FitBit - Yes or No
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This is an old blog post
But still relevant re the HRM calculation to calorie burn
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Azdak/view/the-real-facts-about-hrms-and-calories-what-you-need-to-know-before-purchasing-an-hrm-or-using-one-21472
Awesome thank you!
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Except for the recharging issue, I love my Flex. It's definitely gotten me up and moving more.0
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Please note I may be totally wrong and they may have completely reinvented the wheel but I haven't seen anything / or been pointed in the direction of anything that convinces me they have
And I would be easily convinced because I love my fitness toys0 -
Haven't read all these posts carefully so sorry if I am repeating anyone. There were a lot of complaints about the inaccuracy of the HRM on the Charge, so FitBit either is in the process of or has updated it to be a lot more accurate. At least that is what the guy at Brookstone told me when I was asking about it. That was about 6 weeks ago.0
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camtrader9 wrote: »Haven't read all these posts carefully so sorry if I am repeating anyone. There were a lot of complaints about the inaccuracy of the HRM on the Charge, so FitBit either is in the process of or has updated it to be a lot more accurate. At least that is what the guy at Brookstone told me when I was asking about it. That was about 6 weeks ago.
Pretty sure brookstone guys work on commission. Don't believe everything they tell you. lol0 -
No. At least for me. A lot of people I know have fitbits, and most of them like it, but I see no use for it. I track my intake, my exercise - turns out mine are high intensity enough to match MFP estimates or better since I keep losing weight at a good rate. I went on vacation recently and wasn't even tempted to binge; which is not to say I didn't eat what I wanted. I kept the good habits and moved as much as possible. I lost a pound that week with no tracking and not even trying.
Will it work better for you? Maybe. But remember that measuring is best if it helps you develop habits that allow you to live and keep a healthy weight without doing a lot of thinking about it. I feel that I don't need a thing constantly on my wrist to do that.0 -
camtrader9 wrote: »Haven't read all these posts carefully so sorry if I am repeating anyone. There were a lot of complaints about the inaccuracy of the HRM on the Charge, so FitBit either is in the process of or has updated it to be a lot more accurate. At least that is what the guy at Brookstone told me when I was asking about it. That was about 6 weeks ago.
I wouldn't believe the guy at Brookstone. I've read all the reviews talking about inaccuracy, etc., and I (as an engineer) tend to think there is nothing wrong with the device . . . it is how it measures your pulse. It is looking for small changes in your wrist, and that is just not the best way to measure your pulse. Not everybody's wrist is the same. Some people have visible veins; some don't. There is a lot of information out there about how to wear the watch - sometimes loose, sometimes tight; sometimes close to the wrist, sometimes farther up the arm. I think a lot of it comes down to your individual physiology - these wrist-type LED heart rate monitors that are being embedded in more and more products are going to work on some people, and not others.
For my part - I don't have one yet. I'm trying to decide between the Charge HR and the Surge. But I do plan on getting one. I have no expectation that it will provide accurate daily calorie burn, etc., but I would like to know where my HR is while I am running, so I know, in real time, whether I should be pushing myself more or less. I think it is likely a decent tool for that.0 -
no because ive seen way too many people eating back calories they shouldnt and then complain and whine about not losing weight.
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I love love LOVE my Charge HR. Very accurate and motivates me to move my *kitten* more. Haha.0
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It all depends on what you want. I only need a simple step counter, but I love syncing everything through my iPhone. I love my FitBit Zip. It does all I want it to do.0
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I am glad i asked this question - I am new to this and wasn't sure if i would get alot of replies. Thank you everyone - I am heading out tonight to pick it up!!!0
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Depends on what your needs are. Personally I don't need to know my sleep patterns, how many steps I take in a day, yada yada yada. Information overload. Evaluate what information would be useful to you and make a choice based upon that.0
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Depends on what your needs are. Personally I don't need to know my sleep patterns, how many steps I take in a day, yada yada yada. Information overload. Evaluate what information would be useful to you and make a choice based upon that.
I agree about the sleep patterns (unless you have a major sleep issue) but the steps seem like good information. I use the MFP app on my phone which tells me my step count which is generally less than 4000. I'm sure it's nowhere near accurate as I don't always have my phone in my pocket while I'm walking but it at least gives me a good idea and I can shoot for trying to move more.
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callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »no because ive seen way too many people eating back calories they shouldnt and then complain and whine about not losing weight.
THIS. This is why I use it purely as a motivator to move around more, but I don't count that as exercise or follow the calorie burns.
