TTMA fitness trackers

[icedtea]

My Fitbit died while we were in Switzerland, and I cannot bring it back to life. I now must choose a new tracker, and I'm undecided. I had the Fitbit One, because I like being able to clip it wherever (I don't love having things on my wrist). 

So—what is your favorite tracker? Why? Do you also hate wrist-things but manage to wear one? I'm not tied to staying with Fitbit. Give me all the recommendations, thanks!

[kayladawn91]

I just got the new Fitbit Alta when it came out in March. I love it. I used to wear a watch and now just wear this.

[judyblume14]

I just answered this question in another thread last week (over on Working Parents). Pasting here///

I have a FitBit Charge HR.

I like it because you can sync it to an app on your phone, and it also syncs to My Fitness pal. It tracks, steps, stairs, HR, distance, calories.

Editing to add that something cool about the Charge HR is that is buzzes and shows the name of a caller when your phone rings. I like that for when I'm at work and my phone is tucked away in my desk.

Two complaints
1) Sometimes it takes a while to sync,, but I don't know if it's the Fitbit, the app, or my phone that is slow.
2) If you're pushing a stroller or grocery cart, is significantly under-counts your steps.

[NiceyMeany]

I'm having a hard time deciding whether to buy the FitBit Alta or Blaze, or just waiting for the Apple Watch 2, which is supposed to come out this fall. I'm definitely interested in opinions and recommendations.

[kayladawn91]

Apr 26, 2016 8:05:30 GMT -5 judyblume14 said:

I just answered this question in another thread last week (over on Working Parents). Pasting here///

I have a FitBit Charge HR.

I like it because you can sync it to an app on your phone, and it also syncs to My Fitness pal. It tracks, steps, stairs, HR, distance, calories.

Editing to add that something cool about the Charge HR is that is buzzes and shows the name of a caller when your phone rings. I like that for when I'm at work and my phone is tucked away in my desk.

Two complaints
1) Sometimes it takes a while to sync,, but I don't know if it's the Fitbit, the app, or my phone that is slow.
2) If you're pushing a stroller or grocery cart, is significantly under-counts your steps.

+1 to all of this. The Alta has the same features (minus keeping track of HR).

The Alta also gives reminders to get up and move every hour if you haven't done 250 steps that hour. It can be annoying if I'm in a meeting and can't get up and move but if I'm at home or in my classroom its nice to be bugged about getting off my butt!

[ellabee]

I have the FitBit Charge HR too. I like it, but it's a bit bulky.

My brother just got the new Jawbone up3 from BestBuy for $45, not sure if they still have it for that price (retails elsewhere for $179!)

I like that mine does continuous HR monitoring and links to other apps like mapmyrun. I find the sleep activity fascinating (apparently I sleep much more poorly than I thought).

From what I gather, the Jawbone up3 does all those things too. It also looks much cooler and is thinner too (comparable to the Fitbit Alta I think). The only thing it doesn't have is an LED display on the front.

ETA: Bestbuy ended their crazy $45 jawbone deal. It's now listed for $99

[JoBub]

I love my FitBit. I have the Charge HR, but would probably get one of the newer ones if I was buying one right now. For me, the biggest advantage of FitBit over other brands is the social network with group challenges and stuff. I am in a challenge almost every week and it keeps me motivated.

Also, how long did you have your other FitBit? If it's within a year, they will replace it. They have excellent customer service. I got a brand new Charge HR because of a loose connection that made charging difficult. They just sent me a new one and told me to recycle the old. They even let me choose a different color.

[onesweetworld]

If I have an iPhone, I love my Apple Watch.

[icedtea]

Thanks all!

JoBub, I'd had mine for ~4 years, so I definitely got a good run with it. But that is good to know!

[ceejay]

I have the FitBit One, so I'm not much help here. I do like this FitBit a lot since I also don't like wearing things on my wrist besides my watch.

Whenever this one dies, I will probably upgrade to a newer FitBit with more features. I'll stick with the FitBit brand because I really like the app and the weekly challenges.

[icedtea]

kayladawn91, judyblume14, ellabee, other wrist-tracker-wearers... Do you feel like you can wear it when you have to dress up? Do they look nice, or do you have a place to hide it/go without steps for the night? I am oddly vain for someone who lives in yoga pants 97% of the time.

[ellabee]

I would probably not wear mine if it was a dressy function. The Altas and jawbones I've seen are more jewelry-like and I would consider wearing those of I had one.

[judyblume14]

icedtea - I wear mine every day at work whether it "matches" or not. I have a wedding to go to this weekend, and I'll just go without my steps counting that day.

[icedtea]

Thank you all! Alta, it is.

[PirateCat]

Apr 27, 2016 5:59:10 GMT -5 icedtea said:

kayladawn91 , judyblume14 , ellabee , other wrist-tracker-wearers... Do you feel like you can wear it when you have to dress up? Do they look nice, or do you have a place to hide it/go without steps for the night? I am oddly vain for someone who lives in yoga pants 97% of the time.

My SIL has a Fitbit for her wrist (not sure which one exactly) and has a silver bracelet to go with it for dressier occasions. 

[hydrangea1019]

icedtea how long have you had your Fitbit One? DH has the Charge HR and was able to call Fitbit when his stopped working and they replaced his at no charge.

Oooooooo kayladawn91 I want the Alta but can't force myself to buy it since I've barely had my Flex maybe 6 months lol

[Rama]

My SIL just got a FitBit Zip. It clips to her shirt. She didn't like the wrist thing about her Flex, but she really enjoys her Zip. It's pretty accurate and definitely cost-effective, retailing at $60.

[icedtea]

hydrangea1019, I had it about 4 years. I just ordered the Alta, so we'll see how it goes. It looks like they're working on making more fashionable straps, so maybe I can make myself like it.

[PirateCat]

Apr 27, 2016 9:44:11 GMT -5 Rama said:

My SIL just got a FitBit Zip. It clips to her shirt. She didn't like the wrist thing about her Flex, but she really enjoys her Zip. It's pretty accurate and definitely cost-effective, retailing at $60.

That's what I have. It's pretty basic and only counts your step that's all I'd use it for anyway. I usually just clip it onto my pants pocket but you can also just take it out of the cover that has the clip part and slip it in just about anywhere (sometimes I put it inside my bra if I'm wearing a dress). 

[ellabee]

PSA: Woot has refurbished FitBits on sale today

sport.woot.com/offers/your-choice-fitbit-3?ref=sp_cnt_gw_dly_wobtn

ETA: Not the Alta

[notagoddess]

My Fitbit One died after a year and a half. Even though the warranty is only one year, I still called them and asked if they could send me a new one. They did! I had heard they have excellent customer service, which is why I thought to call myself. So maybe that is something you can do?

I love that the One doesn't go on my wrist. I can't see myself wearing a bracelet every day.

[akraus2015]

Apple Watch!! I have several bands for mine, so I wear one of the silicone ones when I'm working out, and I have a blush pink leather strap that I wear with my work outfits, etc. I wear it every single day. And I love that it's waterproof. And it does so much more than track your fitness.

[akraus2015]

Also it's super easy to jazz up with a sweet arm party!