I have a fitbit watch (can't remember which model) and before that had a fitbit zip which is no longer made. My watch can also be worn as a clip on if I don't want it on my wrist. These things don't last forever so I don't buy the newest/fanciest and find the information offered is plenty - actually more than I need.

I like my Fitbit Inspire. It has a couple extras like an alarm and pairs with my Ipod, but its not big or fancy. Also you can wear it on a bamd or clip. i have the earlier model, but this is it.

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I tried a Fitbit a few years ago but returned it when I found it was counting steps while sitting and air tapping my foot. I recently got a Garmin Vivomove Style. It has more features than I use but I think it's pretty; maybe some day I'll explore all that it has to offer. https://mybikeshop.com/products/garmin-vivomove-style.html?matchtype=&network=g&device=c&keyword=&campaign=1424773636&adgroup=pla-823200669555&utm_campaign=**LP+-+Shop+-+TM+-+Accessories+-+Electronics+-+Over+100&utm_medium=ppc&utm_source=adwords&utm_term=&hsa_tgt=pla-823200669555&hsa_mt=&hsa_acc=7559003887&hsa_grp=76041270862&hsa_ver=3&hsa_src=g&hsa_cam=1424773636&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_kw=&hsa_ad=385625609195&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8IaGBhCHARIsAGIRRYqVekXQGRQAfhz7ob17TZ1tUsu_A5XDkWz4AcY8u88ZjA4qsk0h6gkaAvwZEALw_wcB I have the one with the pink band found a gold one on Amazon that I will also use.

I have a fitbit sense and like it. it syncs to my phone and ipad. i can take calls on it if I choose to. It has calendar alerts, alarm and weather. In addition to steps, tracks sleep time (broken down to REM, deep sleep, light sleep), bpm, EDA Reponse (electrodermal). It costs about $250.

I was using the fitbit but it was so obviously inaccurate i replaced it with an apple watch that, while admittedly ugly, works perfectly.

Whenever I walk with friends using different tracking devices (Strava app, Fitbit, IPhone, Apple watch), we all get different results. My sister has the same experience with her hiking group. The easiest solution is stop comparing results and accept whatever your device tells you. 😆

Since you're just interested in steps, a pedometer would be quite adequate, The more accurate ones use an accelerometer rather than a spring mechanism, They're relatively inexpensive compared to the trendy watch types.

Right, maybe a simple step counter pedometer? I feel the Fitbit is a better fitness tracker overall while the apple is a smartwach with fitness tracker capabilities, but if you are an apple person maybe an apple watch. Garmin is probably better for people who run. I have the Fitbit Sense and had the Ionic before that. I had some problems about a month ago with it syncing with my phone, but that seems to be resolved. Regardless, there is going to be some variation between trackers due to stride length and leg turnover, and some small errors are to be expected beween two different people.

For many years I wore the Fitbit One which was like a clip on pedometer, but they no longer make them. Plus, I would lose it as it would pop off my waistbands sometimes. I wish they had more options for the non-watch trackers, but all the companies are going with the wrist. Regardless, they all pickup walking/jogging movements better than other activities.

Do pedometers also tell the time? I have to wear a watch at work as we move to other areas of the gardens on set schedules. I’d rather not wear more than one device

This is the one my son has. yes, it has a clock. He says its pretty accurate, not exact.

I just checked, it’s rated high by Prevention magazine. If that matters.

I love my Apple Watch. It keeps me up and moving and that's what makes it beautiful to me.

I wear a Garmin 35. I have it because it syncs to my heart rate monitor for my horses. As a side, it counts MY steps, bike rides, etc. Oh, and tells time, day, and date…..

I got an apple watch 2 years ago. At the time I had been a fitbit user for years. I wore both for a month or two and found the step counts to be within a reasonable range so I ditched the fitbit. I love my apple watch for so many reasons. It is great at prompting me to keep moving but that is only a small part of why I find it so useful.

Jo, did you decide which fitness tracker to get? im thinking of getting one, too. i dont need an fancy, mostly for counting steps but i like the idea of tracking your heart rate, your sleep and a reminder to get up and move! i dont want to give up my faithful Citizen watch, though. Just wondering what youndecide, if you did decide.

Ded, I worked every day last week so im just now looking at the different suggestions offered here Despite my origional objections, I m leaning towards an apple watch.

Check the prices at Best Buy - at the moment they're offering $70.00 off

thanks Maire!

which apple watch did y'all buy and why?

My favorite things about my apple watch:

-my phone can stay in my purse or pocket while I decline a call, answer a text (voice recognition is very good)

-I monitor my heart rate during heavy workouts and track my exercise

-I see my reminders on my wrist

-I can use it to find my phone (eyeroll) when I misplace it in the house

-when I got it I had 2 dogs and one grand-dog to walk several times per day. So much easier than trying to get to my phone with leashes in my hand

-easy to use siri hands free

-I like the prompts to move when I've been sitting too long

I am not a tech adopter in general (still love my paper lists and paper calendar) but I have found this to be very useful.