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Very valid point.callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »no because ive seen way too many people eating back calories they shouldnt and then complain and whine about not losing weight.
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I have a Garmin Vivosmart and love it
it syncs with my phone and my fitness Pal....but I never eat back those calories....it is just helpful to gauge how much i walk or if I need to move my butt more.
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I love my fitbit one! It's very motivating! I use it in conjunction with my polar heart rate monitor. I do have to say that it underestimates my calories burned by about 250 a day. Despite that, I just take note of that when logging, I would recommend a fitbit! I agree with just going with the fitbit zip though. Really just tells you what you need to know, plus I'd say it's the best value.
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I just got the Fitbit Flex. I like it but I think I should have gotten the bigger one. But I was too cheap to spend the money I don't find myself motivated to walk more but I notice that I am aware of how much I do move. 0
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I have a Charge and love it. It does motivate me to move more.rugbyphreak wrote: »I have a Charge and it's alright. It doesn't have a HRM, which I don't think I need anyway.
Two complaints though...
One, some days, FtiBit and other tracking devices refuse to sync with MFP, which I think is a MFP issue, not a tracker issue.
Two, my FitBit always has a different distance than my treadmill. I set my workout for five miles on the treadmill to get my FitBit goal done. Treadmill says 5 miles. FitBit says 4.25. I'm not sure which one to believe. I don't know how to better calibrate either one. I don't mind doing the extra .75 mile to get my FitBit goal in, but dammit, I want it count everything so I can be at the top of my friends' list in the ranking!
@rugbyphreak you could measure and change your stride length on fitbit.com to make it match your treadmill.
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I have the Fitbit One and I feel naked if I leave the house with out it. I have a few different hill walks I take for exercise, it's great that the One takes into consideration floors climbed and not just steps taken. I use MFP for my calorie count and Fitbit for my calorie burn.
It's super small so you can wear it on your bra, pant waist or in your pocket which is very convenient. A word of caution though, since the Fitbit One is so small, it's easy to forget about in your pocket. I washed my a few weeks back and almost washed it again last night! It survived the washing machine so that was cool, but I'd advise a designated spot to place it every evening. It's also easy to lose...(yes, I'm speaking from experience).0 -
callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »no because ive seen way too many people eating back calories they shouldnt and then complain and whine about not losing weight.
Interesting. I actually notice that the Fitbit One gives me less calories for a run than my HRM. If you have everything synced and set up correctly you shouldn't be getting inflated calorie counts.0 -
I have a Fitbit Charge, Fitbit Charge HR and love them both. I checked the Charge against my Polar FT7 HRM and they're pretty close. Knowing that all of these devices are only guesstimates of actual calorie burn I would highly recommend them both and the Polar FT 7 HRM as well. They keep me aware of my daily activity and help me decide how active I choose to be for the day. Occasionally I do take a day off to crash and burn (I'm old, so . . .you know). With some sleeping issues in the past I really love the sleep monitor. It's very accurate for me and tracking my sleep patterns helps me to maintain my general health.
I use the Polar FT 7 at the gym and input that info into the Fitbit to replace steps for the time at the gym. It's working for me. I'm still losing weight on schedule and have actually lost a bit more than I anticipated because of attempting to hit at least 10,000 steps per day. They're great motivation.
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I say DEF yes. I LOVE my fitbit. I bought the Charge HR in March, and have kicked up my activity just b/c of it. I go to the gym in the evenings but now I even walk during lunch b/c I want to get in as many steps as possible. I aim for OVER 10000 steps/day. I highly recommend getting one.0
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Not saying yay or nay, but here's a short review by an MFP member on her experience with Fitbit: realbodiesrealresults.com/blog/fitbit-i-have-used-a-fitbit-product-almost-2470
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I have a Flex. It was a gift from a friend but have to say it was a pretty great gift. I really like it and would not hesitate to buy another one if something happens to mine.0
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My iPhone has a built in step counter, and i use either MFP or MMF to work out the calories burnt. I was thinking of getting a FitBit, but I usually carry my iPhone around in my pocket all day so maybe its not worth it.0
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callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »no because ive seen way too many people eating back calories they shouldnt and then complain and whine about not losing weight.
Interesting. I actually notice that the Fitbit One gives me less calories for a run than my HRM. If you have everything synced and set up correctly you shouldn't be getting inflated calorie counts.
I don't think its so much for deliberate exercise, but more for the ' cleaning the house and emptying the dishwasher' type stuff
you dont get a brownie for putting away the laundry. LOL0 -
and now i want a brownie! HA!0
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