Fitness Bands? Any Suggestions?

Mr.Maduro · 01-04-2015, 09:16 PM

I'm thinking of picking up a fitness tracker. Any suggestions? Recommendations?

After reading some reviews, I'm leaning towards the Garmin Vivosmart.

Thanks in advance for the feedback.

E.J. · 01-04-2015, 09:26 PM

I've been looking as well & think I've settled on the Jawbone UP24. I'm a big CNET fan and it's their recommended band.

Remo · 01-04-2015, 09:44 PM

So many to choose from, a lot of the guys at work have the Fitbit and Garmin, I would get one if i wasn't already a Greek god!!

swingerofbirches · 01-04-2015, 10:34 PM

I've been curious about a FitBit but haven't really done a lot of research. I use the MyFitnessPal app to track my cardio, lifting and food/intake.

CigarNut · 01-05-2015, 10:24 AM

I have had the Fitbit One for almost two years and I really like it. I use the Fitbit app an am OK with that. My friend (who also has a Fitbit) uses the MyFitnessPal app.

More and more of these devices becoming available all the time. The one thing I like about Fitbit is that they have more time and effort in their software so it seems like the Fitbit is more accurate than, say my iPhone 6+ (which can also track steps and other activities).

sikk50 · 01-05-2015, 11:16 AM

I have a Fitbit. I've kind of fallen out of using it as I forget to charger it from time to time. I like that I can look at the app on my phone to see exactly where I'm at. The app is nice to track your water and caloric intake as well.

Victor808 · 01-05-2015, 12:42 PM

I've been watching the activity trackers for a bit now as well, waiting to pull the trigger on one. There are a couple coming out in this quarter with heartrate monitoring added in, so that's what I've been waiting for.

Basis already has heartrate monitoring... has gotten good reviews on that. I think they have a next gen coming soon.

Fitbit has announced their HR version and given prices and expected release date (I think jan)....

Jawbone is supposed to come out with a HR version soon. There was an announcement, but I don't recall the date.

There are a lot of smaller companies (some were kickstarters) that are releasing this year... Mio is one... I'm not sure I'd go with the smaller companies as they wouldn't have the experience in the software.

jledou · 01-05-2015, 01:03 PM

I picked up the Vivofit for myself and my wife this Christmas something to keep us both accountable. It links into myfitnesspal but haven't gone that far yet.

So far I am going to say it is OK and I really need to get more into it to use it, but overall the closer on the vivofit was the watch part so it replaced my watch I was wearing. 1+ year battery also sold me on the vivofit.

Downside so far is that I had problems connecting them into our phones but no problems with connecting into a computer.

AdamJoshua · 01-05-2015, 01:18 PM

I was looking at a few different ones, I think I will give it some time and see how the Apple Watch turns out, since it will do all of the fitness times as well as tightly integrated into the Health app which is what I am currently using to track progress.

czerbe · 01-05-2015, 02:23 PM

I have been thinking about one of these.... they seem kind of gimmicky I hit the gym about 4 times a week and try and watch my diet, but it couldn't hurt right?

Victor808 · 01-05-2015, 04:15 PM

I think the most interesting thing about them is the monitoring of your downtime. Some have features to remind you to get up and move about if you've been sitting too long...

I'm particularly interested in sleep monitoring, because that's something I know I'm failing at. But someone who doesn't exercise regularly may also get a lot of benefit from knowing how much energy they burn through non-exercise activities.

nutcracker · 01-05-2015, 04:51 PM

I have a fitbit. Actually works quite well. Unfortunately once you figure out how far you walk in a regular day interest wanes. Probably best couple with a formal program.

Victor808 · 01-09-2015, 11:33 AM

So the jawbone UP3 is supposed to be shipped soon. I'm seriously considering this one, doesn't look too conspicuous but has heart rate functionality.

Mr.Maduro · 01-11-2015, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Victor808

So the jawbone UP3 is supposed to be shipped soon. I'm seriously considering this one, doesn't look too conspicuous but has heart rate functionality.

Website says 10-12 weeks. I don't know if I want to wait that long, but it does look pretty cool.

