r/FitnessTrackers

Hey all!

I have been Apple Watch user for about ten years now (now S10). Lately I am getting tired of the fact that I have to charge it everyday, this not getting sleep tracking and so on.
I also started to do more sports and I also would like to get more personalized plans that Garmin Connect provides.
That said, I am lost which watch to choose. I do not have any sport I want to mainly focus on (maybe walking, running and cycling - fitness and others is optional).
Will you help me choosing the watch?

Hi!

I’m looking for a fitness tracker (never had one before) to motivate me. But also, I’m training for a half marathon. I don’t want something that looks too much like a watch.

I’ve seen the Fitbit charge 6 but also noticed how many complaints there are about the accuracy of it.

I also take workout classes and weight train.

Open to suggestions! Thanks!

Are there any other better apps for Fitbit air with whoop like UI? I feel like these are the main ones. Which is best?

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Hi everyone,

I’m working on a student project called S-AIDE, a smart bandage designed to help monitor wounds and provide alerts when abnormal changes are detected.

I’m currently trying to understand whether people would actually find this kind of product useful, so I’d really appreciate your honest opinion.

1. Would you use a smart bandage that can monitor a wound and detect changes?

- Definitely

- Maybe

- Probably not

- No

2. Which feature would be most useful to you?

- Temperature monitoring

- Heart rate / SpO₂ monitoring

- Wound condition monitoring

- Swelling detection

- Alerts to a smartphone

- Other: ______

3. In which situation would you find it most useful?

- Normal wounds/cuts

- Burns

- Infected wounds

- Animal/insect bites

- Remote areas / emergencies

- Post-surgery care

- Other: ______

4. What would be your biggest concern about using a smart bandage?

- Price

- Accuracy

- Comfort

- Battery life

- Hygiene/safety

- Privacy

- Reliability

- Other: ______

5. How much would you realistically consider paying for a disposable smart bandage?

- Less than $5

- $5–10

- $10–20

- $20–50

- More than $50

6. Would you prefer the bandage to send alerts directly to your phone?

- Yes

- No

- Doesn't matter

7. What feature do you think is missing from current bandages that a smart bandage should have?

Feel free to criticize the idea — negative feedback is just as useful as positive feedback.

Thanks to anyone who takes the time to answer.

E-mail for support: alaaalaabatta2018@gmail.com

For the past year and a half developed love for running and run 3-4 times a week. A lot of it is structured like 2 quality runs (tempo and interval), 1 Zone 2 run and 1 optional long run. Currently use whoop and most of my runs are on treadmill so pacing and keeping tab in HR have been manageable. Nov whoop subscription ends and am evaluating should I move to something like Forerunner 70/170 (I do outdoor runs once in a while) or stick to something like Fitbit Air + Bevel. Do some light strength but that’s not the primary use case. Wanted to know if someone made the switch or what their take has been. I am able to do 5k under 25 and next target is under 23. Though maintaining fitness and training right is my primary goal and getting better.

Hiii! I have been wearing an Apple Watch for years, I will be straight up- I do not like wearing the watch to sleep literally ever. It’s incredibly uncomfortable to sleep in. I also don’t like wearing a watch most of the time aside from that, and I like to be able to wear a normal watch sometimes too.

I do like wearing the Apple Watch for fitness tracking though, it works great for that! Until it doesn’t. When I’m walking on my treadmill at my desk, my Apple watch never tracks my steps, it might as well think I’m dead for all the steps it counts. It’s actually ridiculous. And I walk on that treadmill a lot, working at the keyboard, watch on wrist, typing away. I’ll finish a 14km walk and it will think I’ve been asleep the entire time and I’ll end my walk with the Apple Watch saying “are you still working out?” -\_-

So I’ve been looking at Oura Ring for YEARS and wanting one. But was never able to justify it because I already have the watch (that I don’t like wearing lmao).

Here’s what I’d really love to know:

Does the Oura ring count steps on a treadmill when your arms are NOT swinging by your side? Because Apple Watch doesn’t. It needs the momentum of your arms swinging to keep count.

I’d buy Oura ring for that alone tbh. But I’m also very excited for all the other things it tracks! I’m a woman and the fertility/cycle tracking interests me too! (Please share experiences if you have them!)

Thank you in advance for helping confirm my expensive purchase and have a fitness tracker I can sleep in (and hopefully won’t think I’m dead when I’ve walked 14km).

The new strap feels like it migrates more on smaller wrists, especially once I start moving around.

I can get it comfortable at first, then it slowly rotates and I have to nudge it back. Curious if anyone found a fit adjustment that actually sticks, or if it’s just how the strap sits on a narrower wrist.

I've noticed most people with trackers don't really do much with the info. They check it in the morning and do nothing with it.

Is that most people, or am I wrong? Do you actually change your day to day based on what your tracker tells you?

I have recently picked up running and want to explore other fitness activities such as swimming and gym too on a regular basis. At this point of time, I wanted a budget fitness tracker that is also not too bad as I have been avidly checking reviews from quantified scientist and here (The market seems to be full of erroneous devices). I don't like wearing bulky stuff on my wrist and was considering a band with a small or no screen.

I would also like if its app connects with strava.

I have shortlisted a few but am unsure which one to choose-

1. Helio strap- obviously it's out of stock, don't mind waiting for a month if it's really worth it.

2. Fit bit Air- Probably have to wait till October

3. Huawei 11 pro- good contender but when I went to buy it on amazon, the price suddenly increased, I am a bit sus (also has gps)

4. Pebble qore view- really like the design with a very small timer screen but seems unreliable

5. Mi 10- seems okay but also old generation

6. Samsung galaxy fit 3- again the senors don't seem fully reliable.

Is it a good idea to wait for the Big billion day sale or October to get my hands on one of the good trackers? Or, should I get one immediately to start monitoring asap?

What's your take?

Apple is reportedly working on a fitness band with no screen. 

Everything actually reported, everything still unknown, and what it means if you are deciding what to put on your wrist today.

Trying to get good quality sleep and wake up relaxed. Which device works best to track without subscription?

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What fitness trackers are you all using? I’m currently using Apple Watch Ultra. I go to 6 camps a week and also run outside of burn. Just seeing if people prefer anything else over Apple Watch.

Hi everyone,

I’m planning to buy my first fitness band and I’m currently considering a few options, but I’m having a hard time deciding.

My main priorities are:

• Under 15,000 INR
• Accurate step and activity tracking
• Good heart-rate tracking
• Sleep tracking
• Walking/running tracking
• Battery life
• Something comfortable enough to wear 24/7

I’m currently considering the Fitbit Charge 6, but I’d love to hear from people who have actually used it, as well as any better alternatives you would recommend.

Thanks!

I’m considering getting the Helio Band and would love to hear from people who have actually used it.

If you’ve used or compared it with Fitbit or WHOOP, which one do you prefer and why?