Fitness Tracker Recommendations

Jewels416
Jewels416 Posts: 42 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I need to increase my activity level so I thought I would get a Fitbit (or something like it) to track my steps/activity and try to start building/increasing it. Currently the only 'exercise' I do is water aerobics so I was wanting something that worked in the pool.

I am not big into technology. I cannot get one that works with my phone (it's a Tracfone). I do have a mini iPad.

I hate that there are 20 different Fitbits you can get. And then, you also have the other brands.

So, I am looking for:
Easy to Use
Can be used in the pool
Doesn't have to connect to a phone (ipad is okay)
Easy to read
Large wrist
Under $150 - preferably around $100 .... or cheaper!

Any recommendations?

Replies

  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    http://fitnesstracker24.com/10-best-waterproof-fitness-trackers-for-swimming/

    Garmin Vivoactive might be the go.
  • festerw
    festerw Posts: 233 Member
    In your price range you can probably pick up a certified refurbished Garmin Forerunner 220/230/620
  • Jewels416
    Jewels416 Posts: 42 Member
    Thanks. I'm going to give the Garmin Vivoactive a try...$99.
  • middlehaitch
    middlehaitch Posts: 8,486 Member
    I have always tracked my aqua fit in the MFP water aerobics category under ' cardio' and found it quite accurate over 7 years.
    If the only reason you are thinking of getting a fitness tracker is to track your workout in water, try logging the MFP cals first, it may save you some money.

    Cheers, h.
  • Jewels416
    Jewels416 Posts: 42 Member
    My goal is to really see what my normal activity level is...which isn't much except for water aerobics...and try to slowly increase it.
  • ladytwilight72
    ladytwilight72 Posts: 70 Member
    I use the vivofit 3. I like that I can wear it swimming and only have to replace the battery once a year. My friend has a fit bit and she forgets to charge it frequently.

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