01-11-2015, 07:06 PM

I have a jawbone and love it. Add me to your team if you want

Victor808 · 01-12-2015, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Maduro

Website says 10-12 weeks. I don't know if I want to wait that long, but it does look pretty cool.

I'm thinking I'll wait for it, at least to see what reviews say. It looks worth the wait.

Mr.Maduro · 01-14-2015, 05:01 PM

I think I might go with a refurbished Jawbone UP2 off eBay (around $40) to play around with and make sure its just not a passing fad on my part. If I really like it and find its working (getting me in shape) I will probably upgrade to the UP3 when it finally does come out.

Thanks for the feedback.

IBQTEE1 · 01-15-2015, 11:13 AM

I am rocking the FitBit Flex. I love it and I forget that I am wearing it. I am a little addicted to looking at the app. It is interesting when it comes to my sleeping. I am restless around the same time every night.

weems · 01-15-2015, 12:03 PM

I have a Jawbone UP24. I loved it when I actually used it. I'll trade it for some smokes if it interests you haha!

AdamJoshua · 01-15-2015, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weems

I have a Jawbone UP24. I loved it when I actually used it. I'll trade it for some smokes if it interests you haha!

01-04-2015, 09:16 PM	#1
Mr.Maduro In Domino Confido Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: La Casa del Blueface Posts: 2,905 Trading: (83)	Fitness Bands? Any Suggestions? I'm thinking of picking up a fitness tracker. Any suggestions? Recommendations? After reading some reviews, I'm leaning towards the Garmin Vivosmart. Thanks in advance for the feedback. __________________ "Patrick...You low-rent f#@k!!!" - MACMS (Shack V)

01-04-2015, 09:26 PM	#2
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Fitness Bands? Any Suggestions? I've been looking as well & think I've settled on the Jawbone UP24. I'm a big CNET fan and it's their recommended band.

01-04-2015, 09:44 PM	#3
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Fitness Bands? Any Suggestions? So many to choose from, a lot of the guys at work have the Fitbit and Garmin, I would get one if i wasn't already a Greek god!! __________________

01-04-2015, 10:34 PM	#4
swingerofbirches Feeling at Home Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Charlie Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 714 Trading: (0)	Re: Fitness Bands? Any Suggestions? I've been curious about a FitBit but haven't really done a lot of research. I use the MyFitnessPal app to track my cardio, lifting and food/intake.

01-05-2015, 10:24 AM	#5
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Fitness Bands? Any Suggestions? I have had the Fitbit One for almost two years and I really like it. I use the Fitbit app an am OK with that. My friend (who also has a Fitbit) uses the MyFitnessPal app. More and more of these devices becoming available all the time. The one thing I like about Fitbit is that they have more time and effort in their software so it seems like the Fitbit is more accurate than, say my iPhone 6+ (which can also track steps and other activities). __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

01-05-2015, 11:16 AM	#6
sikk50 Just Bored Really... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Jefferson State Posts: 2,084 Trading: (13)	Re: Fitness Bands? Any Suggestions? I have a Fitbit. I've kind of fallen out of using it as I forget to charger it from time to time. I like that I can look at the app on my phone to see exactly where I'm at. The app is nice to track your water and caloric intake as well. __________________ "Not a Headache in a Hogshead"

01-05-2015, 12:42 PM	#7
Victor808 How Did I Get Here? Join Date: Mar 2014 First Name: Victor Location: The 'Loin Posts: 121 Trading: (1)	Re: Fitness Bands? Any Suggestions? I've been watching the activity trackers for a bit now as well, waiting to pull the trigger on one. There are a couple coming out in this quarter with heartrate monitoring added in, so that's what I've been waiting for. Basis already has heartrate monitoring... has gotten good reviews on that. I think they have a next gen coming soon. Fitbit has announced their HR version and given prices and expected release date (I think jan).... Jawbone is supposed to come out with a HR version soon. There was an announcement, but I don't recall the date. There are a lot of smaller companies (some were kickstarters) that are releasing this year... Mio is one... I'm not sure I'd go with the smaller companies as they wouldn't have the experience in the software.

