Binky The Doormat
Footballguy
How did you calculate your step length? Did you take several steps and measure the distance? Do you have a different step length when you are walking at different speeds? Just seems tough to get correct.
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netnalp
Footballguy
AcerFC
Footballguy
try changing the hand in the settings
Wrigley
Footballguy
Nathan R. Jessep
Footballguy
Browsed the thread and some reviews on wareable.com
For one looking at a very basic functioning fitness tracker, I'm leaning towards the Jawbone UP2 I think. I don't need a HR monitor, so not worried about that aspect of it. Fitbit now seems to be (according to the reviews I could find) rather trailing the competitors Jawbone and Garmin in overall rankings. Any insight from you experts here?
For one looking at a very basic functioning fitness tracker, I'm leaning towards the Jawbone UP2 I think. I don't need a HR monitor, so not worried about that aspect of it. Fitbit now seems to be (according to the reviews I could find) rather trailing the competitors Jawbone and Garmin in overall rankings. Any insight from you experts here?
joker
Footballguy
I've had both the Jawbone Up and now have the Fitbit Surge. I absolutely loved my Up, but two big things come into play:
1 - Display. The only way to see how I was doing was to sync my jawbone to my phone, and I didn't always have my phone with me. With my Fitbit I get the display that continuously updates with my steps. May not be a big deal to some, but for me it's about motivation and accountability, and being able to look down and see where I'm at is a big deal to me.
2 - My Up eventually broke, as the stress of removing it and putting it on for showering, etc. was just too much after a while. I was VERY careful when putting it on and taking it off, but even then I only got 8 months out of it before the bending snapped it inside the rubber. Having a watchband on my Surge has removed that problem, though I'm still super careful with it.
Other than those two things, I had no issues with my Up and thought it was lights out. I also had one of the original versions of the Up, so perhaps the band has made big strides in its durability. Still, though, I much prefer my Surge.
1 - Display. The only way to see how I was doing was to sync my jawbone to my phone, and I didn't always have my phone with me. With my Fitbit I get the display that continuously updates with my steps. May not be a big deal to some, but for me it's about motivation and accountability, and being able to look down and see where I'm at is a big deal to me.
2 - My Up eventually broke, as the stress of removing it and putting it on for showering, etc. was just too much after a while. I was VERY careful when putting it on and taking it off, but even then I only got 8 months out of it before the bending snapped it inside the rubber. Having a watchband on my Surge has removed that problem, though I'm still super careful with it.
Other than those two things, I had no issues with my Up and thought it was lights out. I also had one of the original versions of the Up, so perhaps the band has made big strides in its durability. Still, though, I much prefer my Surge.
Mario Kart
Footballguy
I've thought about getting a wearable but unsure which to get therefore I don't get any. The Apple Watch is a no go for me even though I have an iPhone. I've only read reviews for the most part about MSFT's new phone and it seems promising however I'm going to wait for their new one, I'd think next year, to see if I want to go that route again (Windows phone). I do like the MSFT Band 2 but wouldn't want to buy it if there are syncing issues (apparently there aren't any issues).
I'm not dissatisfied with my iPhone at all but the Windows phone, to me, seems like it could do more for me. If they come out with a phone next year, reportedly a Surface phone, that you could use as a "mini" Surface... I think I'd be sold on that. I'm looking but not sure about buying therefore, I wait.
I'm not dissatisfied with my iPhone at all but the Windows phone, to me, seems like it could do more for me. If they come out with a phone next year, reportedly a Surface phone, that you could use as a "mini" Surface... I think I'd be sold on that. I'm looking but not sure about buying therefore, I wait.
Ted Stickles
Footballguy
I have gone through a couple of Fitbit Flex's and have gone through the Fitbit warranty replacement protocol.
Fitbit does replace them if they stop working. The issue is that these Flex's are a really crummy build IMO. I have had four replaced, which is two or three too many times.
From my experience, they either stop holding a charge or cannot transfer the charge when connected to the USB dongle, rendering it useless. I also lost one on the golf course as the strap does not have a locking mechanism.
All in all, it was great to track the distance walked/ran/steps over the course of a full day and I did feel a bit healthier with this tangible, visible tracking of my fitness.
But at $99, Fitbit needs to make these things actually work longer term rather than a 6month novelty.
Fitbit does replace them if they stop working. The issue is that these Flex's are a really crummy build IMO. I have had four replaced, which is two or three too many times.
