Fitbits

>>39811330
Personally think they are aimed at the general population moreso than fit people. For us 10k steps really isn't a big deal/make any difference as we need more for cardio.

I'm the same re jewelry/stuff on my arm/neck/fingers... Hate it.

In regards the accuracy of the heart rate, I found with my old Polar chest strap that sometimes a bit of water/sweat made it pick up the rate much quicker and not drop out (~7 years back, maybe the tech is better now) so perhaps similar thing for wrist? Ensure it is fitted well, has solid contact where it measures. Also test it on multiple sources, who's to say the rowing maching isn't out and the fitbit is fine?

Hard call in regards returning... If you flat out won't use it makes more sense, but I get not wanting to seem ungrateful.

FWIW my gf uses a fitbit (HR charge? something like that) and likes it, heart rate always within about 5 of anything we've checked it against and helpful for calories burned during exercise such as squash/strength work. Suits her goals but sounds like perhaps might not be what you need.

/blogpost/my2cents

>>39811392

Yeah, I mean honestly I'm more general population than fit. I'm just losing weight and found something I enjoy a lot in rowing.

Regarding the polar, in the instructions it says to moisten the belt before use. From what I understand, the polar uses electrodes to measure the heart beat, and is supposedly nearly as accurate as an EKG. A fitbit on the other, uses an optical laser pulse going through your wrist that measures blood flow and figures heart rate based on that. So I would think the polar would be much more accurate. It'll be delivered to me tomorrow, so I'll be anxious to test it out and compare to the Fitbit.

Yeah I'm just really on the fence about it. Anywho, thanks for the insight / reply anon.

>>39811668
If you're just generally trying to lose weight can certainly be a good indicator of your general activity. Sort of like calories, I think most people have no real idea of how little they actually move for office jobs, so seeing your step count at like 1500 after work can help motivate you to get walking/gym to make sure every day has some activity.

Good luck with deciding mate.

>>39811330
Dumb
If you need Fitness wearables then just get a miband instead of getting jewed.

Solid idea and product. Bad price for what's basically a flashy heartrate monitor.

>>39811330
Aside from seeing blood pressure it useless.

Spend a paycheck and get yourself a nice automatic

>>39811330
Got my mom a Garmin Vivofit 3. Seems pretty basic but better than others. Records steps, sleep, vibrates when you've been sedentary for a while, sets daily goals, and it's water proof.

>>39811330

The heart rate isn't accurate at all.

http://www.cnbc.com/2016/05/23/study-shows-fitbit-trackers-highly-inaccurate.html

An ECG was used for reference, "Comparative results from rest and exercise, including jump rope, treadmills, outdoor jogging and stair climbing, showed that the Fitbit devices miscalculated heart rates by up to 20 beats per minute on average during more intensive workouts."

Go for the Polar; your heart and wrist will thank you.

>>39812337

Yeah this mirrors my own experience using it on a rowing erg. I dunno if it just gets moved around so doesn't get a good 'signal' or if measuring blood flow through the wrist during exercise is inherently not accurate, but either way same result: not accurate.

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Just got the probe it's really great

>>39813743
can this double as a squat plug?