Do you Track?

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 00:17:30 -0500

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.

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Dec 20 at 2014 12:18 AM

SGM Erik Marquez — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 00:18:13 -0500

Yes I use them for several activities

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 20 at 2014 1:52 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 01:52:33 -0500

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.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 20 at 2014 4:06 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 04:06:24 -0500

I use a Garmin Forerunner 210 for pace/elapsed time/distance when I run. But other than that I don't use a fitness tracker. We have enough electronic leashes as it is. Don't want another.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 20 at 2014 4:15 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 04:15:13 -0500

I only use my fitness pal and track calories and have lost 23 pounds since June. Not on any special diet just eat in moderation. But I do need to get more exercise.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 20 at 2014 4:40 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 04:40:11 -0500

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member, 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!

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Dec 20 at 2014 8:38 PM

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 20:38:40 -0500

I pass on it. A bit to big brother even for the IT guy. Not to mention they aren't allowed in a lot of the areas I go in to daily.

Response by LCDR Doug Nordman made Dec 21 at 2014 12:30 PM

LCDR Doug Nordman — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 12:30:05 -0500

I use an activity tracker called "pen and paper".

When I'm on travel (stuck in an airplane seat or a departure lounge) I've fiddled around with myFitnessPal. One day I'll finish building a complete database of my diet to see what's worth tweaking... if anything. I'll only persist in that activity if its conclusion is "You need to eat more chocolate."

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 21 at 2014 2:47 PM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 14:47:43 -0500

For those of us that are OCD, I wonder and submit the question to those that religiously 'track' does it get 'involved' and become quite the 'obsession'.

Response by MSG David Johnson made Dec 21 at 2014 3:36 PM

MSG David Johnson — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 15:36:21 -0500

I use a FitBit One as a tracker, I have a Withings blood pressure cuff to keep track also, docs say I'm borderline hypertensive.
Because of meds and not as much exercise as I should get I ballooned up to over 300 ponds. My doctor and my wife said I need to lose weight, so I baught the tracker and I also use an app called Lose It. You can track a lot of different stuff, and there is a range of devices that link to the app.
If you're curious, the app's address is loseit.com