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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Anyone got one? How have you found them?

Just bought the Fitbit Charge HR

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

my daugher had one last week for her birthday

she loves it

everytime she moves we get an update on her heart rate

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

My sister swears by hers I had a quick go and found it really useful

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By *igeiaWoman
over a year ago

Bristol

I've thought about getting one so just popping into this thread to see what the consensus is from anyone who does.

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By *ingle Beds LassWoman
over a year ago

Bedfordshire

Great choice!!!! I have the charge non HR. I love it! Motivates you to hit your target. Also get mapmywalk app, which is free and you can use that if you go for walks. Had a walk today with 2 friends and walked 4km. Total today which is my best to date, I walked over 10k and most of that as shopping and general running around.

The fit bit app is great too!

Keep us updated with how you get on with it!!!!

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By *igeiaWoman
over a year ago

Bristol

"Great choice!!!! I have the charge non HR. I love it! Motivates you to hit your target. Also get mapmywalk app, which is free and you can use that if you go for walks. Had a walk today with 2 friends and walked 4km. Total today which is my best to date, I walked over 10k and most of that as shopping and general running around.

The fit bit app is great too!

Keep us updated with how you get on with it!!!!

Does mapmywalk sync to the fitbit or vice versa? Because I bloody love that app and it syncs brilliantly with myfitnesspal.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Mine doesnt arrive til Thursday. My mum bought one too so we can spur each other on.

My heart rate is really high (due to weight and being unfit) and a friend mentioned my heart rate shouldn't go over 130 when working out otherwise i wont burn fat efficiently.

Got my induction at the Gym on Tuesday so will ask the personal trainer about it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well done Sassy

I've actually got a Motorola 360 smartest, and have just bought the Withings Activite Pop for my daughter ( as that's more stylish

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I know several people that have the Fitbit charge (not HR) and are very happy with them

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

My mum just got one im seeing how she gets on with it before i get one

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By *ingle Beds LassWoman
over a year ago

Bedfordshire

The fit bit app is great too!

Keep us updated with how you get on with it!!!!

Does mapmywalk sync to the fitbit or vice versa? Because I bloody love that app and it syncs brilliantly with myfitnesspal."

You know what, I think it does BUT I would have to have a root around to confirm. It would be the desktop fit bit that I think I saw it on.... But fit bit does sync with my fitness pal so I think there might be overkill somewhere when you try to sync the same kinda info.... If you get what I mean

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

im not at the stage of fitness where i'll be doing long walks so wont need it to be tracked but guess its useful should i get to that level

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By *igeiaWoman
over a year ago

Bristol

The fit bit app is great too!

Keep us updated with how you get on with it!!!!

Does mapmywalk sync to the fitbit or vice versa? Because I bloody love that app and it syncs brilliantly with myfitnesspal.

That makes total sense. I might stick to keeping the mapmywalk and myfitnesspal pal together and keep the fitbit separate if I do get one. I like the fact I can divvy up the walks in it and I can also recalculate the calories burned from gross to net so I don't eat too many back.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Wasn't sure whether to get this or the Microsoft one. I've got both apps installed, which I recommend you to do op, as you'll read your results mainly from there, I'm guessing. Anyone can have the phone apps.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love the fitbit. It isn't 100% accurate, but it's close enough and I find that it motivates me to use the stairs more and to use longer distances while walking places because I want my step target reached.

Marc just got the fancier version with the heart rate monitor and loves it

-Courtney

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

ive purchased the Fitbit Charge HR as id like to be able to see my Heart Rate in live time so i can work to the ideal fat burning limit :D

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By *irtyGirlWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

I like it... I have the Fitbit Flex.

I should probably charge the battery... fitness plan starts on Monday!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Mrs Holme is addicted to hers and loves her challenges with friends

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As I said the other day Hun I love mine each day I set myself a goal of 100 more steps than the previous day and it's doing the job. I've also just downloaded a app called easy loss vgb hypnosis listened to it last night as I was dropping to sleep that's pretty good too. X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My heart rate is really high (due to weight and being unfit) and a friend mentioned my heart rate shouldn't go over 130 when working out otherwise i wont burn fat efficiently.

