Movement Trackers

[SuzeMuze 338]

Hi All!

Have any of you out there purchased/use a movement tracker device? Right now I use a couple of apps on my smartphone, but I have my doubts as to how accurate the calorie counter & step trackers are. I'm considering a Jawbone UP, but would rather hear from "real" people who have used them to help make a decision. Anyone have some words of advice? Thanks!

[MsUjima 109]

i use the fitbit flex. I like the computer interface. tracks steps, sleep and allows for goal settting. it automatically uploads when you are near the computer. I hate exercise.

when I started using the tracker I was doing between 500 - 700 steps per day. I set my goals low - 2000 steps -- I am there and I plan to increase it next week to 2500 steps.

I find my self checking at the end of the day and do what I need to do to meet my goals.

[tamg26k 479]

I also use the fitbit flex. I love it, You can get different bands really cheap on ebay if you want to change colors.

As far as tracking, I try to get in 7500-10000 steps a day. I do whatever I can during the day to increase my movement. I also love the dashboard. It's a good way to track Protein.

[filmgal 45]

Okay must get!

[cpower100 36]

I had the Jawbone UP and had so many issues with it I bought the fitbit flex and I love it. If you have a smartphone you can see your progress all day. I also use the fitbit Aria scale and all of the data sinks together and is so helpful.

[cindyboo1974 12]

Ok I'm going to admit it I had to look up what you guys were talking about. I think that's a very cool idea. My question is how accurate is the fitbit flex? I know with pedometers they are very easy to mess up with keeping track of steps.

[Amyllf2 206]

I have a fitbit zip. This summer at an amusement park my son questioned the accuracy. So i turned on the mapmywalk app on my phone. They were very close distance wise. The app doesn't do steps so I couldn't compare actual steps.

[Baconville 578]

I love my Fit Bit! I think it should be a required purchase for anybody having this surgery. It has been a big reason why I have the success that I have had.

[JTS 10]

Love my Fitbit. Have 5000 steps as goal (2 weeks after surgery). Would never get the steps if I didn't have this constant reminder.

[DarthVixen 29]

I had a jawbone and it wouldn't stay on my wrist. I use the Garmin Vivo Smart. I chose this because it tracks EVERYTHING and because it has a move bar. If you are in active for an hour. It vibrates and the screen says "Move!". Once you get up and start moving, the move bar resets. It's a great reminder. Also notifications from your phone show up on it, which is actually pretty cool. I can even control the music on my phone with it. It's small like the Fitbit.

Edited November 10, 2014 by DarthVixen