FITBIT what counters do you have??? what do u think of SURGE!??

babybellyfat
babybellyfat Posts: 1,102 Member
edited November 13 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi all i dont have Fitbit counter but i want one soon. I was thinking Surge!! what do you think?? which fB counters are the best out there?
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  • nicolewells3
    nicolewells3 Posts: 2 Member
    I just got a surge yesterday! I did have a flex - but given I do more gym work than walking it wasn't overly helpful. The surge is good as it has the heart rate monitor function. I haven't given it a good workout yet. Tomorrow I'll be getting into it :smile:
  • babybellyfat
    babybellyfat Posts: 1,102 Member
    nicolewells3 wrote: »
    I just got a surge yesterday! I did have a flex - but given I do more gym work than walking it wasn't overly helpful. The surge is good as it has the heart rate monitor function. I haven't given it a good workout yet. Tomorrow I'll be getting into it :smile:

    Please let me know if it's worth buying. How would it know if u are just doing normal thing like bathroom
  • babybellyfat
    babybellyfat Posts: 1,102 Member
    What do I think of it?
  • nutty192
    nutty192 Posts: 50 Member
    I am thinking about the misfit, because it is the only one suitable for swimming. Anyone know ifit works and is useful?
  • Megais
    Megais Posts: 28 Member
    nutty192 wrote: »
    I am thinking about the misfit, because it is the only one suitable for swimming. Anyone know ifit works and is useful?

    According to what I've read it's also one of the better trackers for cycling. I'd love to hear from anyone who's using a misfit :-)
  • melnikn
    melnikn Posts: 41 Member
    I have the flex but definitely think to move up to something better w more options. It is good motivation to get moving more.
  • babybellyfat
    babybellyfat Posts: 1,102 Member
    I have not heard of that one!! It would be good if i get that too because i do tons of biking and swimming in the summer.
    Megais wrote: »
    nutty192 wrote: »
    I am thinking about the misfit, because it is the only one suitable for swimming. Anyone know ifit works and is useful?

    According to what I've read it's also one of the better trackers for cycling. I'd love to hear from anyone who's using a misfit :-)

  • babybellyfat
    babybellyfat Posts: 1,102 Member
    I found this!!http://misfit.com/products/shine?locale=en
  • babybellyfat
    babybellyfat Posts: 1,102 Member
    http://www.bestfitnesstrackerreviews.com/activity-trackers-for-swimming.html
  • babybellyfat
    babybellyfat Posts: 1,102 Member
    Misfit Flash: Offers all the same features as the Misfit Shine (described below), but for half the price. Read my Misfit Flash review here >
    Misfit Shine: Capable of swim tracking. It will record your time spent swimming, though to do so, you must first use the app to notify the device that you're about to start swimming and then you must indicate the start time of the activity by tapping the Shine when you begin. Rather than reporting number of strokes, the Shine reports "points" -- a unit they created to tally effort across various exercises. After quite some time searching, I was able to find a Shine reviewer who actually took one for a swim and reported back. While that user found that the band did not accurately capture swim intensity, I strapped my Shine onto my ankle and gave it a go in my pool, and found that it worked perfectly. I also tried strapping it to my arm, and again, found it to be quite accurate. The Shine also tracks walking, running, cycling, and sleeping, and uses the data to determine calories burned and miles travelled. It can be worn in myriad ways, including as a clip, necklace, wrist band, and more; when swimming, the Misfit Shine should be worn on the wrist. Syncs wirelessly. Compatible with iOS, Android, and Windows phones. You can read more on this site's Misfit Shine page >
  • babybellyfat
    babybellyfat Posts: 1,102 Member
    this looks liek a good one

    Amiigo: The Amiigo will be able to identify your swimming style, count the number of arm strokes you make, and how many laps you complete. In addition to this, the Amiigo will recognize other activities (walking, running, cycling, and can learn to recognize other activities), and capture resting heart rate, body temperature, sleep, calories burned, and number of steps in a day. For Android and iOS. It is waterproof and syncs via bluetooth low energy.

  • babybellyfat
    babybellyfat Posts: 1,102 Member
    http://www.wired.com/2012/10/amiigo-sports-sensor-knows-the-difference-between-running-cycling-and-swimming/
  • Sammi1244
    Sammi1244 Posts: 85 Member
    nutty192 wrote: »
    I am thinking about the misfit, because it is the only one suitable for swimming. Anyone know ifit works and is useful?

    I do. I tried so many (expensive to cheap) and of all, I love my Misfit Flash most. I am hoping to try out the Basis Peak (if it ever comes back in stock) and the Up3, if it ever makes it to the market. But for now, I am VERY happy with the Misfit Flash. If you have a Misfit, add me as a friend: sammi1244 :smiley:

