Fitbit: a smart fitness tracker for a fitter you
I was not sure which Fitbit to buy though: The Flex, Charge or ChargeHR.
What I wanted from a health and fitness tracker:
• Steps, calories and distance • Sleep trackingWhat I did not need nor did I want from a health and fitness tracker:
• Caller ID • Text notifications • GPS tracking • Music control My iPhone does all that. So the Fitbit Surge was out. The Multi-Sport function is the only attraction from the Fitbit Surge but that is a high price to pay for something I don’t really need. My mind was set on the Fitbit Charge because it was only $10 more than the Fitbit Flex. I did not think keeping track of my heart rate was a must have - the extra $30 seemed a bit much as it was only that much more when on special. Of course it is a different matter if you are buying it at full price which would then be an extra $50. Which is not too bad compare to the Surge which is nearly $400, a bit less than double the price of the ChargeHR. A lot of salespeople are in the shop to persuade you to buy this or that. You can feel when it is just a speech. They are just doing their job. They learn about the product but they have never even tried it. And you know it. I was glad the girl who approached me knew what she was talking about. You could feel the passion in her voice as she was talking about the Fitbit and how she was happy with hers. When she explained the difference between the Fitbit Charge and the Fitbit ChargeHR, I was sold. The main difference between the Fitbit Charge and the Fitbit ChargeHR is the continuous heart rate monitor.“How heart rate helps measure calorie burn & heart health Your muscles need oxygen to burn calories and generate energy. Since exercise requires more energy, your heart beats faster to deliver more oxygen through the blood. By measuring how fast your heart is beating, Fitbit trackers with PurePulse technology can more accurately gauge how many calories you’re burning. As fitness improves, your heart becomes more efficient, and is able to pump more blood and oxygen to your muscles with every beat—which is why a decrease in resting heart rate suggests improved health.” ~ Fitbit.comI could not wait to go home and sync my Fitbit. While Daughter was still shopping around in the next shop, I unpacked it and put my Fitbit on. I loved it. I went home, charged it, synced it and then went for a walk. The weird thing was, I did not think I needed the watch option. I have not worn a watch in years. Now I actually enjoy having a quick glance at my Fitbit to get the time rather than picking up my phone. I do not have an alarm clock on my bedside either. And sometimes for one reason or another, when I need to know the time in the middle of the night, I have to fumble around to find my iPhone or iPad. Now all I have to do is look at my Fitbit which is on my wrist! It’s only been a couple of days and I have only removed it once while seated at my desk. It is summer here in Australia, and I can feel my wrist getting a bit sweaty at times. Or maybe it is because I am not used to wearing a wristband 24/7. But overall I am very satisfied with my Fitbit ChargeHr so far and ready to be on top of the leaderboard again. I don’t have to worry about taking my phone every time I move or go to the toilets. I don’t have to log in my steps. It is all there, synced to the Fitbit app. It is a known fact that sex burns fat. Well, thanks to my brand new Fitbit, I now know that I spent some time this morning in the fat burning zone. There will be more to come! Of course this is only a small step in my quest to be fit again. But you have to start somewhere. What is your experience with Fitbit or any other health and fitness tracker?
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