That's not *really* true tbh. It sounds like your friend has read one of those charts that says 110-130bpm = 'fat burning' range, and doesn't have the background knowledge to understand really what it means.

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch

So glad you got one I was going to recommend xxx

It's purely motivational you won't be able to help yourself being competitive with yourself

Enjoy and good luck xx

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By *explorer69Man
over a year ago

Tring

I have a FitBit One (non heart rate model).

Really does motivate me. My target is 10,000 steps daily which equates to 5 miles. I have it synced to my Nuffield Gym Health Score.

Motivates you more when you get challenges from other FitBit friends - very competitive!

If anyone wants a challenge PM me.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Really excited now..

Gym induction Tuesday, Weigh in Wed, FitBit Thursday.. woooo hooo

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Really excited now..

Gym induction Tuesday, Weigh in Wed, FitBit Thursday.. woooo hooo "

Awesome!

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By *iscellaneousCouple
over a year ago

Idle

We both have the Charge HR and love it - especially the weekly challenges

Useful that it syncs to MFP too.

MiscF x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Ive only used S Health on my Samsung S6

I Have used My Fitness Pal in the past but only to log food. Now im with Slimming World i dont use it.

Can i just use the FitBit and the App for it?

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By *explorer69Man
over a year ago

Tring

"Ive only used S Health on my Samsung S6

I Have used My Fitness Pal in the past but only to log food. Now im with Slimming World i dont use it.

Can i just use the FitBit and the App for it? "

Yes - you can use the Fitbit device and app only. You don't need to sync it to other apps.

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

Took me a while to understand what this thread was all about... then it fell in to place.

People sat at computers talking about being fit.

Odd.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Took me a while to understand what this thread was all about... then it fell in to place.

People sat at computers talking about being fit.

Odd. "

why is it odd? im after advice.

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

"Took me a while to understand what this thread was all about... then it fell in to place.

People sat at computers talking about being fit.

Odd.

why is it odd? im after advice. "

When you out it like that, fair do's.

I was utterly mystified for quite some time as to the lady device being discussed.

I've learned something today

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By *ondimentsCouple
over a year ago

Southampton

I have the surge, as does my dad and brother - competition is good

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Took me a while to understand what this thread was all about... then it fell in to place.

People sat at computers talking about being fit.

Odd.

why is it odd? im after advice.

When you out it like that, fair do's.

I was utterly mystified for quite some time as to the lady device being discussed.

I've learned something today

lady device? i'm confused what you mean. Its a piece of sports technology which helps monitor heart rate / cunts steps etc. Also enables the user to challenge others and get higher fitness goals.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

lmao @ cunts steps.. clearly i meant COUNTS

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"lmao @ cunts steps.. clearly i meant COUNTS

Awesome autocarrot! At least we know what's in your personal dictionary

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yep, I've got a Charge HR. I've never been so interested in my sleep patterns!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Yep, I've got a Charge HR. I've never been so interested in my sleep patterns!! "

Im on my laptop.. just didnt press hard enough on the 'O' key

See im going to find that interesting as i've been told i no longer have to use the CPAP machine at night to keep me breathing. I was having 28 apnea's an hour. But my spo levels are back at 95% rather than 89 :D

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have a flex and love it. It's been on my wrist everyday, without fail, since I got it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have a Fitbit Charge HR, really good for motivating you. I quite like fitness (despite a complete lack of actually doing any physical activity recently) I find it really useful for knowing my HR during exercise.

Great for keeping track on calories as well.

