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You could mix up your walking mileage. Vary your mileage and intensity on different days. For example (which is for running) I do a long, slow run on Sundays, a fast paced 2 mile on Monday, interval 4-5 miles on Wed and Fri, a slow paced 2-3 mile on Thu and rest days Tue & Sat.

You could get a Garmin or Timex HRM strap (among some other ANT+ brands) to use for exercising. I do this with my S4 and Timex GPS watch using the S4 and the Endomondo app as a backup to my Timex (and for music).

I have no idea. I've looked at my running data using the Vivofit with my HRM strap along with my Timex data and my own formulas in my spreadsheet for calculating calories burned and none of the three are close for the same run. My Timex I have always felt was high, hence the reason I use a separate formula, and that…

Sent a connect request. I do not have the Group option showing though. Do I have to wait to see the Group after you have accepted my connect request?

Umer, something to think about http://running.competitor.com/2014/03/training/slow-is-a-state-of-mind_70265

No problem. Ray does excellent reviews.

Really can't compare to others, it depends on your fitness level. I know 300+ people that run sub-30min 5K's. The last time I raced a 5K over 300 lbs (308.2 lbs) I ran a 41:32.

Getting ready to go for a 5-6 mile run. Then this afternoon going to keg 10 gallons of IPA, start 10 gallons of hard cider, grill up some steaks and veggies then get the bikes out of the shed and get them prepped now that it's getting warm enough to start riding again.

Actually joined the group shortly after it started but this has been the first time I've had a chance to post something. Almost 47 y/o male living in NW Iowa. Started using the Vivofit 3/14 and have been very pleased with it so far. My main use of the VF is to track my daily calorie burn and having the HRM strap was the…

No. Polar uses Bluetooth, Garmin ANT+ technology.

Measure how much marinade you put in the bag then measure how much marinade is left in the bag after pulling out the meat. Calculate the calories of the remaining marinade and subtract.

Another user of the MoonReader/Calibre combo. Also use the autoscroll on MoonReader when using a stationary bike with my tablet with some music to make the time go by faster. I do listen to podcast when running. On my two shorter runs each week I don't listen to anything, the three longer ones it's about 2/3 podcast to 1/3…

I've had mine for about 7 weeks and have been happy with it so far. Hardware wise I like the battery life and the information on the read out. The lack of back light doesn't bother me as I rarely have needed it. Even running in the dark in the mornings there are enough street lights to be able to see the screen. I use it…

I've had mine for over 6 weeks now and have been very happy with it. I use my Timex HRM strap with it and it seems to track your HR pretty well. I occasionally will get an average HR 1 or 2 beats lower than my Timex Runkeeper but the runkeeper tracks every 1 second versus a longer time between reads for the Vivofit. Since…

The Garmin Vivofit will do this, using the strap when working out. I use my Vivofit with Timex Run Trainer (GPS running watch) with the Timex's HRM strap (both use ANT technology and read off the same strap) and watch my HR on the Vivofit and running stats on the Timex (don't have to scroll through screens this way). The…

Until MFP pairs up with Garmin Connect, there is a work around. You could set up a Fitbit account (if you don't already have one) and use FitDataSync http://www.fitdatasync.com/ to synce your Garmin data to Fitbit, then link your MFP to Fitbit.

The HRM strap will make your calorie count much more accurate during steady cardio.

I use the Garmin Vivofit with HRM strap, has been working well so far.

Also do the burrito thing after a race. Locally La Juanitas makes a great burrito and if I'm racing out of town will take a couple with me just for this reason. I usually don't worry about calories after the race, even the day after sometimes, sort of a reward, though I don't usually eat a ton because I'm not that hungry…

Yes if you use a HRM strap during your exercise. Plus the Vivofit gives a net calorie count for your exercise in your daily calorie total and a gross calorie for each activity.

Ditto on not changing what you eat you eat, even within a couple of weeks before the race. My personal experience has been I prefer to gain a pound or two the couple of weeks before a race. My best time improvements happened when tI did this. Don't know if there is a cause and effect factor but it has worked for me.

Can't compare to a Fitbit (never had one) but have been happy with my Vivofit so far for my needs. Here's a quick synopsis. Pros -Very comfortable. The strap has yet to snap off (and since it's still cold around here still wearing long sleeve shirts/sweats/coats/etc). -Seems to be pretty accurate. Doesn't give me many…

Yes and no. Yes in that your weight loss calorie deficit is at 1360, which means with no exercise if you eat that amount you should loose the weight amount stated in your goal. So exercise calories are not included in that amount and you should eat those additional calories and you will still have your calorie deficit. No,…

The 110 is a nice as it covers all the basic running features and you can find it for under $120 (w/o HRM strap) or under $150 (w/HRm strap) at Amazon or other online retailers. The 220 is the next step up and can be found for under $250/$300 (w/o HRM/w/HRM) online. Like mentioned above, check somewhere like REI to compare…

We have a team dualthon here every 4th of July. The town is built around a lake and the race goes around the lake. Each team has three contestants: 2 humans and 1 bike (and yes the bike gets a number). Each team starts with a runner and cyclist (all the cyclist start first) and the cyclist goes, drops the bike off at a…

You could also look at something like the Garmin Vivofit or Polar Loop. Both do similar tracking like a Fitbit but can be used with a HRM strap for exercising.

I have the Garmin Vivofit with a HRM strap and have found it to work very well for overall (daily BMR, daily activity, workouts) calorie burn. If you are looking for an all around device, the Vivofit, Polar Loop and Basic watch are pretty much it right now, though more are coming. The Vivofit doesn't work with MFP yet…

This worked for me, took almost 40 min off my HM time in 7 months which was my largest time increase ever. Did my long run on Sun, cycled on Tue, tempo on Wed and Fri and intervals on Thu. And ditto the last few posts on cadence. I also worked on increasing my cadence and improved my time with less effort (based on my HRM…

If/when you can afford one I would suggest getting one as it makes the Loop (and the Vivofit) a much better tool than a step tracker. Right now your Loop will give you your daily BMR and the extra calories you burn from walking (your steps) among other data. What you don't have is your calories burned doing workouts (this…

Actually have the Garmin Vivofit but researched both well and they are very similar. So my first question is do you have all your personal info inputted? And second, did you get the HRM strap?