Fitbit recommendations

[Paulbounce]

Hi everyone.

I have decided to get fit and healthy by exercising. Well that`s intention at the moment - let`s see how long it lasts heheh.

Seriously though Fitbit watches seem to be recommended. I`ve had a look online and there seem to be so many different models of watches (and makes).

To tick all the boxes I would like a watch that step counts / calorie counts / displays HR / keeps HR record when asleep / alerts me when heart rate is irregular / does the ironing.

I don`t think I`ll get one that does the ironing but the other features would tick all the boxes for me (-:

Any suggestions please ?

Best,

Paul

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I don’t have a Fitbit. I have read that the optical sensors built in to wristwatch heart rate monitors are unreliable. The Apple Watch is apparently much better but of course it costs a fortune.

[Paulbounce in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Oyster. The Apple watch does sound the best option. However at nearly £300 it is expensive.

I guess the old saying 'you get what you pay for' applies to the watch. I`ve had a look on eBay and Fitbit copies are on sale for 5 quid. Great if they work but I have my suspicions the readings might not be entirely accurate !

Best,

Paul

[JohnEagel in reply to Paulbounce]

Hi Guys

I do have a Fitbit Charge 2 and yeah ironing is the one thing I try to train it to do but for the rest I am pretty happy with the little gadget.

I cross check the results occassionally with a pro bloodpressure device in terms of HR and I have to say the results are not so far off.

Cheers

J

[Paulbounce in reply to JohnEagel]

Thanks John.

I just had a look at the charge 2 online. Apart from the ironing issue it seems to fit the bill.

It`s coming in at £40 for the watch but you have to buy the band and charger separately.

Ty for the recommendation.

Best,

Paul

[jimbabwe in reply to Paulbounce]

Hi Paul

I have the charge 2 and saw yesterday in Argos it costs £79 for everything.

It's worth getting though if you can stretch the extra 50 to get a fitbit 3 which is waterproof(if you a swimmer)

Other wise the charge 2 is exceptionally good for heart rate(sometimes when i am rowing though and sweating the HR is a bit dodgey.

It is exceptionally good for monitoring sleep , i realised when i was sleeping 3 hrs a night only why i was so tired.

The step counter is very accurate and the daily targets do motivate you.

Worth the money.

You can try the knock offs but........

[Paulbounce in reply to jimbabwe]

Thanks Jim for your input. I like to swim so so the Fitbit 3 is looking a good option.

I agree the knock offs are not worth it. When it`s your health it`s worth paying the extra to be on the safe side.

Best,

Paul

[Staffsgirl in reply to Paulbounce]

I’ve tried two Fitbits. Neither worked properly on me. With each one I had crazy readings, eg it told me I’d done 3000 steps overnight sometimes, and others, after a long long walk, I had been asleep! Manufacturers couldn’t explain these errors. Sounds crazy but true. Haven’t tried the Apple Watch.