01-05-2015, 01:03 PM	#8
jledou Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jay Location: Kansas Posts: 2,224 Trading: (27)	Re: Fitness Bands? Any Suggestions? I picked up the Vivofit for myself and my wife this Christmas something to keep us both accountable. It links into myfitnesspal but haven't gone that far yet. So far I am going to say it is OK and I really need to get more into it to use it, but overall the closer on the vivofit was the watch part so it replaced my watch I was wearing. 1+ year battery also sold me on the vivofit. Downside so far is that I had problems connecting them into our phones but no problems with connecting into a computer.

01-05-2015, 01:18 PM	#9
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Fitness Bands? Any Suggestions? I was looking at a few different ones, I think I will give it some time and see how the Apple Watch turns out, since it will do all of the fitness times as well as tightly integrated into the Health app which is what I am currently using to track progress.

01-05-2015, 02:23 PM	#10
czerbe Just a Traveling Man Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: Corey Location: Reading Pa Posts: 1,309 Trading: (2)	Re: Fitness Bands? Any Suggestions? I have been thinking about one of these.... they seem kind of gimmicky I hit the gym about 4 times a week and try and watch my diet, but it couldn't hurt right? __________________ Live fast, hard, everyday like its your last.

01-05-2015, 04:15 PM	#11
Victor808 How Did I Get Here? Join Date: Mar 2014 First Name: Victor Location: The 'Loin Posts: 121 Trading: (1)	Re: Fitness Bands? Any Suggestions? I think the most interesting thing about them is the monitoring of your downtime. Some have features to remind you to get up and move about if you've been sitting too long... I'm particularly interested in sleep monitoring, because that's something I know I'm failing at. But someone who doesn't exercise regularly may also get a lot of benefit from knowing how much energy they burn through non-exercise activities.

01-05-2015, 04:51 PM	#12
nutcracker Shameless epicurian Join Date: Apr 2014 First Name: Neil Location: Winnipeg, Canada - Home of the Jets! Posts: 1,631 Trading: (26)	Re: Fitness Bands? Any Suggestions? I have a fitbit. Actually works quite well. Unfortunately once you figure out how far you walk in a regular day interest wanes. Probably best couple with a formal program. __________________ "Well I ain't often right but I've never been wrong.... Jerry Garcia (R.I.P.)

01-09-2015, 11:33 AM	#13
Victor808 How Did I Get Here? Join Date: Mar 2014 First Name: Victor Location: The 'Loin Posts: 121 Trading: (1)	Re: Fitness Bands? Any Suggestions? So the jawbone UP3 is supposed to be shipped soon. I'm seriously considering this one, doesn't look too conspicuous but has heart rate functionality.

01-11-2015, 07:06 PM	#15
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Fitness Bands? Any Suggestions? I have a jawbone and love it. Add me to your team if you want

01-14-2015, 05:01 PM	#17
Mr.Maduro In Domino Confido Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: La Casa del Blueface Posts: 2,905 Trading: (83)	Re: Fitness Bands? Any Suggestions? I think I might go with a refurbished Jawbone UP2 off eBay (around $40) to play around with and make sure its just not a passing fad on my part. If I really like it and find its working (getting me in shape) I will probably upgrade to the UP3 when it finally does come out. Thanks for the feedback. __________________ "Patrick...You low-rent f#@k!!!" - MACMS (Shack V)

01-15-2015, 11:13 AM	#18
IBQTEE1 Crazy K Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kristin Location: Here and there Posts: 2,563 Trading: (6)	Re: Fitness Bands? Any Suggestions? I am rocking the FitBit Flex. I love it and I forget that I am wearing it. I am a little addicted to looking at the app. It is interesting when it comes to my sleeping. I am restless around the same time every night. __________________ It's a Good Day to Smoke a Cigar!!!

01-15-2015, 12:03 PM	#19
weems Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2014 First Name: Ryan Location: Savannah GA Posts: 50 Trading: (1)	Re: Fitness Bands? Any Suggestions? I have a Jawbone UP24. I loved it when I actually used it. I'll trade it for some smokes if it interests you haha!