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12 years ago

This is what I got for Christmas...love it! It logs on my steps, miles, calories burnt and used (if I enter them) and much more....it is a fun little gadget to have...I'm finding I'm not walking the 10,000 steps that are recommended, so I need to work on that...I walk two and a half miles each morning, but that doesn't equate to enough steps....

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pam_25f
12 years ago
Two and a half miles isn't enough? Wish I could say I walked that much every day.
Granlan_TX
12 years ago
Maybee, I'd be willing to bet you get more walking done daily that many of us. Good for you!

I'm thinking I've waited too long to stay strong by walking since I've been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right groin/hip area. I now have a cane which I don't use every day, but movement is limited and I'm feeling older than dirt. :(

Let us know how you add to your daily routine and if the Fitbit encourages you or gets on your nerves. LOL
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Olliesmom, The fitbit one is very simple and doesn't require any set up. I think the fuel band, like the fitbit, will show you the info (steps, stairs, calories burned) right on the gizmo but to get the most data you do need to sync it to a smartphone or computer. With either device you can just put it on and go but why pay for the technology if you're not interested in that part? The Fuelband is $149 and the fitbit one is $100. There is a simpler fitbit for about $60, it takes a watch battery and does not record sleep. You might be content with just a basic pedometer. I used to have a digiwalker basic unit that only ran about $25. After a few years the clip would break and I'd end up replacing the clip and battery. They offer many different devices with various price points. Maybe those are more what you have in mind. I did find my basic, steps only device motivating for many years. Even paying for replacement batteries and clips, it was a lot less money than the fitbit. But I do get a kick out of my graphs and weekly email reports with my fitbit.
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I also have one. I have the ultra and clip it on my bra. I do not use for sleep tracking. I wear it every day and try to get at least 7,000 steps I find the stair counter on mine to be fairly accurate. I try to walk 30 flights on my lunch break. It may be off 1 or 2, but it seems consistent. If I was buying today I would get the force. I *believe (I have to go check now) it syncs wirelessly. I would love to have that feature as it pairs with My Fitness Pal to track both diet and exercise. Wearing on my bra makes it inconvenient to check and sync. (lol!)
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A better quality pedometer is in order. I have an Omron Walking style (Amazon Link) but it is on the higher price scale. It does not register false steps (I'm a leg bouncer), records aerobic steps separately and keeps 7 days history. It does calorie counts but it's not like a fitbit. You can check out other Omron offerings to see if there is something more budget friendly.
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I like my fitbit but I bought it because it linked to my employers wellness program and I got points for steps taken which could be redeemed for amazon gift cards. This year to cut costs they switched to a completely useless program that will link to the fitbit, but you get nothing. It will just say, "hey you met your step goal for today! Yay!" No points, no reward, nothing. So if had known they would be doing that I would not have gotten my new Fitbit when my old one died last year. If I had known that my walking was simply for my own benefit with no points given, I would have just used the pedometer that came on my phone (Samsung health app) or Map My Walk.I have the inspire because it came with a clip option. I wear it on my bra because I do not like really wearing such things on my wrist, and I think the clip ones are more accurate as far as steps counted. As an aside I read that the calories burned feature on these things is completely useless......
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OklaMoni
12 years ago
I have a plain ole step counter... someplace, prolly in storage as I can't find it. But back when I first got it, I was surprised that I barely did over 10000 steps daily. I was sure, I did more... and am wondering how many I put in at work now.

Moni
PS, the fitbit is a bit spensive for me.
socks
12 years ago
I used a pedometer for a while, but I found it very inaccurate and gave it up. The Fitbit has good reviews on Amazon.

Here is a link that might be useful: Fitbit
matti5
12 years ago
I like the fitbit for many reasons, but mainly because of it's small size. For me, most pedometers are too cumbersome and I find myself fidgeting and moving them around during the day, but the fitbit I never have an issue with and often times forget it's there. I have not tried the sleep cycle yet.
maybee_gw
Original Author
12 years ago
Lana: I think walking is good for osteoporosis...

Matti: Yes, the Fitbit is sized to where you can wear it on your bra and never feel it...also the car doesn't trigger it to count as steps when you are driving...I was afraid that might happen because it does with some pedometers.

Moni: Yea, it was a little pricey, but I got it anyway....I'm worth it :o)

Pam: "I" thought two and a half miles was pretty good for someone my age, but they recommend 10,000 steps each day and I think that equates to about five miles...I'm not going to worry about it, though...I'm not going to do five miles
joyfulguy
12 years ago
Does it count if I move my feet around ...

... (under the computer table)?

o j

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