FitBit---is it worth the money?

MENichols5
MENichols5 Posts: 176 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I have heard about the FitBit through a few threads on here and did some research on it. It seems like a nice tool and a good way to become more motivated, but it is kind of expensive.

Anyone on here have one and highly recommend it or have an opinion on the FitBit at all?

Thanks!
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  • beansNboo
    beansNboo Posts: 23 Member
    I have one and use it daily. I really love watching my steps/stairs increase. It gives you a more accurate estimate of how much exercise you really get in a day, and then automatically adjusts your calorie allotment for the day (if you go over what your settings have you burning in a typical day). That way, you only need to add things like strength training (which doesn't get picked up by fitbit, of course). I also like the sleep function - nice bonus feature if you are curious about your sleeping efficiency!

    If you decide to get one, I hope you enjoy it! Customer service is fantastic!
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    I love mine! It keeps me motivated, tracks activity, and makes it easier for me to make adjustments. I haven't heard anyone at all complain about this product.
  • kodom_123
    kodom_123 Posts: 117 Member
    LOOOOVE mine! I haven't gone a day without it since March. And ditto what the PP said...the Customer Service is fantastic. Even though it is a little expensive if something does happen to it even if it's your fault (ie: you swim with it, wash it, even lose it) they replace it for FREE!! Totally worth it my opinion. ;)
  • peteb79
    peteb79 Posts: 386
    Depends on your form of movement. If you alternate walking / running I wouldn't bother because it can be inaccurate when your stride changes.

    It's great for walking.. stair climbing.. sleep monitoring.
  • jerilph
    jerilph Posts: 19 Member
    I have one too and love it. Like the above poster, i like watching my steps and stairs increase and I sleep with it nightly and it has confirmed what I thought about my sleep, I wake up as often or more every night than I thought I did. I have had it about a month and have only gone 2 days without it since buying it, once because I forgot it and yesterday when I went to the beach. It is water resistant but not water proof so I left it home so I wouldn't forget to take it off when I got in the water. Plus water resistant but who knows how resistant to salt water. Good luck if you get one, I hope you will like it as much as I do mine.
  • Incredible_Shrinking_Jenn
    Incredible_Shrinking_Jenn Posts: 18 Member
    LOOOOVE mine too!!! I definitely move more and do more just to increase my fitbit stats!!! It's awesome and accurate! I bought mine with best buy rewards from my best buy credit card and so it was cheap for me.
  • klabasik
    klabasik Posts: 8 Member
    I love my fitbit! I have one, my mom, my sister and my boyfriend. Keeps us on track and is a good motivator. I also really like how it integrates into mfp! Plus- they have a great warranty program, and good customer service.
  • microwoman999
    microwoman999 Posts: 545 Member
    If you like to walk/hike/run its the perfect think for you :) It is amazingly accurate on those things and yes it is AWESOME! You could try Amazon.com to find it cheaper which I have seen it for $80 instead of $100. Keep in mind the fit bit does not work by heart rate but by movement, it works like a wii remote. Good Luck with your decision.
  • karijoeide
    karijoeide Posts: 103
    Love LOVE LOVE my fitbit...HATE HATE HATE that it went through the washer and no longer works. It is a fantastic gadget and worth the money. I was sad I forgot mine in my pocket and it went through the washer/dryer. I decided not to re-invest as it is a tad spendy....
  • mama2shi
    mama2shi Posts: 300 Member
    YES!! I love it, borderline addicted to it :)
  • Corryn78
    Corryn78 Posts: 215
    I just ordered one last night. Hoping it will help with exercise motivation...could really use it :)
  • jessejames3ball
    jessejames3ball Posts: 268
    Simple answer is yes. The very least that it has done for me is to get me to move a lot more during the day. That alone is worth it, IMO.
  • Corryn78
    Corryn78 Posts: 215
    Love LOVE LOVE my fitbit...HATE HATE HATE that it went through the washer and no longer works. It is a fantastic gadget and worth the money. I was sad I forgot mine in my pocket and it went through the washer/dryer. I decided not to re-invest as it is a tad spendy....

    I have read a few reports that if you call the company, they will send you a replacement. Worth a try?!
  • gmichaelguy
    gmichaelguy Posts: 123 Member
    I won't take a step without mine! Worth double the money!!!
  • Laurieann137
    Laurieann137 Posts: 95 Member
    I love mine!! It keeps me motivated to take more steps! I didn't realize how few steps I took during the day until I got this! I love how I can sync it to MFP too! Customer service is great too! Mine fell off and when I found it, it was in the drive way and had been run over! I was so upset! But I worked with Customer service and got it replaced for free!!
  • capriciousmoon
    capriciousmoon Posts: 1,263 Member
    I don't have one. I think they seem interesting, but if I got one it would probably go the same way as my HRM, which I only used for a month or two.

    It is expensive, and it seems to be good motivation for some people, but you can lose weight just fine without buying fancy, expensive things.
  • Masq
    Masq Posts: 191 Member
    It is worth it. I got mine for $85 on e bay. It really helps me to see how much I move or don't move each day.

    I reviewed the fitbit and bodybugg on my blog http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Masq

    I returned the bodybugg and kept the Fitbit if that tells you anythihng. :wink:

    :flowerforyou:
  • secretlobster
    secretlobster Posts: 3,566 Member
    I've had one for a couple of months now. It was fun at first and it got kind of addicting to check in and see how many steps you've taken or calories you've burned, but there came a point when I stopped using it as much, and it doesn't accurately calculate exercise calories (since it doesn't monitor your heart rate). Is it a fun little device that gives you a good idea of how much energy you expend during a typical day? Sure. Would I go back and buy it again? Nah.
  • BexleyGirl
    BexleyGirl Posts: 102
    Love my Fitbit.......it is fabulous. Got it on right now and I don't leave home without it!
  • GermanicKnight
    GermanicKnight Posts: 445
    I give it an overall 8.5/10. It has motivated me to move and to also buy the Fit Bit Aria scale. I have worn a regulat pedometer on one hip and the fitbit on the other and they were within 10 steps of each other. So it is very accurate. I just wish it had a audible message every 1000 steps you have completed.

