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Fitness Tracker
Posted on 6/10/21 at 6:37 pm
Posted on 6/10/21 at 6:37 pm
Hi All - 34 yr old male and it’s time to get back into shape. I’m 5’9” 175 so could stand to lose weight, but mainly my cardio has dropped off a cliff.
My OCD likes the idea of a fitness tracker to get a good handle on real data and tracking improvements instead of just mindlessly running.
What’s the boards go-to tracker? Also I work in a profession environment so want something that’s understated and sleek. I’m not all that interested in an Apple Watch as being even MORE connected to my phone doesn’t sound appealing.
My OCD likes the idea of a fitness tracker to get a good handle on real data and tracking improvements instead of just mindlessly running.
What’s the boards go-to tracker? Also I work in a profession environment so want something that’s understated and sleek. I’m not all that interested in an Apple Watch as being even MORE connected to my phone doesn’t sound appealing.
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Posted on 6/10/21 at 6:40 pm to Furbs311
Whoop is the only answer
Posted on 6/10/21 at 7:08 pm to Furbs311
I really enjoy my Garmin
Posted on 6/10/21 at 7:34 pm to Mingo Was His NameO
Main problem with the whoop is the lack of display. For spending that much money, I’d at least like for the the thing to tell me the time if it’s strapped to my wrist all the time
Posted on 6/10/21 at 7:44 pm to Furbs311
Yea I agree. I had a Whoop but returned it bc it was annoying wearing the Whoop and a watch.
Posted on 6/10/21 at 7:57 pm to Furbs311
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Main problem with the whoop is the lack of display
Then you're going to get an inferior fitness tracker, which is fine, just know it going in.
Posted on 6/10/21 at 8:15 pm to Furbs311
I got a $39 one off Amazon. Works perfect. Lost 41 lbs. and got my abs back. Diet is the main thing but it helps me on so many different levels. Helps me compete against myself.
Posted on 6/10/21 at 8:31 pm to Furbs311
I have a Garmin vivoActive4 and I like it a lot. It's $350 but worth it for me. I had a Fitbit Charge 4 but it broke after 6 months and was a bit too basic. The
The Vivoactive does a little bit of everything and appeals to the stat nerd in me. If you are just focused on running and want even more stat nerd stuff for running the Forerunner might be better. But the Vivoactive has basic support for things I also use like skiing and golf that the Forerunner didn't have.
The Vivoactive does a little bit of everything and appeals to the stat nerd in me. If you are just focused on running and want even more stat nerd stuff for running the Forerunner might be better. But the Vivoactive has basic support for things I also use like skiing and golf that the Forerunner didn't have.
Posted on 6/10/21 at 9:05 pm to Furbs311
I have a Samsung Gear Fit2 Pro. It gets the job done and has a very subtle appearance.
Posted on 6/10/21 at 9:35 pm to Mingo Was His NameO
When it comes to HR, steps, cals burned, and sleep my Garmin forerunner was pretty even with Whoop. Obviously the whoop had a lot more data to look at which was great. If it had a simple time display on it, it would be great!
Posted on 6/10/21 at 9:40 pm to tke_swamprat
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When it comes to HR, steps, cals burned, and sleep my Garmin forerunner was pretty even with Whoop.
The sleep validation and not ever having to take it off are the two biggest differentiators. I sit in front of a computer all day with a phone in my pocket. A watch isn't that big of a deal, and I used to wear one. Still do when wearing a suit or business attire
Posted on 6/10/21 at 10:24 pm to tke_swamprat
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When it comes to HR, steps, cals burned, and sleep my Garmin forerunner was pretty even with Whoop.
I have a forerunner 245 that I think is great for everything you said except sleep. I sleep terribly, but according to my forerunner I sleep great. It doesn’t register my tossing and turning, lot of times I really don’t think it registers if I get up to pee in the middle of the night. My Fitbit seemed much better for sleep tracking, but very much lacking in everything else the Garmin does.
That said, would 100% recommend the Garmin Forerunner 245.
Posted on 6/11/21 at 4:15 am to Furbs311
Garmin 645 music
Posted on 6/11/21 at 6:43 am to jkylejohnson
Fitbit Charge 3. Waterproof
Posted on 6/11/21 at 7:36 am to Furbs311
I had every version of Fitbit up until about a year ago. Made the switch to Apple Watch because of the functionality outside of just having a tracker.. They all do the same basic thing. Just get the one you like.
Posted on 6/11/21 at 8:23 am to DabosDynasty
How accurate do you think the Heart rate tracking and calories burned during workouts is on the forerunner?
This post was edited on 6/11/21 at 8:24 am
Posted on 6/11/21 at 8:25 am to DabosDynasty
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I have a forerunner 245 that I think is great for everything you said except sleep.
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That said, would 100% recommend the Garmin Forerunner 245.
Sleep is the most important thing you do
Posted on 6/11/21 at 8:31 am to TheRange
Heart rate is pretty accurate with the new forerunners. The newer wrist monitors seem to be just as accurate as the chest strap I used to use. You will run into spotty areas (around huge powerlines and grids or business that use a ton of wifi or radio) as you will with any device. Just keep in mind, that it takes a little while for your the device to detect and process changes in HR, so there will be a little lag.
Posted on 6/11/21 at 8:41 am to LSU Patrick
Ive had my forerunner 245 for a little over a year and have loved it, but always been curious how it compared to other devices regarding heart rate and caloric burn, etc.
I also think the sleep tracking is somewhat accurate as far as recharging the body battery goes, it can definitely tell when ive had a few drinks and sleep like shite, the battery recharge is always a fraction of what it is on normal good sleep nights for me.
I also think the sleep tracking is somewhat accurate as far as recharging the body battery goes, it can definitely tell when ive had a few drinks and sleep like shite, the battery recharge is always a fraction of what it is on normal good sleep nights for me.
Posted on 6/11/21 at 9:22 am to Furbs311
I have a garmin Fenix 6 pro. Highly recommend. Gives steps, heart rate, sleep info, training status, body battery, pulse ox while you sleep. Lots of other data for activities such as running.
Borrowed a heart rate chest strap for comparison and VERY close to wrist.
Borrowed a heart rate chest strap for comparison and VERY close to wrist.
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