12-27-14, 11:20 PM | |
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Join Date: Nov 2001
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Not sure yet on the Vivofit as I'm still experimenting with it.
I haven't used a heart rate monitor in years. I had one years ago and lost the watch. I find it interesting to see my heart rate charted, however, and a couple of times I thought I had a higher heart rate than I did on the past couple of workouts this weekend. Interesting. Wish it had an altimeter to count stairs.
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12-28-14, 12:26 PM | |
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Placerville, CA
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I had the Fitbit Force last year, and I used it for about 4 months until a close friend got a rash that wouldn't go away. It looked nasty enough that I put my Force into a drawer for a few months. I sent the Force in for a refund, and I got my $140 check. I turned around and bought a Fitbit Charge HR. It does tell me my heart rate, but I can't figure out how to see the heart rate charted out or mapped out. I am a lot more active when I wear a Fitbit because I want to meet my goal, and it forces me to get up and move.
If anybody has any ideas how to show me my heart rate graphed, that would be helpful. |
12-28-14, 12:54 PM | |
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: UK
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questions
Can someone tell me how these wrist bands are measuring HR? Is it infrared on the wrist? So its actually pulse rate? Or do some of them use a chest strap like a heart rate monitor?
If there is no chest strap and it uses pulse rate has anyone compared the readings to a heart rate monitor? I have heard that the infrared method is not reliable esp. during exercise when perspiration/movement etc. interferes? and that they can be out by up to 50% I really want one but I'm hesitant. Any info would e great. TIA |
01-06-15, 12:56 AM | |
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Maryland
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I bought a Garmin Vivofit last week. WORST fitness device ever!
The step count is way off and I can't figure out how to adjust it. Setting it up was a pain and instructions were basically "go to our website." But the worst part is that the website just doesn't work. It was down for most of the weekend and most of today. When I finally managed to sync about an hour ago, the step count for yesterday was off by a couple thousand. The report graph doesn't work and neither does syncing with My Fitness Pal. Lots of angry customers on their Facebook page. The only reason to get one of these is to use as a HRM if you have an ANT+ chest strap. Otherwise, get a Fitbit - their site is much, much better.
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activity tracker, fitbit, garmin, jawbone |
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