    I LOVE it as a sleep tracker! Wow oh wow is it useful!

    The fact that it sync with MFP was what had me purchase it!

    Worth the money I spent on it.
  • taniaandmichael
    taniaandmichael Posts: 38 Member
    I love it. My husband bought it for me for my birthday (at the Verizon store), and I begged him to give it to me early. I'm so glad he did. It really gives me a good estimate of how many calories I'm burning and how active I am during the day. Before I got the Fitbit, I didn't realize how much time during the day that I wasn't moving. Now, I'm moving more because I want better numbers on my Fitbit.
  • CherylGardner
    CherylGardner Posts: 75 Member
    It depends on what your type of activity is -- if you are looking for something to track daily routine, like sleeping, general activity level, stairs and walking/running, then it would be a good fit -- I love mine for this purpose.

    If you are doing a lot of cycling, swimming, weight lifting, etc, it may not be the best option as it doesn't really track those things very well.

    I have had it since February and have never missed a day... even at the beach/waterpark - I stick it in a waterproof pouch and tuck it in my swim suit. My main "exercise" is brisk walking so it works great for me. I love my fitbit because I don't get to exercise "on purpose" as much as I'd like, so I try to move more doing general tasks throughout the day. The fitbit helps me track how much that is accounting for.
  • lizard053
    lizard053 Posts: 2,344 Member
    Absolutely and totally worth the money!

    I really like the sleep-tracker function. However I also enjoy challenging myself to reach those 10,000 steps a day. Been slacking lately, only getting ~1/4 of them in...

    The only thing I don't like about it is that it has a really small opening and my pants have a larger seam sometimes. But it does come with a gizmo to put it on a belt, but I don't use a belt, so the problem still exists. And sometimes it falls off my pants that don't have a big seam. (I put it on my pocket usually.)
  • Welchgal
    Welchgal Posts: 2 Member
    I love mine! I.found out about it from my neighbor. It is amazing how much one walks just in daily activities. I love to walk and wanted an acurate mileage count. I did wear it to bed for about a month and was amazed how much I really awoke during the night. It is a good motivator!

    I wear it on my bra - in the middle!
  • nannabannana
    nannabannana Posts: 780
    YES YES AND YES...The statement is true about "NORMAL" people who are sedentary only do about 2500 steps a day. I am 65 , bought mine April 29th. In the 2nd week I was determined to get over 20,000. steps to earn that badge! Lately, I have NOT been using it with 2 Grandbabies here 4-5 days a week..10-12 hrs. a day. When they are sleeping I walked on treadmill . 2 used Treadmills are tore up. I do Zumba and a few other exercises, but my fav thing to do is outside walking, but too hot now for me and the babies. Today I am going for a swim at neighbors, but I really want an HRM with my circumstances...I think I could do quieter exercises around my own home. Do I regreat getting the FITBIT..NO..I still love it. Hope that answers your question. :)

    BTW..CONGRATULATIONS ON OVERCOMING your bulimic. Your parents are so great to have seen that to start with. My Grandaughter is 24 yrs old and you remind me of her. :) your age, etc., not the bulimia. THAT IS A COMPLIMENT ....
  • itz708
    itz708 Posts: 16
    i love love love it! it works great! I agree with a previous comment, I didnt realize how few steps I was taking within a day. When I started I was only at 3 or 4k, now I try everyday for 10k+, I have seen some used on ebay for $50-$70 if you really didnt want to spend the $100.
  • MzLegette72
    MzLegette72 Posts: 11
    The fitbit is a great investment. I love mine and have been using it faithfully since March. I love that it links with MFP to accurately record those missing calories I burn throughout the day. It keeps me motivated and helps me challenge myself more and more. Because of it I take the stairs at work now instead of the elevator. Like previous people have wrote the customer service is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! They are on point and will help you in anyway possible including sending you a replacement for FREE!! I love the sleep monitoring, I never knew how much I woke up at night until I purchased my fitbit and I must say my sleep habits have improved tremendously because of it. I say YES go and get it. And yes you can always price track on amazon to see when the price goes down. I hope this helps!!
  • debabebai
    debabebai Posts: 13 Member
    Love my fitbit! I too am borderline addicted to it. I need to be held accountable to keep my focus and the instant feedback that fitbit provides will motivate me to move while MFP holds me accountable for my food intake. Well worth the money. I do not put mine in my pocket and thus far it has not gone through the washer. I had a problem with my first fitbit and found their customer service to be great! When this one dies, I will replace it. My husband periodically asks me how my stairs I've climbed. To me this his interest in the fitbit tells me he is considering getting one for himself.
  • Katie1951
    Katie1951 Posts: 312 Member
    YeIs I love mine! I am checking it during the day to insure that I'm moving enough. When I do a specific exercise like my strength training class I take off my Fitbit and use my HRM monitor to record my calories burned.

    There are many nights when I check my Fitbit and see that I haven't gotten in my 10,000 step a day goal and I get up and head out the door or pull out my Leslie Sansone tapes.

    It's the least expensive, but most used piece of exercise equipment I've ever owned.
  • 1JenMilam
    1JenMilam Posts: 108 Member
    It is the best purchase I have made!!!! I also purchased the FitBit Aria scale.

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