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BodyMedia Fit armband vs. Bodybugg

kellykaye_xo
kellykaye_xo Posts: 66 Member
edited October 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I'm considering getting one of these. Does anyone have any feedback on which one is better and if they really do give a more accurate count of calories burned daily?

Thanks!

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  • carolann_22
    carolann_22 Posts: 364 Member
    Really I think they are almost the same, just Bodybugg is affiliated with 24HR Fitness (or was) and BodyMedia is the private consumer one. I think mine is accurate - I can eat what they say I burned and not gain. Studies prove they are pretty accurate - less accurate for the morbidly obese, but most of the Biggest Loser contestants are morbidly obese and using Bodybuggs and they lose.
  • kellykaye_xo
    kellykaye_xo Posts: 66 Member
    Thanks for the info! Do you have a BodyMedia fit?
    Really I think they are almost the same, just Bodybugg is affiliated with 24HR Fitness (or was) and BodyMedia is the private consumer one. I think mine is accurate - I can eat what they say I burned and not gain. Studies prove they are pretty accurate - less accurate for the morbidly obese, but most of the Biggest Loser contestants are morbidly obese and using Bodybuggs and they lose.
  • Osu2k1
    Osu2k1 Posts: 116 Member
    I have both. Well I had a BB then it broke and I bought the BMF band at Costco last year (it's on sale for $150 right now, with a 1 year sub). I love it! I hate their tracking site, but I use it for seeing how I slept, steps, physical activity intensity, and how many calories I burned in a day. It's really interesting! It's about 90% accurate, so I figure it's closer than anything I could guess (which would be high most likely). For example I started the couch to 5k yesterday; 30 min walk/run: 540 calories! 45 Min of Taekwondo: 400 calories It's motivating to see those numbers and to see how intense you worked out!

    It's not uncomfortable to wear, it's easy to use, but it's not water proof/resistant. You cannot wear it in the pool if you swim,etc.

    If you have specific questions, let me know, and I'll help you out!
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