What are the best options on the market for Pedometer Watches?

2017-02-22T01:05:29-05:00

I'm looking for a reliable Pedometer Watch to record heart rate, walking steps, calories burned, distance when running, countdown, chronograph, etc. Any recommendations are greatly appreciated.

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Feb 22 at 2017 5:14 AM

2017-02-22T05:14:15-05:00

CPT Jacob Swartout the Apple Watch is a must, very well rounded

Response by PO2 Franklin Brown made Feb 22 at 2017 8:57 AM

2017-02-22T08:57:04-05:00

If you have the money and are an Apple person, then the Apple Watch is a must. As far as the Android side of the house, I have only had the opportunity to use the Fit Bit Charge HR. The Fit Bit in my honest opinion was a decent product. That being said, the Charge HR was not very a rugged product and broke within a year of use.

Response by SGT Aric Lier made Feb 22 at 2017 3:15 PM

2017-02-22T15:15:01-05:00

fitbit hr

Response by SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA made Feb 22 at 2017 4:27 PM

2017-02-22T16:27:26-05:00

I am happy with my Garmin Vivosmart HR. I've had it since November.

Response by MSG Robert Prol made Feb 23 at 2017 12:50 PM

2017-02-23T12:50:41-05:00

I use a combination of FitBit and Garmin, with the Strava app. For everyday counting I use FitBit Charge HR or the One depending on whether I need my wrists clear. When I run, I use the Garmin 35 which is the least expensive stand-alone GPS watch. I have the Garmin pushing data to Garmin Connect, which then pushes data to FitBit and Strava. FitBit is my system of record for daily step count, sleep hours, and other 24/7 data. Strava is where I track my runs and other high intensity workouts.

Response by SSG Robert Pratt made Feb 24 at 2017 11:28 AM

2017-02-24T11:28:21-05:00

Fitbit

Response by MSgt Steven Goetsch made Mar 16 at 2017 8:36 PM

2017-03-16T20:36:41-04:00

Garmin, great GPS accuracy, awful battery life, and I mean number of recharges. Went through two 310s. Costs $70 plus shipping to get a new battery installed. Wasn't satisfied. Bought a Motorola. Loved it. They just pulled assets away from that segment of their business, and left the software to die. Now I run with a Tom Tom HR music, paired with wireless headphones. No wires = better burpees.