Activity Trackers - are they worth it?

Oh I am following this with interest. Looking forward to hearing how you get on
 
So far it's shown that I have been bloody lazy today but to be fair I've only been wearing it since midday AND I already plan to get out and use my power hoop tonight. Once I've dusted it off that is.....;)
 
Ok just checking in. Two days on and it's motivating me no end. It's made me very conscious of how much I move about and I've already cracked out the power hoop and gone for an admittedly short run. Tonight I plan on walking down to WI rather than jumping in the car. So it appears that it does work. I'm also logging my food and water intake. I know we don't technically count but I don't think it hurts to be somewhat aware, particularly in relation to portion sizes.

So far? Money well spent :)
 
lickthelid said:
Ok just checking in. Two days on and it's motivating me no end. It's made me very conscious of how much I move about and I've already cracked out the power hoop and gone for an admittedly short run. Tonight I plan on walking down to WI rather than jumping in the car. So it appears that it does work. I'm also logging my food and water intake. I know we don't technically count but I don't think it hurts to be somewhat aware, particularly in relation to portion sizes.

So far? Money well spent :)
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Ohhh now I want one!!!!! lol Anything to make me more aware of how active I am & motivate me to be more active!!
 
I do love it. Plus the lights when you tap to check progress remind me of KITT from knight rider. It's all I can do to not make the noise out loud each time. I do it in my head though. There I said it. My name is Sam and I'm am 80s TV fan.

Remember: if you have a problem, if no-one else can help and if you can find them...maybe you can hire the A-Team. Nah-nah-nah-naaah-na-na-na.......
 
Have read reviews on this product on Amazon and Tesco Direct. Quite mixed but generally good. Tesco Direct do them in black, slate and pink for £65. However they are currently out of stock! I have £20 of clubcard points to spend which I can double to £40 so I could get it for £25! When they are back in stock that is. :)
 
solange said:
Have read reviews on this product on Amazon and Tesco Direct. Quite mixed but generally good. Tesco Direct do them in black, slate and pink for £65. However they are currently out of stock! I have £20 of clubcard points to spend which I can double to £40 so I could get it for £25! When they are back in stock that is. :)
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That would be very nice =) hope you get it
 
That's a good idea! It's each to their own but I know it's working for me :) I couldn't say definitely but I mentioned mine at meeting last night and a few people seemed really interested. :)
 
I did 10000 steps today! It buzzed and flashed at me. In a good way. ;)
 
That is really cool Sam. I have to have one!! I am going to check Tesco Direct stock. Couldn't get one from Mail on Sunday as I threw away the paper with the promotional code on and the bin men have been! I suspect anyway p&p would have been added. Well done you on all those steps!
 
Ooh let me know! I've just discovered you can buy replacement wrist bands in different colours!
 
I have a fitbit Charge HR and I LOVE it. It definitely encourages me, and I do challenges with my colleagues during the working week, and friends at weekend. It's really motivating. Also a bit worrying when I've had a day at the office and I realise I've only done about 3000 steps by the time I get home from work! Makes me put my trainers on and go out for an hour's walk when the kids are in bed!

Hope you keep being super-motivated with yours :D
 
The thing is if you are having challenges with others and you are using different trackers they do measure steps etc differently.

A cheap £5 one is just as good with tracking as a more expensive one.
 
Agree with that! My sister has an Aldi tracker, and always takes little steps...that's just her natural stride. We went for a walk together on holiday and she took about 1000 more steps than me! haha...I was quite annoyed! lol
But, I do find the challenges fun, and motivating to take more steps, if nothing else. They're a laugh!
 
I love my Apple Watch. It's always telling me I'm lazy. I think that anything that gets you moving more and heightens awareness of that can only be a good thing
 
I wasn't going to buy another one but I gave in and got the Smart Bluetooth Sports Activity Bracelet one that Groupon had on offer for £15.It came today. The day I haven't been outside the door.:rolleyes:
 
The definition of irony ;)
 
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