Fit Bit for Christmas?
dee_thurman
Posts: 240 Member
I got it! Now what do I do? I am interested in who else got a fit bit for Christmas or recently and how you are using it. What is most useful to you. How can i get the most use out of it. What I need to know.
As you can see I don't know hardly anything about it but I think I will like it. I exercise every day and do different types of exercising; weights, running, walking, yoga...
Help me please...
As you can see I don't know hardly anything about it but I think I will like it. I exercise every day and do different types of exercising; weights, running, walking, yoga...
Help me please...
0
Replies
-
I got one. Hrm is not accurate. It's a gizmo.. steps are not accurate. Stairs are however... the sleep thing to st seemed cool. I would not stake any claim to it. Going today to buy chest strap HRM.0
-
I got the Charge HR. So far, I like it. HR monitor on mine seems to be accurate, the sleep study was interesting. Im curious about the calorie goals though, because I linked my Fitbit to MFP, and MFP says I was under my calorie goal yesterday, but Fitbit says I was over. Not sure how to make that jive. I only wish it had a feature to deliver a small shock every time I reach for pizza, chips, or brownies.0
-
I got a Flex, and so far I am loving it. I am confused about the calories between it and mfp as well. LOL @nutmeg2576 I need mine to do that, too!!0
-
Be clear on what you are using it for
1) fitbit is a great pedometer to estimate your daily steps and adjust your activity level..it's clever it learns over time and gets more accurate, make sure you set it up properly to stride length, age,weight, time zone
2) an HRM is a interesting guideline for how many calories you burn during steady state cardio at a decent intensity level eg running, cycling, rowing
3) a 24 hr wearable HRM is a great tool if you have a heart defect and need to monitor your hr 24/7
The rest of it I am unconvinced by
Why do you need to track sleep
What is the point do monitoring your HR all day ..if you're hot or anxious it will increase but this does not convert to additional calories burned, if you're taking yoga or lifting weights there is no direct conversion to calories burned
If weight is your goal use it as an estimator and adjust based on your weight across 6-8 weeks
I love my fitbit but the key thing is estimating your food intake appropriately (digital scales to weigh) and using the data wisely0 -
nutmeg2576 wrote: »I got the Charge HR. So far, I like it. HR monitor on mine seems to be accurate, the sleep study was interesting. Im curious about the calorie goals though, because I linked my Fitbit to MFP, and MFP says I was under my calorie goal yesterday, but Fitbit says I was over. Not sure how to make that jive. I only wish it had a feature to deliver a small shock every time I reach for pizza, chips, or brownies.
Hey do you have the goals for each set the same. Like goal to lose 1 pound per week0 -
3) a 24 hr wearable HRM is a great tool if you have a heart defect and need to monitor your hr 24/7
fwiw if one really needs to be measuring HR 24/7 as part of a treatment regime then I'd hope that the clinician requiring it would expect a clinical grade device, rather than low end consumer grade.0 -
Be clear on what you are using it for
1) fitbit is a great pedometer to estimate your daily steps and adjust your activity level..it's clever it learns over time and gets more accurate, make sure you set it up properly to stride length, age,weight, time zone
2) an HRM is a interesting guideline for how many calories you burn during steady state cardio at a decent intensity level eg running, cycling, rowing
3) a 24 hr wearable HRM is a great tool if you have a heart defect and need to monitor your hr 24/7
The rest of it I am unconvinced by
Why do you need to track sleep
What is the point do monitoring your HR all day ..if you're hot or anxious it will increase but this does not convert to additional calories burned, if you're taking yoga or lifting weights there is no direct conversion to calories burned
If weight is your goal use it as an estimator and adjust based on your weight across 6-8 weeks
I love my fitbit but the key thing is estimating your food intake appropriately (digital scales to weigh) and using the data wisely
Hi. My job is (kinda) very physical so I do like to get credit for being active on the days I Wk 10 hours so I enjoy the all day hr monitoring and on the days that I don't work it does engourage me to get up and do something more active than just my regular 3 mile Wk out. So it dies benefit me0 -
Yahoo!! I got one too!! I spent yesterday just messing with it and setting it up. Today I mean business with it0
-
mrsmac7051 wrote: »Be clear on what you are using it for
1) fitbit is a great pedometer to estimate your daily steps and adjust your activity level..it's clever it learns over time and gets more accurate, make sure you set it up properly to stride length, age,weight, time zone
2) an HRM is a interesting guideline for how many calories you burn during steady state cardio at a decent intensity level eg running, cycling, rowing
3) a 24 hr wearable HRM is a great tool if you have a heart defect and need to monitor your hr 24/7
The rest of it I am unconvinced by
Why do you need to track sleep
What is the point do monitoring your HR all day ..if you're hot or anxious it will increase but this does not convert to additional calories burned, if you're taking yoga or lifting weights there is no direct conversion to calories burned
If weight is your goal use it as an estimator and adjust based on your weight across 6-8 weeks
I love my fitbit but the key thing is estimating your food intake appropriately (digital scales to weigh) and using the data wisely
Hi. My job is (kinda) very physical so I do like to get credit for being active on the days I Wk 10 hours so I enjoy the all day hr monitoring and on the days that I don't work it does engourage me to get up and do something more active than just my regular 3 mile Wk out. So it dies benefit me
Yes that's the pedometer function ...0 -
How do I set stride???0
-
FrankWhite27330 wrote: »How do I set stride???
