Posted by christefano on May 10, 2010 at 5:26am
Yes
41% (19 votes)
No, not yet
35% (16 votes)
No, and I don't plan to
24% (11 votes)
Total votes: 46
Do you use a wearable monitor like a FitBit, Nike Plus, or a Garmin device to track your activity?
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I use a Garmin FR60 with the
I use a Garmin FR60 with the heartrate monitor. The watch is without a doubt the least stylish accessory I own but I just fasten it around a belt loop and go. The main thing I use it for is to monitor my maximum heart rate using the Garmin Connect service.
Apparently the entire Garmin Connect team has been looking for work since February but I've seen some improvements made to the Garmin Connect website since then.
For the folks who voted "No,
For the folks who voted "No, and I don't plan to", can you post a comment with your reasons why?
I use Nike Plus, that is only
I use Nike Plus, that is only tracking distance runed. Do not know how to answer the poll, since Nike Plus may not be Nike Fit. Hope Nike Plus is good enough for me now.
Oops, I meant Nike Plus. I've
Oops, I meant Nike Plus. I've updated the poll.
Thanks, In that case, I add
Thanks, In that case, I add my self to the poll.
I said yes, but I use a GoWearFit (also called BodyMedia Fit)
Wear it all day and night to track calorie burned, duration of activity, MET's, steps, sleep duration and sleep quality etc. Also us the online component to log my food and evaluate my nutrition.
That sounds great. Thanks for
That sounds great. Thanks for sharing!
I think I'll get one when I lose or break my Garmin. How water resistant is the armband?
Water resistant - not water proof
I have no problem with sweat (or rain) affecting the unit. I take it off when I shower or swim, though. Someone I know jumped into a shower with the armband on, realized his mistake immediately and salvaged the armband with no long term problems. I wish it was waterproof since I love to swim and would love to capture that calorie burn too.
Ars just posted a review of
Ars just posted a review of this. It has screenshots of the online service that it works with and includes a really nice comparison to RunKeeper, FitDay, etc. but the numbers (calories burned) seem a bit off to me.
I'll stick with my Garmin for now. It works with both Garmin Connect (an online service) and Garmin Training Center (a desktop program).
I have to admit I'm curious
I have to admit I'm curious about the TI EZ430 Chronos, the first user-programmable fitness watch from Texas Instruments. I just wish it weren't so ugly.