Wrist fitness band

driver02

What's the best wrist band on the market a bit confused between the Fit bit Garmin and the Jawbone all on the Harvey Norman catalogue

pconn062

I'll be honest, I had to google that one!

If you're looking to lose weight, increase your physical activity, or simply improve your overall health, a personal activity tracker can help you reach your goal. Seeing how much activity you do (or don't) get, day-by-day and week-by-week, could motivate you to start taking the stairs or walking the dog an extra lap around the block. At the very least, it will make you more mindful of your activity level, which is a huge first step to getting fit.

The devices on the market today are highly evolved cousins of pedometers from yesteryear. They're much smarter, more accurate, and do a whole lot more than measure how much you walk. Paired with a companion Web account, mobile app, and maybe a few auxiliary devices, they give you better insight into the habits that make up your lifestyle, including sleep, calorie consumption, heart rate, blood pressure, and more.

That's a new one for me!

driver02

Just wondering has any one a view on which is the best one on the market

sconhome

Loads of different products out there.

All depends on the user to be honest.

I like the Polar Loop as it can be integrated with the H7 bluetooth heart rate monitor and used as an exercise tracker as well as an activity tracker. Inactivity alerts remind yo to get off your butt and move.

Working with something integrated IMO is better as you can move up without changing systems. Polar have now developed their watch units with the Loop built into unit as a guide to recovery after workout.

Definitely one to add to the shopping list.

sconhome

pconn062 wrote: »

I'll be honest, I had to google that one!

That's a new one for me!

Built into the Garmin 920xt, Polar V800 and M400 it is a great addition to monitor your non-workout time for movement and guide your recovery time.

Maybe more than needed for most but that's an individual point of view too.

big_moe

i've been looking at them all recently as well and I'm more or less decided on the garmin.. you can get a heart rate monitor for it as well at a later stage

i like the garmin one because it actually has a screen on it - so you can tell the time - the others don't have a screen so i could see that being annoying

pconn062

AKW wrote: »

Built into the Garmin 920xt, Polar V800 and M400 it is a great addition to monitor your non-workout time for movement and guide your recovery time.

Maybe more than needed for most but that's an individual point of view too.

Fair enough, wasn't trying to be facetious, honestly never heard of a wrist fitness band. You learn something new everyday.

dna_leri

Always good advice from DCrainmaker (ref Activity Tracker)

http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/11/winter-gadget-recommendations.html#activity-trackers

driver02

Thanks to every one for the advise it led me t a very interesting site/company Clever Training
€10 cheaper than Curry's or HN and delivered to the door.
Very impressed by this Company

viperlogic

driver02 wrote: »

Thanks to every one for the advise it led me t a very interesting site/company Clever Training
€10 cheaper than Curry's or HN and delivered to the door.
Very impressed by this Company

Yes cheaper but very high chance will be caught by customs unless you have someone to bring it over for you

inigo

I saw the Garmin Vivofit at €79 in Halfords yesterday...

lennymc

inigo wrote: »

I saw the Garmin Vivofit at €79 in Halfords yesterday...

Cheers inigo - you just saved me a few bob!!