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Post by Scrapbrat on Jun 3, 2016 14:46:41 GMT
I wouldn't. I would buy a Garmin.
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Post by melanell on Jun 3, 2016 14:53:25 GMT
I would get the One. I prefer a clip-on rather than a bracelet or band. And I prefer something small. I would go with the Zip, which is what I have right now, but it eats through batteries like nobody's business. The One has a rechargeable battery.  |
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Post by Restless Spirit on Jun 3, 2016 15:18:26 GMT
I posted about my experience with owning a Fitbit Charge back in April. This is what my Charge looked like after less than 6 months:  The band and tracker were clearly separating. (Google "Fitbit Charge band peeling" - it's a very common defect.) Because I bought it from QVC, Fitbit made me send it back to QVC and *not* Fitbit. I had to pay S&H to return it to QVC and get a refund (but not of the S&H!). I wrote to Fitbit and told them I wasn't happy with having to pay to return a defective product. The response I received was something like "we're glad your problem has been resolved....yada, yada." So.... I went and bought a Garmin Vivosmart HR (and I love it!): PRO: Displays steps, distance, calories, heart rate, floors climbed and activity intensity Receive text, call, email, calendar and social media alerts when paired with your phone Control your music from your wrist Reminds you to stay active with move bar and vibration alert Display is always on so you see the time at a glance - or just 'swipe' thru the stats Water resistant to 50 meters Regular 'watch-band style' band. It feels much more secure than a Fitbit CONS: Pjaye is right - band-style fitness trackers are ugly. LOL Thank you to Ilovebuble for posting the link to the Funksionable Wearables. I see some "bling" I really like.  So - (and this is just *my* opinion) Skip the Fitbit - buy a Garmin. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2016 15:20:00 GMT
Since I'm not a bracelet wearer, I'd probably stick with the model I use....The One....I can slip it in a pocket or clip to my bra.
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Post by not2peased on Jun 3, 2016 15:40:31 GMT
I think the wrist band ones are ugly. I definitely don't want to wear any fitness tracker on my wrist, therefore I currently have the One and if something happened to that, I'd get the same model again. I also don't need anything more than steps/distance/sleep. The heart rate function is just an expensive gimmick if you aren't a runner or a more serious athlete, if you are just using it for walking & general exercise motivation, then you don't need it...the heart rate function bumps up the price quite a bit. I've had my current One for 2 years and never had a problem with it. I disagree with your assessment of the value of a heart rate monitor-it's definitely a training aid and as one of my goals has been to reduce my resting heart rate, it's great for monitoring. I also don't find the sleep monitor gimmicky at all-I find it rather accurate and I do strive to get at least 8 hours, the tracking is easy as I don't have to write the info down anywhere. I am not a serious athlete but I like having access to this info. it also can tell the diffference between running, biking and walking. I was blown away when it told me (with reasonable accuracy) how far I rode my bike I agree the wristbands are ugly though I have the charge and I like it a lot |
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Post by christinec68 on Jun 3, 2016 16:27:23 GMT
I used to have a Fitbit Flex but downgraded to a Fitbit One. The only thing I miss from the flex is that it vibrated when I hit my step goal otherwise, the One is perfect for me. It's easy enough to wear on my waistband, it displays the number of steps (the flex does not) and the charge lasts quite a while. I didn't like the flex because it was a bracelet and kind of ugly unless I wanted to spring for fancier ones but it's still a bracelet.
My husband has the Charge and the band was falling apart in less than a year. They replaced it for free but who knows how many times they will do that? So knowing that it's likely going to fall apart in a fairly short time, I wouldn't buy another one.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2016 17:37:03 GMT
I have a flex, and it's ok, but when I do get a different one, my two must-haves wiil be a time display and good water resistance-I need to be able to swim or shower in it, or get it all wet while doing yardwork, etc. I'm not always a fan of the way the bracelets look, but for everyday wear, I can live with them. I need the water resistance more than I thought I would (especially in warmer weather), and if I'm wearing something on my wrist anyway, I want to be able to check the time. From what I've read so far, it looks like I'll be shopping Garmins on my next go-round. I did want to add that those little bands to go over the clasp really do help. I'll go through my old Amazon orders and see if I can find what I got. Here's the pack I bought: link |
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Post by padresfan619 on Jun 3, 2016 18:27:30 GMT
There are companies out there that sell waterproofed FitBits, I see them on Amazon all the time.
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Post by justjac on Jun 3, 2016 18:54:01 GMT
I have the One. I like it because it's not on my wrist. I can clip it on to my waistband, bra strap or keep it in my pocket. Me, too. I had the Flex and got tired of the ugly wrist band. |
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Post by pjaye on Jun 4, 2016 0:04:18 GMT
I disagree with your assessment of the value of a heart rate monitor-it's definitely a training aid and as one of my goals has been to reduce my resting heart rate, it's great for monitoring. I also don't find the sleep monitor gimmicky at all-I find it rather accurate and I do strive to get at least 8 hours, the tracking is easy as I don't have to write the info down anywhere. I didn't ever say the sleep monitor was gimmicky...I only said that about the heart rate. Sure it will tell you your heart rate and a lot of people like yourself look at it and think it's interesting, but unless you really know what you are looking at and what it all means in terms of exercise, training and target heart rates etc it doesn't actually give you any valuable information. Knowing your heart rate at different points in the day isn't that useful as it's always going to fluctuate widely depending what you are doing. It doesn't tell you any more than putting your finger on a pulse and counting for 30 seconds. A constant heart rate monitor for someone who is using this primarily as a pedometer or motivation to walk more is overkill and not worth the extra few hundred dollars it adds to the price. As for "reducing your resting heart rate" as you get more active and more fit and you lose weight etc, that will happen naturally along with those things. Apart from doing those things, knowing what your heart rate is all day long won't do anything to help you reduce it. |
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Post by cannmom on Jun 4, 2016 2:49:52 GMT
I have a Polar loop. It's waterproof for those that are looking for that feature. Polar also has a scale that all their watches and fitness bands link with and you can also link with the myfitnesspal website and app. I have the lowest level fitness band and it tracks steps, calories, and activity level goal. It also displays time.
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