Unfortunately mine began only holding its charge for 2 days, it should be 4-5, it happened 2 months post purchase, I contacted Fitbit and they're sending a new one

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Using a set HR, say 130 bpm, will have different effects on all people training. Therefore, while you're monitoring your HR during exercise, it is best to use a percentage of your max HR. It has been previously known that 60-75% was the "fat-burning" zone. This is down to the body using fat cells as a source of energy in this region and is dictated by the oxygen available for fat utilisation. Higher intensity will increase calorie usage but a different energy will be utilised. Workout your max HR, by subtracting your age from 220, as a generic rule.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Using a set HR, say 130 bpm, will have different effects on all people training. Therefore, while you're monitoring your HR during exercise, it is best to use a percentage of your max HR. It has been previously known that 60-75% was the "fat-burning" zone. This is down to the body using fat cells as a source of energy in this region and is dictated by the oxygen available for fat utilisation. Higher intensity will increase calorie usage but a different energy will be utilised. Workout your max HR, by subtracting your age from 220, as a generic rule. "

See this is going to be something i talk about with my personal trainer as im exceptionally over weight. My resting heart rate can be 85 - 90..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

See this is going to be something i talk about with my personal trainer as im exceptionally over weight. My resting heart rate can be 85 - 90.. "

This is the best way to go. Your personal trainer will be able to tailor an exercise routine specifically for you, give you guidance on what week to increase your heart rate in order to gain the same results as the start of the programme. Well done for getting this motivation and I hope it all works well for you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Been using the Charge HR for about a year now. It's a good way of keeping track of your activity and helps motivate you on lazy days. PM me if you fancy doing any challenges

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Been using the Charge HR for about a year now. It's a good way of keeping track of your activity and helps motivate you on lazy days. PM me if you fancy doing any challenges

thank you all the same ut im a 27 stone lass and you are exceptionally fit.. youd smash any challenge easy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was looking at the Fitbit blaze earlier as its look is more of a watch, don't know if I can justify the £160 price tag though when I can check my steps and miles on my phone. Although saying that don't know how accurate a phone is.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I was looking at the Fitbit blaze earlier as its look is more of a watch, don't know if I can justify the £160 price tag though when I can check my steps and miles on my phone. Although saying that don't know how accurate a phone is."

See when im at home i rarely carry my phone with me, and if its in my handbag and i leave it somewhere it doesnt count steps, or round the supermarkets as i hang my bag on the trolley hook.

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By *ouplefunukCouple
over a year ago

North Bristol

Jawbone up here. Much more accurate.v love it!

*Her*

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

thank you all the same ut im a 27 stone lass and you are exceptionally fit.. youd smash any challenge easy "

Ha! Thank you! That is the first time anyone has *ever* referred to me as exceptionally fit! I mean, I'm not - I'm a slightly overweight 40 year old who's trying to keep his belly in check, but I'll take it!

The challenges don't have to be one-on-one. I often do the Work Week Challenge or the Weekend Warrior Challenge with a big group of varying fitness levels. The same 50-odd year old woman hands me my ass every time. She's a bloody machine! Not a clue how she does it but it's good to have a rival to chase. Keeps you motivated!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Mine arrived today after i got in from my 1st gym session.. safe to say im bloomin sore and ache in places i didnt know existed.

Felt sick, but i carried on and although im not fit i still felt proud.

Done nearly 2000 steps so far and only put it on at 3pm or the school run

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's surprising how they rack up. And you'll improve over time, too. When I started last year, the default 10,000 step target felt about right. I've since upped it to 15,000. Keep going!

I find it works well in conjunction with My Fitness Pal and Map My Fitness. Mix and match apps to get the features you want.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"It's surprising how they rack up. And you'll improve over time, too. When I started last year, the default 10,000 step target felt about right. I've since upped it to 15,000. Keep going!

I find it works well in conjunction with My Fitness Pal and Map My Fitness. Mix and match apps to get the features you want."

i only use MFP for a food diary, but now i just write it all down as i follow slimming world.

Im not at the long walks/running stage but heard its great for that

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over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's spurred me to do things like go out and walk for half an hour at lunch time. I buy my lunch from the far side of town instead of the shop over the road. That means a two-mile round trip, which is manageable, but worth doing. Just small changes that add up to a lot more activity through the day.

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