FitBit Fever, has it caught you?!

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 May 2015 11:39:57 -0400

As recent as a week ago, I got a FitBit Charge, I've been always skeptical about these trackers but it was a gift and I gave it a try. Well, I can say that I got the FitBit Fever, now I'm walking everywhere around! That 10,000 steps mark is my goal everyday! And let's not talk about the Challenges! You can create challenges and invite people to compete with you. I do like PT but this last week I ran more than 15 miles, definitely a personal record. If you ever see a coworker walking in the same place, or walking up and down the hallway, odds are is using a FitBit and is in a Challenge. I used to be a Polar user because of their simplicity but after FitBit, there's nothing that can be simpler than that.

http://www.haulinginheels.com/fitbit-fever/

For those who are actively using their FitBits, I just found this group: https://www.fitbit.com/group/228RZQ JOIN US!

Do you have the FitBit Fever? Wich one you use? Do you use any other tracker? Share what you use?

Fitbit Fever

It was June of the year 2013, and my husband was making me walk EVERYWHERE. If the location was on the island of Manhattan, we were walking. Ordinarily, this is fine, but we are talking upwards o...

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2015 11:48 AM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 May 2015 11:48:10 -0400

James Bond would be so jealous! Just as long as they don't mandate this technology on service members, I'll be OK

Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made May 19 at 2015 11:48 AM

GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad — Tue, 19 May 2015 11:48:12 -0400

Not yet, but my wife has one now and really likes it --- which probably means that there is one in my future!

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made May 19 at 2015 11:51 AM

SCPO David Lockwood — Tue, 19 May 2015 11:51:38 -0400

Not me but my wife and daughter has one.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2015 11:58 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 May 2015 11:58:31 -0400

What, are you selling the thing?

. . .I'll take 3.

Seriously, it sounds awesome. I'm not familiar with it myself.

Response by SFC Christopher Perry made May 19 at 2015 12:02 PM

SFC Christopher Perry — Tue, 19 May 2015 12:02:43 -0400

My new civilian employer has a program that is geared toward getting their folks in shape. You earn points for healthy eating, workouts and such. Staying on track supposedly gets you a discount on your gym membership and can even earn you a discount on health insurance costs next year. The points can be used to by things on the "mall" including Fitbit stuff. It looks like this may be my next step.

Response by Sgt Mark Ramos made May 19 at 2015 12:07 PM

Sgt Mark Ramos — Tue, 19 May 2015 12:07:58 -0400

I have a surge and I love it. My work schedule is very chaotic and often interferes with my workout routine and sleep. The tracking features make me aware of the cumulative lack of sleep and exercise that I previously dismissed. It's also helpful to see the immediate impact of those two issues on my resting heart rate. It's also very cool that since they added the biking update I can see my route, speed, and heart rate at various points of my ride.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2015 12:22 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 May 2015 12:22:21 -0400

Nope. Cant say I am partaking. There may have been a time but I weight things in the balance... Could my money be better used elsewhere. The answer is always yes.

Response by SGT Kevin Brown made May 19 at 2015 12:21 PM

SGT Kevin Brown — Tue, 19 May 2015 12:21:07 -0400

I have a fitbit charge HR. It is a great tool to help with your workout. I even like how it monitors my sleep, providing me with a base point to make habit changes (not just in sleep, but in my exercises and so on).

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2015 1:29 PM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 May 2015 13:29:24 -0400

I have the Charge HR and I love it!! Great way to track your heart rate during workouts. I know its mainly a pedometer, but there are a lot of other functions that make it worth the buy!! I do kind of want one that has its own GPS so I don't have to run with my phone, but other than buying a Garmin watch or something similar the FitBit does the trick!!

Response by SrA Edward Vong made May 19 at 2015 1:44 PM

SrA Edward Vong — Tue, 19 May 2015 13:44:06 -0400

I prefer the Jawbone, looks slightly more fashionable and trendy.

Response by LTC Gavin Heater made May 19 at 2015 4:42 PM

LTC Gavin Heater — Tue, 19 May 2015 16:42:26 -0400

I bought my first FitBit, a FitBit One around March 2014. My wife bought one too. It instantly became the subject of a fun competition between us, with her winning the day more times that not. In January 2015 I carelessly I lost my One and ordered an HR Connect. I still don't have it, but FitBit swears it is on the way. I've used the Health App on my iPhone since, bit it is not as good, or as portable. Anything that can help keep your healthier, and not be too intrusive, is a good idea.

