Fitbit
01-26-2016, 12:48 AM
#12
Super Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: east kilbride Scotland
Posts: 1,330
Dottymo, you download an app on android/iPhone, and the Fitbit/watch links to it, you check your stats on the phone, my watch shows text messages andd who's calling, which is handy when my phone is in my bag.
01-26-2016, 04:24 AM
#13
Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Catskills, New York
Posts: 262
I've got a Vivfit by Garmin, which costs less. It tracks my steps, makes a rough calculation of calories used based on my steps and weight, lets me know how many more steps I should take based on the goal I set. it also monitors my sleep, gives me the time and date. The cons are that the face is not back-lit, the band is tricky to secure, and the instructions are not complete. I had to download instructions from the internet. Pros are that I'm moving more; the watch will work for a year out of the box without having to be recharged; syncs with either my iPad or iMac (and, I presume, iPhones, and probably Androids); tracks my sleep patterns. I'm highly tolerant of wearing a watch, even one with a fairly thick plastic band, 24-7, so that is not an issue for me. it was about $67 at BJ's.
01-26-2016, 05:45 AM
#14
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: NW PA
Posts: 843
I just charged mine up after letting my granddaughter borrow it. I did the update and now I can't figure out anything! It used to be so easy to check stats on my iPhone or computer, but now it seems so complicated. Or maybe because I'm a year older my brain isn't working as well...
01-26-2016, 06:46 AM
#16
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Norfolk, VA
Posts: 5,397
Originally Posted by waltonalice
I've got a Vivfit by Garmin, which costs less. It tracks my steps, makes a rough calculation of calories used based on my steps and weight, lets me know how many more steps I should take based on the goal I set. it also monitors my sleep, gives me the time and date. The cons are that the face is not back-lit, the band is tricky to secure, and the instructions are not complete. I had to download instructions from the internet. Pros are that I'm moving more; the watch will work for a year out of the box without having to be recharged; syncs with either my iPad or iMac (and, I presume, iPhones, and probably Androids); tracks my sleep patterns. I'm highly tolerant of wearing a watch, even one with a fairly thick plastic band, 24-7, so that is not an issue for me. it was about $67 at BJ's.
Dr Oz did a study on them and even though he wouldn't give out brand names he said the more expensive ones which can go over 500 were the least accurate of all of them. None were completely accurate. Mine does really well and it can motivate you to do more. Mine is really accurate as to my sleep so I'm assuming its more accurate on the other things too. It syncs to my Samsung phone, tablet, computer, etc.
01-26-2016, 06:58 AM
#17
Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Central Texas
Posts: 57
Originally Posted by waltonalice
I've got a Vivfit by Garmin, which costs less. It tracks my steps, makes a rough calculation of calories used based on my steps and weight, lets me know how many more steps I should take based on the goal I set. it also monitors my sleep, gives me the time and date. The cons are that the face is not back-lit, the band is tricky to secure, and the instructions are not complete. I had to download instructions from the internet. Pros are that I'm moving more; the watch will work for a year out of the box without having to be recharged; syncs with either my iPad or iMac (and, I presume, iPhones, and probably Androids); tracks my sleep patterns. I'm highly tolerant of wearing a watch, even one with a fairly thick plastic band, 24-7, so that is not an issue for me. it was about $67 at BJ's.
01-26-2016, 06:58 AM
#18
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: NE OH
Posts: 671
Originally Posted by quiltsRfun
I have the Fitbit One that I got through the fitness program at work. It's a small clip on unit that tracks steps, floors calories burned, and distance. You can set alarm reminders, too. If you wear it at night it can monitor your sleep and gives a record of when you were restless. I've only had it a couple of months but it has made me more aware of being active.
01-26-2016, 11:00 AM
#19
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 841
I was given one for birthday in September. Wore it for a while, though it would not count the steps I walked on treadmill. I wore it in my bra and called it my boobit. Counted the treadmill steps that way. I have gotten bored with it and no longer wear it.
01-26-2016, 01:59 PM
#20
Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Ohio
Posts: 16
I have had mine for over a year and love it! I feel super guilty if I don't reach the 10,000 step goal per day so it is motivating. I have the basic bracelet but am looking into upgrading to one of the fancier ones soon. If you go to the Fitbit site, you can add friends and then participate in challenges which makes it a bit more fun.
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