Ladies, which fitness tracker do you use?

ktjo1985
ktjo1985 Posts: 37 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I'm currently wearing the original Garmin vivosmart. I love it, but it's nearing the end of its life thanks to the display going out.

Anyway, my ideal replacement would have a display (data nerd) but also not be very bulky on my arm. So I'm curious which ones y'all wear? (Guys can answer too if they know a good one
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  • ltlemermaid
    ltlemermaid Posts: 637 Member
    I have the Garmin Forerunner 235 and love it so far. It is a little bulky on my small wrist but that hasn't really been an issue on my runs
  • B4Rachael
    B4Rachael Posts: 155 Member
    I have Fitbit charge HR, it has a display and it is small
  • VegasFit
    VegasFit Posts: 1,232 Member
    ktjo1985 wrote: »
    I'm currently wearing the original Garmin vivosmart. I love it, but it's nearing the end of its life thanks to the display going out.

    Anyway, my ideal replacement would have a display (data nerd) but also not be very bulky on my arm. So I'm curious which ones y'all wear? (Guys can answer too if they know a good one

    Same here but I email them and they are replacing it. I'm not sure what I want to uppgrade to although they gave me that option. The vivoactive looks good but I don't like the watch look.
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    i got the newer version of the vivosmart. it has gps and i like it. it is bigger and looks more like a vivofit but i like it a lot. it has the weather too

    depending on how old your version is, Garmin might be willing to send you a new one, or for the difference, send you a newer version. any garmin, i believe, you just need to pay the difference if you go with something else
  • zyxst
    zyxst Posts: 9,149 Member
    I've got a Fitbit One. Works great for me.
  • Over50ToBeFit
    Over50ToBeFit Posts: 57 Member
    I have had the Fitbit Zip then upgraded to the Fitbit one... Can wear concealed or put in a cool bracelet or necklace if I choose. I just love the one.
  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    Left fibit all together, went to garmin vivosmart and upgraded to a garmin forerunner.
  • CincyNeid
    CincyNeid Posts: 1,249 Member
    My wife wears a Garmin Forerunner 15. Running Watch & Activity tracker. Lacks HR, but other than that it does everything she wants.
  • z4dow
    z4dow Posts: 43 Member
    Fitbit one user for 3 and 1/2 years.
  • mommamia30189
    mommamia30189 Posts: 82 Member
    i have the garmin vivosmart HR and I love it- it syncs great with MFP and is pretty accurate with counting calorie burn
  • saragd012
    saragd012 Posts: 693 Member
    I really love my Fitbit Charge HR, but if it were in my budget, I'd probably upgrade to the Alta. A friend of mine has one, and they are so much more petite and I love the changeable bands.
  • daremightythings
    daremightythings Posts: 247 Member
    I use a Jawbone UP2 and I love it. I really wish I could combine the FitBit app with the look and fit of the Jawbone, and then it would be perfect. I really hate the way FitBits look but from what I've seen of their app I like it better. For me the #1 priority is how well the thing works and if I like the way it looks enough to wear it every day. Which is why the Jawbone wins for me.
  • fr33sia12
    fr33sia12 Posts: 1,258 Member
    saragreen012 wrote: »
    I really love my Fitbit Charge HR, but if it were in my budget, I'd probably upgrade to the Alta. A friend of mine has one, and they are so much more petite and I love the changeable bands.

    The Alta doesn't have a Heart Rate monitor does it?
  • Cannie004
    Cannie004 Posts: 2 Member
    I just got the Garmin Vivoactive HR. So far, so good. I chose this one because it is waterproof for swimming and the reviews I saw for it were great. It is a bit big, but that doesn't bother me. Good luck!
  • DiIDE
    DiIDE Posts: 120 Member
    I have a Fitbit charge HR and love it. The only time it is off my wrist is the night when it is on charge.
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    Fitbit one. It clips on my undergarment and is invisible. I like that it counts steps and floors. Don't need anything fancier than that. I don't care for wrist bands.
  • salsera_barbie
    salsera_barbie Posts: 270 Member
    I've pretty much tried all the Fitbits and hated them. I have an apple watch and love it.
  • pomegranatecloud
    pomegranatecloud Posts: 812 Member
    Garmin 235. I have very small wrists and am happy with the size. It's definitely big, but not huge. The band is easily adjustable and comfortable unlike my previous Garmin. I almost got the Garmin Fenix 3, but the face was just way too big on me.
  • ktjo1985
    ktjo1985 Posts: 37 Member
    edited August 2016
    Y'all are awesome! Thank you so much for the feedback! Y'all are definitely influencing my purchasing decision :wink:
  • Fursian
    Fursian Posts: 551 Member
    I started out with a fitness tracker, it was fun until I learnt it wasn't all that accurate. They vary though, and many swear they are accurate for them. Still, I was put off that these things were just 'estimates', and ended up going off certain formulas online (that also happen to be estimates, really).

