Activity watch ?
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NeilnrLincoln
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- Lincoln
I bought my wife the fitbit charge hr. She loves it, tells her time, steps, heartrate etc & synchs all the info back to an app on her phone.
vickster
Squire
I've got the new charge HR 2, works well enough, although it's not waterproof if you're a swimmer. Does what I need but I'm not exactly a serious athlete!
A lot of it will probably come down to your aesthetic preference and budget (the Fitbit has come down in price since I got it a month ago)
Retailer wise, John Lewis give an extra year warranty and price match Currys and the like (I bought from Tesco as JL were out of stock at that point)
There are plenty of reviews out there comparing the options
A lot of it will probably come down to your aesthetic preference and budget (the Fitbit has come down in price since I got it a month ago)
Retailer wise, John Lewis give an extra year warranty and price match Currys and the like (I bought from Tesco as JL were out of stock at that point)
There are plenty of reviews out there comparing the options
shouldbeinbed
Rollin' along
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- Manchester way
I have a fitbit blaze to monitor my sleep and heartbeat vagueries.
As with the Charge, it has the steps, HRM, distance travelled etc, pretty accurately. I scratch the surface of the fitness side but can see the benefits as a fitness tracker all round health helper, particularly used in conjunction with the smartphone side: analytics, GPS etc.
You can select activities you do, pick up routines and workouts on it. Analyse everything on computer and smartphone via the app and their regular email reports.
Comfy, decent size on a smallish wrist, looks blocky but not garish as a watch and has some smartwatch gizmos, vibration alarm, music controller, picks up messages and calendar alerts, lets you know your phone is ringing - but you can't make/take calls on the wrist.
I like it and could use it far more if I was working out or training.
As with the Charge, it has the steps, HRM, distance travelled etc, pretty accurately. I scratch the surface of the fitness side but can see the benefits as a fitness tracker all round health helper, particularly used in conjunction with the smartphone side: analytics, GPS etc.
You can select activities you do, pick up routines and workouts on it. Analyse everything on computer and smartphone via the app and their regular email reports.
Comfy, decent size on a smallish wrist, looks blocky but not garish as a watch and has some smartwatch gizmos, vibration alarm, music controller, picks up messages and calendar alerts, lets you know your phone is ringing - but you can't make/take calls on the wrist.
I like it and could use it far more if I was working out or training.
david k
Hi
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- North West
I've had the Fitbit charge for two years and think it's great
Now looking at the new blaze for Christmas. The link to gps isn't a feature I plan to use, I like the steps and sleep data, the blaze has a few more features to keep it interesting which I may occasionally use. For gps I'll probably just use my phone on endomondo or my garmin edge
Now looking at the new blaze for Christmas. The link to gps isn't a feature I plan to use, I like the steps and sleep data, the blaze has a few more features to keep it interesting which I may occasionally use. For gps I'll probably just use my phone on endomondo or my garmin edge
Bonefish Blues
Banging donk
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- 52 Festive Road
Withings Activite Pop if you're looking for something that looks like a watch. Mrs BFB loves hers.
New constant heart rate monitor version being launched early New Year.
Activite Sapphire if you're being indulgent.
New constant heart rate monitor version being launched early New Year.
Activite Sapphire if you're being indulgent.
Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
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- Kirton, Devon.
I wear my 24 year old Rolex GMT 2 for all my activities except rumpy-pumpy when I hang it from the bed-post, bannister rail, kitchen door, Indicator stalk or suitable branch as appropriate....
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Adam4868
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So you don't take it off much .....
If you're considering a fitbit, be aware that some users have reported skin irritations from the band - including me.
I have a Surge, which I really like because of the GPS, and I was fine with it when wearing it just for several hours at a time. But with my current fitness drive I've wanted to wear it 24/7 (to capture all my steps and active minutes, and check on my sleep patterns), and the first time I tried I got some nasty red blistering.
I've found a solution in the shape of adhesive moleskin - I stick that inside the strap and I'm fine.
Most people don't have a problem, but it's worth bearing in mind.
I have a Surge, which I really like because of the GPS, and I was fine with it when wearing it just for several hours at a time. But with my current fitness drive I've wanted to wear it 24/7 (to capture all my steps and active minutes, and check on my sleep patterns), and the first time I tried I got some nasty red blistering.
I've found a solution in the shape of adhesive moleskin - I stick that inside the strap and I'm fine.
Most people don't have a problem, but it's worth bearing in mind.
