Hi all,
Just after some advice really. I'm considering getting myself a fit bit, to track my fitness and gym sessions. But what I really want to know is, will it track me while I'm at work?
I work in a very physically demanding job, where I know I'm getting my daily amount of exercise, and I want something to track thing like heart rate and calories burned etc. I know they aren't alway 100% accurate, but I'm just after a general idea.
Would a fit bit be suitable, or is there something else on the market that would be better?
Thanks
Tom
Hi Tom.
I can only refer to the 'fitbit-style' watches that I actually have experience of - and they're both made by Garmin.
When I took up serious walking about three years ago, I bought a Garmin Vivoactive watch and it revolutionised my life. It allowed me to accurately record my walks and, being extremely competitive (with myself!), I found myself walking further and faster and more often. For me, it was a hugely valuable incentive to get fitter.
But the battery didn't always last the distance, so I upgraded to a Garmin Vivoactive 3. This model has a heart-rate monitor (and a much longer battery life) and enables me to track my resting heart rate and VO2max, which are indicators of fitness. The Garmin PC and phone apps provide a great deal of information - including calories burned - and are excellent for tracking progress over time.
My wife also has a Vivoactive 3 (a white one!) and tracks her running and gym activities, as well as her walking. She's a big fan too!