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I use a Garmin Vivoactive with Garmin Connect and it works well, I like it. Can't compete with the Fitbit users though.
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Thanks @heybales ! I ordered a Garmin VivoActive to play with and compare to the Surge. The advantages of the VivoActive, as I see it, are: - Better GPS - ANT+ capability for footpod, bike speed meter, HR straps - 3rd party app capability (as a developer I like that) - Slimmer and lighter profile - Changeable wrist straps…
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@heybales after reading your posts, the studies you have linked and several other sources, I'm questioning the utility of 24/7 heart rate monitoring. Given most of my day (probably like many people) is sitting at a desk, and that the HR does not correlate to calorie use at that time, and given questions about the accuracy…
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Thanks @heybales ! I just went out and measured my stride. Assuming FitBit used the common formula of my height * .415 (as a mail) it thought my stride was 27.39 inches. I took 87 steps in 200.5 feet, making my step length 27.655. That small difference equates to 2,600 feet in 10,000 steps. Also, FitBit seems to use the…
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Additionally, I'm wondering if FitBit Surge uses the GPS to adjust the stride length. I would think that after a few sessions of walking or running, it could do that, but I can't find any information about whether it does or not. I realize that stride length may be less important when the GPS is able to track distance, but…
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Heybales, your information and willingness to help here is amazing, thank you! I noticed that you made some important points a few times. First, pressing the activity button essentially acts like a marker to create a record over recorded data for a time range. Second, calorie burn estimates for different types of workouts…
