Favorite fitness trackers?

natruallycurious
natruallycurious Posts: 359 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Currently looking to get a new fitness tracker as my puppy got ahold of my current one (fitbit charge HR). I am looking for one that is a good all around tracker, moreso than excelling at just one thing. I like the charge 2 for its interchangeable bands (especially since the band is what the pup messed up on the current one), the different workout modes, connected gps, and size. I've also looked at the garmin vivosmart hr+, and I like that it is water resistant, and has built in gps, but I've heard that it's great for running and not so accurate when it comes to strength training. Any thoughts? Any trackers that you love? Thanks!

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  • stanmann571
    stanmann571 Posts: 5,727 Member
    Garmin vivoactive(Previous model/NoHR) GPS, exchangeable bands. Downloadable faces... under $100.
  • jennybearlv
    jennybearlv Posts: 1,519 Member
    I have had a Garmin Vivofit, Vivoactive, and a Fénix 3. I don't recommend the Vivofit. I had two that only lasted 6 months each. The first developed a battery contact problem. I got it replaced and the second one's LCD went out.

    I thought the Vivofit was great as a general fitness and smart watch for things like running, cycling, and lap swimming. The touch screen was terrible though.

    Now I have a Fénix 3 and the only thing I don't love about it it's how huge and heavy it is. The big screen and long battery life are nice though. If you do things outdoors like skiing, rowing, climbing, really there's a ton of sport profiles, it's a good watch. It has basic navigation features too like a compass and you can save waypoints and crudely navigate to them. The new 5 series does more, but I have no experience with them.
  • HermanLily
    HermanLily Posts: 217 Member
    I love my Charge HR, but for actual workout routines, nothing will beat my Atlas Wearables. I've worked out off and on for 30 years, and it's everything I could have ever wanted. Next month, they are coming out with an Atlas Shape, which will replace my Fitbit completely.
    The Atlas Wearables tracks my exercise, counts my reps, is waterproof, has a built in Heart monitor.....its perfect!
    If I could figure out how to post a picture I'd give you a couple screenshots. Simply amazing. But I have nothing allowing me to share a photo.
    Can you post pictures in the app or are you all on a PC?
  • UG77
    UG77 Posts: 206 Member
    I like my vivoactive HR, but mostly because I hate counting laps when I swim.
  • NorthCascades
    NorthCascades Posts: 10,968 Member
    No fitness tracker is accurate for strength training.
  • HermanLily
    HermanLily Posts: 217 Member
    NorthCascades wrote: »
    No fitness tracker is accurate for strength training.

    The Atlas Wearables is, check it out. It's impressive, I've had mine for a year and a half, so I know what I am talking about.
  • jennybearlv
    jennybearlv Posts: 1,519 Member
    edited July 2017
    HermanLily wrote: »
    I love my Charge HR, but for actual workout routines, nothing will beat my Atlas Wearables. I've worked out off and on for 30 years, and it's everything I could have ever wanted. Next month, they are coming out with an Atlas Shape, which will replace my Fitbit completely.
    The Atlas Wearables tracks my exercise, counts my reps, is waterproof, has a built in Heart monitor.....its perfect!
    If I could figure out how to post a picture I'd give you a couple screenshots. Simply amazing. But I have nothing allowing me to share a photo.
    Can you post pictures in the app or are you all on a PC?

    I've never heard of Atlas Wearables. I have Atlas Media headphones which are awesome. Any connection? I was wondering how your wearable count reps. I've tried every free strength training app from the Connect store and they either give me errors or are too inconvenient to use. I really wanted something to keep track of everything instead of using a notebook, not having to manually create an activity would be convenient too, but no luck so far.

    ETA, you can post pictures from a PC or the mobile web site, but not the app.
  • HermanLily
    HermanLily Posts: 217 Member
    jennybearlv wrote: »
    HermanLily wrote: »
    I love my Charge HR, but for actual workout routines, nothing will beat my Atlas Wearables. I've worked out off and on for 30 years, and it's everything I could have ever wanted. Next month, they are coming out with an Atlas Shape, which will replace my Fitbit completely.
    The Atlas Wearables tracks my exercise, counts my reps, is waterproof, has a built in Heart monitor.....its perfect!
    If I could figure out how to post a picture I'd give you a couple screenshots. Simply amazing. But I have nothing allowing me to share a photo.
    Can you post pictures in the app or are you all on a PC?

    I've never heard of Atlas Wearables. I have Atlas Media headphones which are awesome. Any connection? I was wondering how your wearable count reps. I've tried every free strength training app from the Connect store and they either give me errors or are too inconvenient to use. I really wanted something to keep track of everything instead of using a notebook, not having to manually create an activity would be convenient too, but no luck so far.

    ETA, you can post pictures from a PC or the mobile web site, but not the app.

    When I get home to my PC, I'll show you what the Atlas does.
  • HermanLily
    HermanLily Posts: 217 Member
    jennybearlv wrote: »
    HermanLily wrote: »
    I love my Charge HR, but for actual workout routines, nothing will beat my Atlas Wearables. I've worked out off and on for 30 years, and it's everything I could have ever wanted. Next month, they are coming out with an Atlas Shape, which will replace my Fitbit completely.
    The Atlas Wearables tracks my exercise, counts my reps, is waterproof, has a built in Heart monitor.....its perfect!
    If I could figure out how to post a picture I'd give you a couple screenshots. Simply amazing. But I have nothing allowing me to share a photo.
    Can you post pictures in the app or are you all on a PC?

    I've never heard of Atlas Wearables. I have Atlas Media headphones which are awesome. Any connection? I was wondering how your wearable count reps. I've tried every free strength training app from the Connect store and they either give me errors or are too inconvenient to use. I really wanted something to keep track of everything instead of using a notebook, not having to manually create an activity would be convenient too, but no luck so far.

    ETA, you can post pictures from a PC or the mobile web site, but not the app.

    They are not connected, they are strictly fitness related.
  • HermanLily
    HermanLily Posts: 217 Member
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    This is what the Atlas Wearables looks like and does. I love with mine, and will never be without it.
    I'll pull up the brand new Atlas Shape and share that as well, but, they are brand new and won't be shipping until next month.
  • HermanLily
    HermanLily Posts: 217 Member
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    The only thing I would add is, I have never had better customer support in my life. He is a class act, and knows his product(s) too a T.
  • HermanLily
    HermanLily Posts: 217 Member
    In closing, i am in no way affiliated with the company, I am strictly a consumer, but have been a weight lifter for 30 years off and on depending on my work schedule. I take it seriously, and Atlas has made it an exciting, rewarding and fun experience. Im looking forward to giving my fitbit away, as I have pre-ordered the Shape as well.
  • sammyb1235
    sammyb1235 Posts: 6 Member
    Me and my partner both have the Garmin vivosmart hr+ and honestly cant complain too much its comfortable and small but big enough to view details on only thing that i would say isnt accurate is the stairs climbed bit on mine but it is accurate on my partners so think i just need to reconfigure it.
  • DresdenSinn
    DresdenSinn Posts: 665 Member
    My new fave is the Samsung Gear Fit 2, I also have the UA Band, Garmin Vivofit, and a Withings/Nokia Pulse Ox
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