my body is working. Thanks again all you guys help0
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I'm waiting for the iwatch!!!0
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Jawbone Up! It syncs with MFP0
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I have used the Jawbone UP24 (after 3 of the first UPs broke) since August. It does motivate me to move more. Since I got a treadmill desk, I average nearly 30,000 steps per day. It's fun to look at trends (which the UP tracks for days, weeks, and months). The UP 24 isn't perfect, but it works for me.0
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