https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:10:47 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ftiness-trackers#post-2263540 Fri, 14 Aug 2015 10:52:10 +0000 Ginger333 2263540@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use (and love) the Polar F4 for working out and I wear a fitbit One for everything else. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ftiness-trackers#post-2263464 Fri, 14 Aug 2015 09:43:42 +0000 looch 2263464@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone! For what I am willing to spend, I am going with a Polar monitor. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ftiness-trackers#post-2259559 Mon, 10 Aug 2015 08:15:54 +0000 Chillybear 2259559@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The Fitbit Charge HR and the Fitbit Surge are currently the only fit bits that track heart rate. I have the Charge HR which is great for day to day but i'm not sure how much i trust it for workouts.... If often misses steps (especially when pushing a stroller or cart) and misses flights of stairs if i'm carrying something (like a kid)</p> <p>I recommend looking into a Polar Heart Rate Monitor. It has a band that you wear on your chest and wristwatch. They are much more accurate for high intensity exercise but are not meant to be worn 24/7. I had the polar F4 years ago and it worked awesome for in the gym. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ftiness-trackers#post-2259556 Mon, 10 Aug 2015 08:14:27 +0000 TrailRunner 2259556@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm a long time fitbit user and I've had different models. The best option right now is the fitbit charge HR. They only have two models that track actual heart rate and it's the charge HR and the surge. I love my charge HR, and find the HR monitor aspect to be accurate. Have worn it on my treadmill with my chest strap and gotten very similar results. If you have any specific questions about fitbit I would be happy to answer them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ftiness-trackers#post-2259549 Mon, 10 Aug 2015 08:07:09 +0000 Alivoo01 2259549@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband has the FitBit (not sure which model exactly), but he really likes it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ftiness-trackers#post-2259538 Mon, 10 Aug 2015 07:51:10 +0000 ms.line 2259538@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a Jawbone UP 24, and I have to manually enter all non-walking/running workouts, so don't think it would fit the bill for you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ftiness-trackers#post-2259528 Mon, 10 Aug 2015 07:34:26 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2259528@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use the FitBit Flex, which tracks your calories and your heart rate. When your heart rate goes up those spikes count towards "Active Minutes" and a good way to judge how much effort you're putting into a workout. FitBit can be worn all the time even when you shower. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ftiness-trackers#post-2259509 Mon, 10 Aug 2015 07:05:55 +0000 looch 2259509@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Does anyone use a fitness tracker, like a FitBit or a Jawbone? </p> <p>While browsing this morning, I've come across a bunch of options, including discontinued models and also knockoff versions. All I need it for is calorie burn tracking. I am doing HIIT spinning workouts at home and I don't have a fitness monitor on my spin bike, so I was thinking I could get one of those fitness bands.</p> <p>Ideas for me? Thanks! </p>