From my experience, they either stop holding a charge or cannot transfer the charge when connected to the USB dongle, rendering it useless. I also lost one on the golf course as the strap does not have a locking mechanism.
All in all, it was great to track the distance walked/ran/steps over the course of a full day and I did feel a bit healthier with this tangible, visible tracking of my fitness.
But at $99, Fitbit needs to make these things actually work longer term rather than a 6month novelty.
Chadstroma
Footballguy
Got HR Charge. For the life of me, I can't figure out why the Surge is worth $100 more.
Courtjester
The Town Drunk
My wife and I just started doing the diet exercise thing and we have MyFitnessPal up and running on my Iphone. It just brings over the steps from the phone, but if would be nice if we didn't have to carry this phone with us everywhere we go. We are looking at the Charge HR as we both don't like the size of the Surge. The question is, can you change the bands on the Charge HR? I see different color ones, but I wasn't sure if those were for the Charge HR,
DallasDMac
Footballguy
Wife and I just bought a pair of these today. Have to figure out WTF I am doing with it.
Courtjester
The Town Drunk
James Daulton
Footballguy
Me and the wifey are still rocking Up3's. The calorie counts seem very accurate except for weight lifting and non-exercise but still active stuff (like gardening or shoveling snow). It detects activity very well and takes your heart rate throughout the day. The sleep tracking seems remarkable accurate as well as far as knowing when you fell asleep, woke up, etc.
Happy with it but I wish it used the same exact calorie counting method as the bodybugg. The rep told me that because the bodybugg was placed specifically on your tricep, and this is on your wrist, the exact same sensors can't be used.
Happy with it but I wish it used the same exact calorie counting method as the bodybugg. The rep told me that because the bodybugg was placed specifically on your tricep, and this is on your wrist, the exact same sensors can't be used.
DallasDMac
Footballguy
Osaurus
Footballguy
I can add you to the group gb (pm me Fitbit user email) , but it's been pretty quiet for a while. We used to do challenges.Zip now delivered. Thanks for everyone's help.
Seriously, if there's a group, how do I join it?
Prince Myshkin
Footballguy
Is the other fitbit user also female? Just judging from average heights and average stride lengths (2.2ft for men; 2.5 ft for women), you would expect females to take 300-400 more steps per mile than males. So 1000+ more steps/mile would seem extreme, unless you are talking about a very short-striding female and a long-striding male
AnonymousBob
Footballguy
I'm game to join the group if it's still a thing.
Osaurus
Footballguy
Shoot me the email address you're set up on Fitbit as and I'll add you to the group.
Doctor Detroit
Please remove your headgear
Got one last week for my birthday, kinda digging it so far. I have been entering all my meals in there and everything, pretty good database to be honest.
PlayaHata
Footballguy
Reviving an old thread. Curious as to how many of you are still using yours after a year. My wife wants to get a pair for the both of us. Those of you that have them, do you feel it's worth it and beneficial?
If we end up getting them, I'm leaning towards the Alta HR. It looks like it's got pretty good functionality, but it's not over huge on the wrist either. Anyone have one?
If we end up getting them, I'm leaning towards the Alta HR. It looks like it's got pretty good functionality, but it's not over huge on the wrist either. Anyone have one?
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DallasDMac
Footballguy
My wife still wears hers. I stopped because I lost the dongle and the thing quit syncing with my phone a few months after getting it. Therefore the time is WAY off and it is useless as a watch. I can't say that I miss it.
Mario Kart
Footballguy
Been wearing the Fitbit Ionic for over a week and it’s pretty cool. I bought this instead of the Apple Watch 3 and I made the right choice. Holiday season coming around probably won’t get any sales on it but I think it’s worth it so far. I just have to utilize it a bit more.
Leeroy Jenkins
Footballguy
Looking for some recommendations. I am not even sure what I am about to describe exists. I have done some googling, and what I have turned up thus far does not quite meet what I am looking for.
I am looking for a fitness tracker that is not a watch replacement - I want to be able to wear a nice watch on my left wrist if I desire, while wearing this on my right, without it looking stupid as if I am wearing two watches. Something not bulky and without a traditional watch-face -- so not an Apple Watch or similar style. More a band -- but I DO want it to have some type of display showing time or heartrate, etc. Just more than an LED light, while thin, and having a low profile.
The band needs to be waterproof for swimming, and preferably can track laps, strokes, etc.
Prefer that it can measure other workouts and activities such as boxing.