    Bottom line? Online formulas ended up being near enough accurate for me, and fitness trackers ended up working for many people. You'll find your groove and what works in time.

    Just my 2 quids worth :)
  • its_ash6972
    its_ash6972 Posts: 5 Member
    Just got the Fitbit Blaze a few months ago and love it! It is so easy to track exercises and the app that goes along with it is simple to use. I also got a new "leather" band for it so it looks great for everyday wear.
  • Troutsy
    Troutsy Posts: 275 Member
    I ditched my fitbit for a Samsung Gearfit 2. The Gearfit seems to sync more accurately to my phone and I can look at my email and text messages through the Gearfit which is easier at work.
  • selina884
    selina884 Posts: 826 Member
    So many people (in this thread) have ditched the Fitbit for various alternatives... is Fitbit overrated media hype?
  • Troutsy
    Troutsy Posts: 275 Member
    selina884 wrote: »
    So many people (in this thread) have ditched the Fitbit for various alternatives... is Fitbit overrated media hype?

    My experience with them was..they were alright. Not great, not bad. I felt like I had to keep replacing mine after short periods of time. Either the band would break or it would stop charging. I will say Fitbit customer support is really great at send out replacements. I do stil have the Fitbit Aria scale but when that kicks the bucket I may not replace it with another Fitbit scale.
  • saragd012
    saragd012 Posts: 693 Member
    fr33sia12 wrote: »
    saragreen012 wrote: »
    I really love my Fitbit Charge HR, but if it were in my budget, I'd probably upgrade to the Alta. A friend of mine has one, and they are so much more petite and I love the changeable bands.

    The Alta doesn't have a Heart Rate monitor does it?

    No, unfortunately the Fitbit Alta doesnt have a HR monitor, but honestly I can't really say I would necessarily miss that function. It's nice when I am doing HIIT workouts, but during the other 23 hours of my day I dont think about the HR function...
  • KatieJane83
    KatieJane83 Posts: 2,002 Member
    I've had the Vivoactive for almost 2 weeks now and am loving it. It has GPS, and I use my Garmin HR chest strap for workouts. Also waterproof so it tracks my occasional cross-training swims. I love that it has all the functionality of my Garmin Forerunner 220 (which I used only for running), with all the stats, but is also an activity/sleep tracker. It is quite customizable in that you can download different watch faces and apps, as well as customize the data that you see on your activity screens. I also find that it doesn't feel bulky on my wrist. It has a really slim profile, especially considering everything that it does.

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  • MonkeyMel21
    MonkeyMel21 Posts: 2,396 Member
    I have the Garmin vivosmart HR and love it! When/if it does go caput, I will probably go with one of the more fancier watches like the Apple Watch or something along those lines, as long as finances are still in the green of course.
  • Amazon_Who
    Amazon_Who Posts: 1,092 Member
    I have a Fitbit Zip. Not as fancy as some but it meets my needs. It is a clip on.
  • VeryKatie
    VeryKatie Posts: 5,961 Member
    edited August 2016
    Does anyone use the Bellabeat Leaf? If so what are your thoughts?
    I like the look, though it seems big. And a review I read said it recommends being worn on your shirt when you sleep (instead of wrist). But... I don't wear a shirt when I sleep lol.
  • Troutsy
    Troutsy Posts: 275 Member
    VeryKatie wrote: »
    Does anyone use the Bellabeat Leaf? If so what are your thoughts?
    I like the look, though it seems big. And a review I read said it recommends being worn on your shirt when you sleep (instead of wrist). But... I don't wear a shirt when I sleep lol.

    I have a coworker who has one. She says she loves it and that it tracks everything ( I honestly know nothing about it that's just what she told me) it does look pretty

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