    Happy Fitness!!
  • Sammi1244
    Sammi1244 Posts: 85 Member
    babybellyfat wrote: »
    Misfit Flash: Offers all the same features as the Misfit Shine (described below), but for half the price. Read my Misfit Flash review here >
    Misfit Shine: Capable of swim tracking. It will record your time spent swimming, though to do so, you must first use the app to notify the device that you're about to start swimming and then you must indicate the start time of the activity by tapping the Shine when you begin. Rather than reporting number of strokes, the Shine reports "points" -- a unit they created to tally effort across various exercises. After quite some time searching, I was able to find a Shine reviewer who actually took one for a swim and reported back. While that user found that the band did not accurately capture swim intensity, I strapped my Shine onto my ankle and gave it a go in my pool, and found that it worked perfectly. I also tried strapping it to my arm, and again, found it to be quite accurate. The Shine also tracks walking, running, cycling, and sleeping, and uses the data to determine calories burned and miles travelled. It can be worn in myriad ways, including as a clip, necklace, wrist band, and more; when swimming, the Misfit Shine should be worn on the wrist. Syncs wirelessly. Compatible with iOS, Android, and Windows phones. You can read more on this site's Misfit Shine page >

    I totally agree! I tried so many (expensive to cheap) and of all, I love my Misfit Flash most. I am a big swimmer, so waterproof was very important for me. I am hoping to try out the Basis Peak (if it ever comes back in stock) and the Up3, if it ever makes it to the market. But for now, I am VERY happy with the Misfit Flash. If you have a Misfit, add me as a friend: sammi1244 :smiley:

    Happy Fitness!!
  • Sammi1244
    Sammi1244 Posts: 85 Member
    babybellyfat wrote: »
    this looks liek a good one

    Amiigo: The Amiigo will be able to identify your swimming style, count the number of arm strokes you make, and how many laps you complete. In addition to this, the Amiigo will recognize other activities (walking, running, cycling, and can learn to recognize other activities), and capture resting heart rate, body temperature, sleep, calories burned, and number of steps in a day. For Android and iOS. It is waterproof and syncs via bluetooth low energy.
    I forgot about the Amiigo...I am interested in this one too!!
  • babybellyfat
    babybellyfat Posts: 1,102 Member
    Im debating its SURGE or amiigo!!! mmm
  • UrnAsh_
    UrnAsh_ Posts: 242 Member
    I have the One, my husband loves the Surge.
  • rhirhi715
    rhirhi715 Posts: 13
    i got my surge yesterday after much deliberation over this or the garmin vivo smart,full of flu so havent had a chance to really test it yet :(
  • nutty192
    nutty192 Posts: 50 Member
    I love my misfit flash, but the android app is not much good.
  • babybellyfat
    babybellyfat Posts: 1,102 Member
    Ahh which toooo pick
  • Lacipeanut
    Lacipeanut Posts: 28 Member
    Misfit shine. Tracked my swimming and cycling without any problems. Water proof and I put it in my bra most of the time. Works well. Like it better than Fitbit, pivotal living, lifetrak, omron, and a few others.
  • 32sami
    32sami Posts: 380 Member
    I have a charge
  • snowy0wl
    snowy0wl Posts: 179 Member
    I recently acquired an amiigo. I'm a avid tester of activity trackers and in the last 75 days I've lost 14lbs with the aid of MFP and my trackers. Feel free to ask any questions.
  • angelexperiment
    angelexperiment Posts: 1,917 Member
    nutty192 wrote: »
    I am thinking about the misfit, because it is the only one suitable for swimming. Anyone know ifit works and is useful?

    You can swim with the polar loop. It is water proof up to 20 meters. And you can sync it with a polar f7 or h7 chest hrm.
  • weatherlover1
    weatherlover1 Posts: 17 Member
    I have the polar m400 and like it a lot. I have been swimming with it and it's waterproof. It counts things as active minutes it's a little different than how the Fitbit works, but it still counts steps as well. I do miss the fact that polar does not integrate with a lot of 3rd party apps, but the tracker is great very comfortable and good battery life. It does not have the heart rate monitor on the watch but a separate one you wear on your chest which I think works well. For swimming and cycling the v800 I believe does a better job but for me the m400 is perfect.
  • snowy0wl
    snowy0wl Posts: 179 Member
    I can echo what I've heard about the surge, and say it has it's place and works decently. It has limitations so don't swim with it. The screen is outdated, the smart display is a nice plus. The display doesn't suit everyone (it's quite large). The GPS works well and the wrist base pulse is a bonus. I personally I feel it's a cheaper alternative to the higher end polar and garmin products but it uses the 'older' waist straps that have traditionally being used. IT should be said that if you like social competition the fitbit environment is very nice for that. I find fitbit too simple for my tastes but I'm a data junkie.
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    edited April 2015
    snowy0wl wrote: »
    I recently acquired an amiigo. ]I'm a avid tester of activity trackers [/b]and in the last 75 days I've lost 14lbs with the aid of MFP and my trackers. Feel free to ask any questions.

    what do you think of the fitbit zip @snowy0wl ? All I'm after is steps taken and calories burned.
    I've had the zip for 2ish weeks . It's the first tracker I've ever used, so have got nothing to compare it to
  • babybellyfat
    babybellyfat Posts: 1,102 Member
    I just order SURGE!! i cant wait to try it!! I hope i like it..
  • brianpperkins
    brianpperkins Posts: 6,124 Member
    A couple of reviews ...

    http://www.cnet.com/news/how-accurate-are-wristband-heart-rate-monitors/

    http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/01/fitbit-surge-depth-review.html
  • babybellyfat
    babybellyfat Posts: 1,102 Member
    Thanks so much!
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