Any recommendations for fitness trackers?

I have the Fitbit charge hr and really like it! I'm not knowledgable about others though so I can't really tell you how it compares!

pchts86 wrote: »

if you have one that you really think works great please let me know!
Thanks!

I have a Fitbit Charge HR as well but it doesn't track HIIT workouts well. I mean it tracks them, but the calorie burn is sort of wacko. It bases your calorie burn on steps taken during the workout and when you're doing pushups and burpees etc, you don't take as many steps so my burn is much lower (I just realized this yesterday). I would go with a fitness tracker that fits your needs. If you are solely wanting a calorie burn HRM, then go for one with a chest strap (Polar/Times etc). If you are wanting a step counter, a fitbit is a great choice or really any pedometer. If you want a combination of the two, I like Fitbit but I haven't tried others. However, once again, the Fitbit does well with counting calorie burns on steady straight cardio (runs/elliptical etc) but doesn't do well with things like Bootcamp or HIIT training. I'm looking at getting another chest strap monitor since my Timex is getting pretty old. But, I'm looking at one with a swim option as well and those can get super pricey.

I would say pick a fitbit that works for your needs. I started with the fitbit zip and I loved it. When it died on me I moved up to the fitbit one because I didn't want a wristband type.

I want to upgrade again, I was looking at the Alta but it doesn't count floors climbed which is big for me so then I looked at the Blaze because I really like the idea of a smart watch. In the end I decided I don't like the look of the Blaze so I'm going to end up getting a Samsung smart watch (because I want one!) and keep wearing my fitbit one.

If you're like me and aesthetics play a big role, I would say go with one that you can clip to your underwear or put in your pocket (like the Zip or the One) so no one sees it. If you want a wristband for the motivation/status it gives, you have a lot more options but I'm still in love with fitbit so that's the brand I would recommend!

I have a Garmin Fenix 3, love it. I use mine cycling, hiking, running, swimming (it will record a GPS track and HR in the water), and as a barometric altimeter and compass. Occasionally I also use it for the navigation features. I thought the smart watch notifications would be a gimmick but I like not having to find my phone to see why it's buzzing.

Get the one your friends have. They are pretty equivalent, but the social aspect of challenges matters.

I am using the microsoft band 2 and love it. It tracks steps, runs, cycle rides, golf, lots of different workouts, and you can design your own workout and get notified for timing and repeats. It also monitors sleep, has my calendar, shows me texts and emails and more.

i use the fitbit one - i never take it off except to charge. it's small, light, has a tiny screen, and i keep it safe by wearing it with a pedometer leash. one can either log driving time if their fitbit counts car driving as steps or use drivebit, a handy third-party free app, to do the logging.

honestly it's more of a pedometer with the ability to up your calories burnt if you walk faster or uphill, but i quite like mine. if you do things like walking lots at the store, the steps and calories can really add up. and whenever we go to disneyland, it's fun to see that we've walked between 17,000 and 27,000 steps at the end of the day

I had a Fitbit, didn't love it. I Love the Polar M400!

elmolina_03 wrote: »

I am getting the new Garmin Vivoactive HR. Look it up it's awesome! You can get it wet. (swim)

Thanks for clarifying

I love my Polar M400 + H7 HR monitor strap which I wear for running and the gym. The feedback it gives via the app and/or website I find very informative and motivating. Only downside is it doesn't count laps/lengths when swimming.

I've owned two, the Vivofit (original), and currently have the Vivosmart HR. Main difference is the wrist-based heart rate monitor on the Vivosmart, which you have to charge. Vivofit you don't have to charge, and the battery lasted me 2+ years, and synced with my Garmin chest strap HR monitor really well. Never had to charge it, just wore it and didn't think about it (not waterproof, though, so did think about it there..) Downside to the Vivosmart is that the wrist-based HR monitor doesn't work well with most of the workouts I do, maybe because my heart rate is really high while working out (170's/180's), and hasn't been accurate with that. Resting or steady state cardio is accurate and does just fine, but it doesn't sync with my chest strap, which was something I knew before buying it. Eh, I just wear my chest strap anyway, doesn't bug me too much.

For a general tracker, I really liked my Vivofit. Super low maintenance and worked really well for basic steps and HR monitoring during workouts. Also seemed more accurate measuring distance than my HR, oddly. I'd totally recommend that one for a beginner, low-key activity tracker.

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/116641-tomtom-spark-runner-multifitness-cardio-adventurer-sports-trackers

just created this group for Tomtom users

I have the Garmin Vivoactive HR and love it. It is great for running as it maps your course tracks you splits, etc. It also is great for tracking regular workouts. As with all fitness trackers just make sure you take the calories burn with a grain of salt.