fit bit or jawbone?

**tn_sunshyne** · 01-22-2014 12:43 PM

I have considered purchasing a Fitbit or a jawbone to help with fitness goals, any of you pre sleevers or those who have been sleeved have any experience with either? Any pros and cons? Which do you recommend and why?

**natex14** · 01-22-2014 12:54 PM

I just went through this and bought a Fitbit Force. First, I went with the Force instead of the Flex or the Jawbone because of the information it provides while directly on your wrist. It tells you time, how many steps, miles, calories, flights of stairs, and how many minutes of being very active.

Though I do look at my computer dashboard and also the one on my phone, sometimes it's just easier to look down at your wrist and get an update.

I also went Fitbit for a very simple reason; I don't have an iPhone, I have an Android, so as of right now Jawbone doesn't make an Android app. I did hear they are coming out with one soon.

I have read tons of bad things about the Fitbit and how it's so hard to put on your wrist. I frankly don't have that issue, but I could see why some people do.

I don't have much information about the Jawbone, but I really do like my Fitbit. I wasn't going to go to the mall one night with the family until I realized that my steps weren't very high, so I went and did a lot of walking. That is why I wanted one, I needed the constant reminder on my wrist and I really think it helps. I notice that I take the stairs more because it automatically gives you a 10 flight goal each day.

There were a couple of things that I liked about the Jawbone; I think the sleep feature is better (though Fitbit does have one and I like it) and I also think it looks nicer.

**Mica** · 01-22-2014 12:54 PM

I had the small belt fit bit, it worked well for me, but syncing to the computer was a pain. I bought the smaller of the wrist units they now sell and I found it to be to large and clunky, i returned it. i did see several reports where the fitbit bands was causing some folks rashes. Maybe a latex reaction or something. I think any model you get you have to get used to the quirks and make it work for you. I loved seeing how far I went each day that was pretty awesome

**bikrchk** · 01-22-2014 01:07 PM

Garmin is about to ship their new ViVo. I like it best because the battery lasts for a year and it's meant to be worn 24\7. It is compatible with their chest strap for heart rate monitoring during a workout.

**erinja** · 02-16-2014 10:49 AM

I have the Fitbit Force and love it. There are issues with getting the band to snap on and it can catch on things - so buyer beware on those issues. Otherwise, I love being able to track my step, calories and sleep. I sync it with MyFitnessPal, that information downloads onto my FitBit page and because I have the premium package, I get a weekly summary of calories,steps, sleep stats. It also breaks down the calories in to piecharts showing protein/carb/fat breakdown by day, graphs showing activity spikes by hour...all sorts of things my geeky self loves to look at.

**short sleeve** · 02-16-2014 12:26 PM

I originally got the fitbit force, but because I tend to talk with my hands this was giving me the appearance of taking so many steps in the course of a day that I should be rail thin. So I returned it for the fitbit one. This really works for me. I found it to be really user friendly and gave me the information that I needed to stay on track.

**Think** · 02-21-2014 11:35 PM

The recall for the FitBit Force was announced today, due to the number of people reporting rashes and irritation. Fitbit Is Recalling All Force Wristbands

I have a BodyMedia Link band, and absolutely love it! Very accurate, but drawback is that it cannot get wet like the Force could. I have had NO issues with it. This referral link will get you 15% off: http://bodymedia.extole.com/a/clk/2371nx BodyMedia has recently been acquired by Jawbone, and the BodyMedia bands the ones used on The Biggest Looser program.

**Think** · 02-21-2014 11:37 PM

The recall for the FitBit Force was announced today, due to the number of people reporting rashes and irritation. Fitbit Is Recalling All Force Wristbands

I have a BodyMedia Link band, and absolutely love it! Very accurate, but drawback is that it cannot get wet like the Force could. I have had NO issues with it. This referral link will get you 15% off: http://bodymedia.extole.com/a/clk/2371nx BodyMedia has recently been acquired by Jawbone, and the BodyMedia bands the ones used on The Biggest Looser program.