Is a fit bit a help?

[Wobbleless]

Hi

I am thinking about getting a fitbit and wondered if others have any thoughts?

Slightly concerned that at 59 May look a twit but if it helps monitor activity etc will risk that bit. Any thoughts ??

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

I was given a Fitbit for my 60th birthday, although I did manage to break it before my 61st!

I found it very motivating and would recommend, HGF

[Wobbleless in reply to moreless]

Made me laugh Iam accident prone too, so may only have for days!!

[DartmoorDumpling Restart Feb 2024]

I haven’t got one but know people who find having to keep track of their steps is very motivating, so why not?

[Wobbleless in reply to DartmoorDumpling]

Why not indeed? Soon I will be like Victoria woods yoga instructress...if you ever saw the sketch!!

[cheritorrox]

if you go into my profile I think you can see my posts ans replies - there's some useful advice from when I asked similar question x

[cheritorrox]

PS I still haven't bought one as the google FIT app seems fine (so long as carry mobile about!). Someone told me Lidl are bringing one out so will keep eyes peeled

[UnfitNoMore Visitor in reply to cheritorrox]

That Lidl special is on now I think as part of their runners week. Aldi having a running special soon too.

Edit: Aldi runners starts tomorrow, no tracker there though.

[cheritorrox in reply to UnfitNoMore]

probably different in Spain but it'll get here sometime

[UnfitNoMore Visitor in reply to cheritorrox]

It’ll be quicker to you after brexit 😂

[Tubbyted]

I'm 56 & thought they were just a pointless marketing ploy, however having recently become more active (dog walking) & losing approx 12kg I bought a cheaper version - took me a while to understand how it works as instructions not good but I really find it motivates me to do a bit extra! No one is checking your activity so it's only you who sets the goals that you want. I paid £26.99 for mine (look at Letscom Amazon) & at least if you don't like it you haven't wasted £100+ that the fitbit costs! Looks identical to the Fitbit & seems to do the same things!

[Wobbleless in reply to Tubbyted]

Thank you yes I saw them and wasnt sure if they were pretty much the same thing. I thought it might motivate more activity....probably looking for where I left it

[Hidden]

I think you will look just fine HGF123. If you are kind of style conscious, for want of a better phrase, then, some fitbits can be put into very stylish wrist bands, like bracelets or even worn around you neck in a necklace gizmo. They can be swapped around to suit your mood.

I am 51 and have a TomTom watch. Its a bit big but I love it. I only wear it when I'm excercising but it's invaluable to me.

[Wobbleless in reply to Hidden]

Just don't want to look like I have all the heat and no idea

[Wobbleless in reply to Wobbleless]

Sorry should have been gear ....predictive text!!

[Hidden in reply to Wobbleless]

I feel like that when Im wearing leg warmers!! (joke)

but seriously, I do take your point. My watch looks like it belongs in Star Treck. I felt a real plonker when I first wore it but now I am wedded to it.

Shop aroubd and as Tubbyted said, maybe get one that fits in a nics bracelet.

I know that the information in Cherritorrox original post was really useful too.

good luck x

[Wobbleless in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much...I shall get one and sing along to fame ...so that my family can finally disown me!! This site is full of lovely people was a bit worried to ask

[Hidden in reply to Wobbleless]

you're gonna live for ever!

[Wobbleless in reply to Hidden]

Not if my adult kids see me doing it

[NSNG-am]

I'm 50 and have had my Fitbit Charge 2 since February. Didn't like the cheap band so I replaced it with a metal band. It looks nicer now and I wear it everywhere.

I mainly use it to track my steps when walking the dog and my soccer games. It also tracks your sleep and heart rate.

I will be getting one for my son next.

[Budda72 in reply to NSNG-am]

I have the same idea as you. I wear the fitbit charge 2 and I changed the strap to a black metal one so it looks more like a “ normal watch” than a fitness tracker. A friend of mine got a morefit glow as she swims a lot and that one is waterproof plus it is only £32 on Amazon.

[Wobbleless in reply to Budda72]

That is interesting as I do love swimming and don’t want to waste recording that effort Will take a look at that one. Thank you.

[Budda72 in reply to Wobbleless]

Your welcome. It was someone on here who asked a similar question a couple of weeks ago that I found out more about that one. Have a look around and you will find one which will suit you for what you want to use it for.

[Teal123]

It motivates me to achieve my goal each day particularly if you set up a group challenge. Also great for monitoring heart beat when exercising to work you the most efficient 'burn' level

[Wobbleless]

Oh my word Teal123 it is happening already....If I get one people will be expecting me to optimise my burn rate.....frankly the most efficient method for that is if I stay in the sun too long

[Slimmernan]

I have had one for a week and I cannot believe how much it has helped me. If I lost it or broke it I would buy another straight away. I have the Charge 2. Make sure that your mobile is comparable though before you buy.😁

[Starstream]

I am 64 and have had one for 12 months now. It encourages me to move more and get my daily steps in.