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Activity Trackers are all the rage, most everyone has considered or has purchased one. Thinks pedometer in the 21st century. Some are GPS, some just measure movement, some analyze calories burned.
Why do we use them? Americans like documenting their fitness goals and tracking progress. This certainly takes it to the next level.
I use my phone presently and averaged 6600 steps (goal is 15k+) which is only 2.6 miles...what is your average movement in the day? Do you track your fitness? Would you if it were really easy? A simple black bracelet that recharges every 4 days...pretty easy. It's an App for Android and Apple. Anyways, Christmas is coming and women love tracking themselves...so get her a Fitbit.
Why do we use them? Americans like documenting their fitness goals and tracking progress. This certainly takes it to the next level.
I use my phone presently and averaged 6600 steps (goal is 15k+) which is only 2.6 miles...what is your average movement in the day? Do you track your fitness? Would you if it were really easy? A simple black bracelet that recharges every 4 days...pretty easy. It's an App for Android and Apple. Anyways, Christmas is coming and women love tracking themselves...so get her a Fitbit.
Posted 10 y ago
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SSG(P) (Join to see), the reason I track is to see how many miles I've run each week and to ensure that I improve my pace. I don't want to become complacent about my run time.
My Nike GPS watch keeps a history of all my runs' distance, pace, elapsed time, calories burned, etc. It has a USB interface built into the clasp so I can upload my runs to the Nike Plus site. I highly reco this as a Christmas gift for anyone who's into running!
My Nike GPS watch keeps a history of all my runs' distance, pace, elapsed time, calories burned, etc. It has a USB interface built into the clasp so I can upload my runs to the Nike Plus site. I highly reco this as a Christmas gift for anyone who's into running!
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SGT (Join to see), That thing has a huge display. I wear reading glasses and I've sure that's easier to read than my Garmin Forerunner 610.
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SFC (Join to see), yes, at first it felt too cumbersome but now I love that I can read it at a glance while running. With a diameter of 1.25", it's about 25% larger than the GF610. Plus having a format that's rectangular rather than round allows it to show more content.
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OMG SGT (Join to see) I hope you alternate arms...because the arm that is wearing that watch is clearly getting an extra work-out! I do like the big screen, at my age, 44, small print is getting a little difficult. Technology has to be simple...easy.
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I started out a few years ago with BodyBugg. It’s the most accurate calories counter, but it has a monthly subscription. It was worn on the upper arm. I did that for two years before I switched to FitBit force. It’s worn on the wrist and has a display. It was easy to use but I couldn’t use it for BJJ. The clasp didn’t secure very well, so I was hesitant to use it for kayaking. It also fell apart within a year. I just sent it back due to a recall. When I get my refund check from them I’m going to try another tracker. Maybe Jawbone or the new FitBit they’ve since come out with.
I put on some pound several years ago. I’ve since taken it all off and kept it off. I found tracking my calorie input/output works best for me in keeping at a healthy weight.
I also use a heart rate monitor from time to time and for the APFT I wear a Garmin GPS running watch.
I put on some pound several years ago. I’ve since taken it all off and kept it off. I found tracking my calorie input/output works best for me in keeping at a healthy weight.
I also use a heart rate monitor from time to time and for the APFT I wear a Garmin GPS running watch.
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SPC P K. I use the Garmin GPS watch for the APFT to track my pace and time. I don't use the HRM for that. The HRM is used sometimes when training BJJ to track calorie burn. The device doesn't get in the way while grappling where other trackers would, or could scratch my training partner.
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What is a good goal to have? 4 miles, 10k steps, or are you more like 50k steps. When I'm running long distance my goal Is closer to 50k...
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SGM Erik Marquez
I started tracking how far I walked (steps) and ran when I teach a class (motorcycle basic and advanced riding)
I was happy to see I was walking/ running an average of 7.2 miles in a 5 hour class.
I was happy to see I was walking/ running an average of 7.2 miles in a 5 hour class.
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