0 -
I got one too! Somehow said I was 700 calories under yesterday. Today it's not syncing my steps at all, and it counted my horse riding as my own steps (went from 2000 to 8000 after I hopped off the pony). I assume it takes some time to get used to, so I'll keep noodling with it.0
-
Many thanks for your posts, santa brought me my first fit bit too and I'm still in the midsts of setting it up/figuring it out0 -
Be clear on what you are using it for
1) fitbit is a great pedometer to estimate your daily steps and adjust your activity level..it's clever it learns over time and gets more accurate, make sure you set it up properly to stride length, age,weight, time zone
2) an HRM is a interesting guideline for how many calories you burn during steady state cardio at a decent intensity level eg running, cycling, rowing
3) a 24 hr wearable HRM is a great tool if you have a heart defect and need to monitor your hr 24/7
The rest of it I am unconvinced by
Why do you need to track sleep
What is the point do monitoring your HR all day ..if you're hot or anxious it will increase but this does not convert to additional calories burned, if you're taking yoga or lifting weights there is no direct conversion to calories burned
If weight is your goal use it as an estimator and adjust based on your weight across 6-8 weeks
I love my fitbit but the key thing is estimating your food intake appropriately (digital scales to weigh) and using the data wisely
For the sleep, it was helpful to see if I was overdoing exercise or if something else was happening. Not the specific hours but the change from the norm.0 -
ekruska802 wrote: »and it counted my horse riding as my own steps
They measure vibration and assume that it relates to steps, hence being very dependent on the type of exercise one does.
0 -
MeanderingMammal wrote: »ekruska802 wrote: »and it counted my horse riding as my own steps
They measure vibration and assume that it relates to steps, hence being very dependent on the type of exercise one does.
This is helpful! Thanks!0 -
ekruska802 wrote: »MeanderingMammal wrote: »ekruska802 wrote: »and it counted my horse riding as my own steps
They measure vibration and assume that it relates to steps, hence being very dependent on the type of exercise one does.
This is helpful! Thanks!
Estimated. Two weeks wearing. You will be able to understand. Better, As far as the heart monitoring. If you do hard core cardio you con track rate. When. Running, Also open app and look at rates after run, I find it interesting. To see rate drop the more in shape you become,0 -
Thanks for all of your posts. I have my fit bit up and going. I ran 5 miles yesterday and the heart rate piece as I am running, lifting, and grocery shopping are all interesting. I still don't know what I am looking for however. I have the surge, i think. I am still trying to see exactly what I will use it for.0
-
I just got a fitbit hr. Also today bought myself a h7 polar strap. Huge diff in heart rate. Max hr on fitbit 155. Max on h7. 184. I was running on treadmill. During this time. Also as I got sweaty fitbit showed blank fpr heart rate
Calories were 300 less on fitbit. During my 80 minute gym session0
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 392.9K Introduce Yourself
- 43.7K Getting Started
- 260.1K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.8K Food and Nutrition
- 47.4K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 415 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 152.9K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.6K MyFitnessPal Information
- 23 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.5K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions