Fitness tracker opinions

[Rebeccaabrooks86 269]

You can get a flex for now or get force on eBay...I just sync with my cell phone and it tells me what I need..l have a heart rate monitor on my iphone....it tracks pretty well...just put your finger over the light

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[Alex Brecher 10,515]

You can get a flex for now or get force on eBay...I just sync with my cell phone and it tells me what I need..l have a heart rate monitor on my iphone....it tracks pretty well...just put your finger over the light

I'm sorry but IMHO none of the heart rate monitor apps that use the light on the iPhone are REMOTELY accurate. I've tested every single one (while wearing a Polar chest strap and watch to compare results.) It's quite possible they're accurate when you're sitting and motionless but definitely not when I'm on a long run in Central park! It's also really really inconvenient and almost impossible to use these apps while doing most exercises. Correct me if I'm wrong please, I'd love to accurately monitor my heart rate without wearing an annoying chest strap.

[auntiemel 275]

I'm sorry but IMHO none of the heart rate monitor apps that use the light on the iPhone are REMOTELY accurate. I've tested every single one (while wearing a Polar chest strap and watch to compare results.) It's quite possible they're accurate when you're sitting and motionless but definitely not when I'm on a long run in Central park! It's also really really inconvenient and almost impossible to use these apps while doing most exercises. Correct me if I'm wrong please, I'd love to accurately monitor my heart rate without wearing an annoying chest strap.

I've never used one running so I'm not sure. There's nothing like using your fingers and checking your pulse though...it's free lol

The bodybugg does more, not sure about heart rate, but I can't wear it since the sensors have nickel in them and I'm allergic

[wcn1970 239]

I have used the fitbit but got bored quickly with it and gave it away. Just read an article that they are over 25% inaccurate. If it helps motivate you great but certainly don't define your exercise by them.

[iwhit 3]

I ended up getting the misfit shine and so far very happy with it. The distance accuracy seems pretty right on. I compared it to treadmill reading. It's very comfortable and like that it's waterproof (50m)