Response by Maj Chris Nelson made May 19 at 2015 5:21 PM

Maj Chris Nelson — Tue, 19 May 2015 17:21:37 -0400

I use Air Sense 10 with a Fisher & Paykel Simplus mask. C-Pap. Measures my sleep down to the minute and tells me in their own weird way how many apnic/hypopnic events I have per hour over the course of the night's sleep. That other stuff....that sounds like exercise....something I am trying very hard to avoid for fear of breaking down further then I already am now!

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2015 6:37 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 May 2015 18:37:18 -0400

My husband and I really like our FitBits, but I need a low tech option for buildings that don't allow wifi capable devices. Do they make Ranger Beads that long yet? ;)

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2015 2:23 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 May 2015 02:23:41 -0400

I have the Fitbit Charge. I wish I waited another two weeks for the Fitbit Charge HR, but I had the Fitbit Force and it died on me. I needed a replacement fast. I’ve been using fitness trackers for about 4 years and love them. My first one was the Bodybugg. It’s the most accurate, but I didn’t like the monthly subscription.
Knowing calorie burn is great, but without knowing calorie intake it’s not very helpful I use the Fitbit app on my Galaxy 5 to log everything I eat. Monitoring calories in/out has been very helpful in maintaining weight. I do slack off on logging food on the weekends.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 16 at 2015 1:53 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 13:53:07 -0400

I got my first Fitbit in April 2012, it was the Ultra. I was instantly addicted! Since my first one, I've had the One, Flex, Force, back to Flex, and now the Charge, not the HR one as I don't see that as necessary for me. I originally got to track my sleep, rather than my steps. I knew I was sleeping poorly, and just didn't realized how badly. My Fitbits have helped to improve my quality of sleep. I also love challenges!

Response by 1SG Michael Blount made Jun 18 at 2015 12:37 PM

1SG Michael Blount — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 12:37:55 -0400

I've used the FitBit Flex for about a year and love it. Thinking about getting the one with the watch (is that the Charge?), but really like the step and calorie tracking feature. In fact, PV2 Private RallyPoint Member are FitBit Buddies, as we compete against each other to see who burns the most calories. Lots of fun

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 18 at 2015 12:43 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 12:43:52 -0400

My mom bought one of those and loves it. Personally, I like the Nike Sport watch which is better for running.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 18 at 2015 3:14 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 15:14:35 -0400

I am constantly walking for my job in the hospital and make sure to hit 10,000 by the end of my workday. I just got into a weekday challenge with something starting this week. Keeps me from sitting at the desk too long. Can't lead Soldiers from a chair.

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 18 at 2015 4:15 PM

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 16:15:37 -0400

I like my fitbit (received it as a Christmas gift last year) but I have heard they are inaccurate at times. I feel it's just another tool added to the fitness world and I like using it.

Response by SSG Keven Lahde made Jun 18 at 2015 7:53 PM

SSG Keven Lahde — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 19:53:11 -0400

I do not have it since I do not own a Smartphone. I know 21st Century and I don't own a Smartphone or have internet on my phone. Oh well, but no I do not have it, but it seems like a good idea though.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jun 19 at 2015 5:47 AM

PO1 John Miller — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 05:47:24 -0400

This is the first I've heard of Fitbit. Can someone explain to me the difference between this and a pedometer? I actually just got a free pedometer from the VA today and it's pretty cool. It counts steps, distance, and calories. The only difference I can see (so far) is that Fitbit is connected to the Internet so you can challenge your friends.

Response by SPC Alejandro Martinez made Jul 8 at 2015 2:31 PM

SPC Alejandro Martinez — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 14:31:28 -0400

I have and enjoy the use of a fitbit. I work better with competition.

Response by SFC Chad Sowash made Jul 16 at 2015 10:59 AM

SFC Chad Sowash — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 10:59:04 -0400

Love my Flex... Have a group of about 20 friends who are constantly competing on step and mileage goals while talking smack.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 10 at 2015 11:52 AM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 11:52:16 -0400

I'm an aspiring triathlete, and have run one marathon, two half-marathons, and am signed up for the MCM in DC. I use a Garmin for running, but I have a FitBit HR that I wear all the time. It tracks my heart rate while riding and swimming, which is a big way I monitor my training intensity. I like it! But there's a new gadget called the Moov coming out that looks neat, too.

Response by Sgt Tom Cunnally made Oct 7 at 2015 5:29 PM

Sgt Tom Cunnally — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 17:29:07 -0400

Yes and so has setting up a home gym

Response by SSG Matt Murphy made Nov 20 at 2015 2:24 AM

SSG Matt Murphy — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 02:24:16 -0500

Yes