I also have a standing desk and would love to be able to track how long I sit vs stand.
Needs a heart rate monitor.
Typical step counting and sleep tracking.
iOS compatible.
Does this exist? It seems like the Garmin Vívoactive HR – GPS Waterproof Smartwatch is the closest thing? I cannot tell how big/bulky it is from the photos though.
Any suggestions would be great. TIA
I am looking for a fitness tracker that is not a watch replacement - I want to be able to wear a nice watch on my left wrist if I desire, while wearing this on my right, without it looking stupid as if I am wearing two watches. Something not bulky and without a traditional watch-face -- so not an Apple Watch or similar style. More a band -- but I DO want it to have some type of display showing time or heartrate, etc. Just more than an LED light, while thin, and having a low profile.
The band needs to be waterproof for swimming, and preferably can track laps, strokes, etc.
Prefer that it can measure other workouts and activities such as boxing.
I also have a standing desk and would love to be able to track how long I sit vs stand.
Needs a heart rate monitor.
Typical step counting and sleep tracking.
iOS compatible.
Does this exist? It seems like the Garmin Vívoactive HR – GPS Waterproof Smartwatch is the closest thing? I cannot tell how big/bulky it is from the photos though.
Any suggestions would be great. TIA
Leeroy Jenkins
Footballguy
Don’t hold out on me, FFA.
Mario Kart
Footballguy
Fitbit makes wrist band type trackers that tell the time but they are thinner than a watch. I assume they do much of what a Fitbit watch does but I'm not sure when Fitbit updated that line. You are looking at wrist band type stuff and/or things to clip on a belt but that is just a pedometer.
Slider
Footballguy
Leeroy Jenkins
Footballguy
Garmin Vivosmart 3 seems the closest.
I have a jawbone something something but it doesn’t have a heart monitor nor is it waterproof.
I basically want it to look like a black man braclet so I can wear a real watch too on the other. But it may all look dumb.
I have a jawbone something something but it doesn’t have a heart monitor nor is it waterproof.
I basically want it to look like a black man braclet so I can wear a real watch too on the other. But it may all look dumb.
skol asylum
Footballguy
Has anyone entered the world of ring fitness trackers yet? I’ve tried wearing watches and they annoy me. I’ve done the clip one Fitbit one and it works pretty well for what it is. I’m intrigued now by the Motiv Ring fitness tracker. Basically a heart rate monitoring Fitbit watch but in a ring package with no read out. Has apps for both apple and android. Available for $200 on Amazon.
skol asylum
Footballguy
Picked one of these up for $150. It was a limited edition black onyx version normally $300 but 50% off as a partnership with Good Morning America Deals. Cool tech. Don't get that immediate feedback like Fitbit or something with display. It's meant more to capture the data and review later. Not sure how great it is in capturing workouts or sleep yet. Said I had a workout earlier today that I didn't. Could be because my resting heart rate is too high and it assumed I was working outm. Also captured a period of time in my lazy boy chair as sleep...which really was probably sort of accurate.
Motiv Ring Fitness, Sleep and Heart Rate Tracker - Waterproof Activity and HR Monitor - Calorie and Step Counter - Pedometer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076MJT99X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_rUSqCbN62MVPJ
The Oura ring looks even better but the price tag is higher.
https://ouraring.com
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Mario Kart
Footballguy
I bought an Ionic when it first came out. Like the app, battery, and so on. Last summer it stopped working. Got a replacement after about three weeks. Last couple weeks a button quit working and it’s a little weirder now since the one button doesn’t work. Contacted Fitbit and they pretty much told me to pound sand. Gave me a 25% off of a new Fitbit but with sales in stores, this “coupon” is pretty much no use.
Would not mind a Charge 3 but am pissed at Fitbit. Is the Apple Watch a worthy competitor or are there too many differences to go forward with an Apple Watch? Curious to hear from others.
Would not mind a Charge 3 but am pissed at Fitbit. Is the Apple Watch a worthy competitor or are there too many differences to go forward with an Apple Watch? Curious to hear from others.
Osaurus
Footballguy
Bought a Charge 3 a while back and died the first day I had it. You read that right. Got a replacement and it works great. Big improvement over the 2. For HR, I have a Garmin Forerunner 735xt. Fitbit is all over the place with HR which is why I won’t use it for most cardio sessions. I had a Vivo 2 and hated it. The 3 looks better and more comparable to other Garmins.
