Ok, four questions: 1. Band length (need 8", larger woman)2. Band color (looks purple on my monitor)3. Is it difficult to set up? (I'm pretty techy, but don't want something complicated)4. If it doesn't measure steps like a pedometer, what does it do? I was looking for a wrist pedometer, but I also work a job where I use my hands a lot (checker in grocery store). It would be cool to have something that measures that as activity (I can actually work up a sweat doing it), but I don't want something that will mis represent what I'm doing either. Any insight? Ok, four questions: 1. Band length (need 8", larger woman)2. Band color (looks purple on my monitor)3. Is it difficult to set up? (I'm pretty techy,... » Read More Ok, four questions: 1. Band length (need 8", larger woman)2. Band color (looks purple on my monitor)3. Is it difficult to set up? (I'm pretty techy, but don't want something complicated)4. If it doesn't measure steps like a pedometer, what does it do? I was looking for a wrist pedometer, but I also work a job where I use my hands a lot (checker in grocery store). It would be cool to have something that measures that as activity (I can actually work up a sweat doing it), but I don't want something that will mis represent what I'm doing either. Any insight? « Show Less
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Not sure on length. Color is purple. Not difficult to set up. It was simple.
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I apologize. I returned this item because it did not work in the way that I needed it to function - as a heart monitor. I was never able to get an accurate reading - or reading at all - while using the treadmill.
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My wrist is 6 inches and I have to tighten it so I can get an accurate calorie count when I work-out. The set-up is easy to do. The band is a beautiful purple color.
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Mine got misplaced in the move so I can't measure it, but I have an average wrist & it fits me fine. Your monitor is correct, it's purple. Not too hard to get it going. It measures your pulse, so if you can get your pulse up bagging-then it'll record that.
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Thanks for your detailed insights. From your post and others I've read, seems like I'll stick with the 305. I am very happy with the accuracy and ease of use, I just need to find some way to make it not rub my wrist so much. And the only other thing, and this is minor, is that it does not calculate calories expended unless you are using the GPS. I would think they could make an estimate when you are using the footpod indoors, but they don't. (The Polar R200sd does do this.)Maybe they will get the kinks worked out of the 405 sometime and I'll think about it then. Until then, I guess it doesn't pay to be an early adopter. Thanks for your detailed insights. From your post and others I've read, seems like I'll stick with the 305. I am very happy with the accuracy and ease of use, I just need to find some way to make it not rub my wrist so much. And the only other thing, and this is minor, is that it does not calculate calories expended unless you are using the GPS. I would think they could make an estimate when you are using the footpod indoors, but they don't. (The Polar R200sd does do this.)Maybe they will get the kinks worked out of the 405 sometime and I'll think about it then. Until then, I... » Read More Thanks for your detailed insights. From your post and others I've read, seems like I'll stick with the 305. I am very happy with the accuracy and ease of use, I just need to find some way to make it not rub my wrist so much. And the only other thing, and this is minor, is that it does not calculate calories expended unless you are using the GPS. I would think they could make an estimate when you are using the footpod indoors, but they don't. (The Polar R200sd does do this.)Maybe they will get the kinks worked out of the 405 sometime and I'll think about it then. Until then, I guess it doesn't pay to be an early adopter. « Show Less
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I am not a runner, but a cyclist with a Garmin Edge 305. As a cyclist, or I believe anyone interested in fitness, the key metrics are not speed and distance. Rather, I'd suggest that time and intensity are far more critical. You may not be interested in "training" but even if you are just interested in general fitness, heart rate is a far better measure of how you're doing. Intensity can be most easily measured by either heart rate or by power output - but I don't know how you'd get power on a run, so that leaves heart rate. Ok - now that I've said that I will never ride without heart rate (even though I can display 8 metrics on my Garmin Edge, the only things I have showing are heartrate, cadence (pedal strokes per minute) and clock (time of day, not time in workout). I'm also going to buy one of these for my wife. She is a very casual runner and I'm guessing she'll never really use the heart rate monitor. She is more interested in making sure she gets an hour in every day, and if she happened to improve her times, then she'll be happy. She'll never track her performance outside of the very simplest of measurements. So I'll spend the money anyway, but she'll never use the extra function. If nothing else, I'll have an extra heart rate strap for myself... Hope this helps, it's just one person's personal opinion.
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Hello. I have a small wrist also. There are lots of holes in the band so you will be able to adjust it. It is a neat watch. I wear it all the time. I love how it counts my steps and calories. I believe you will like this if you get it.
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Honestly, I returned my Striiv because it was too difficult to use. I bought a FitBit which I use every day. It coordinates with MyFitnessPal eating and exercising program, sends me activity for the past week so I can compare. I love my FitBit but cannot help you with the Striiv.
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Tina, My understanding is that it doesn't matter how slow you walk, but the steps you take. One needs to "set" their walking pace (and the instructions should explain how to do that) and then the pedometer measures your steps, calories burned, steps taken, and aerobic steps taken. I believe that one has to walk so many steps before the aerobic measurement kicks in.I have had several Omron pedometers and I wouldn't used another brand!I hope this helps!! Kelly
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Hmmm. That would be an interesting feature to integrate into the FitBit if its not already there. I'm pretty sure your wrist can be used to calculate BMI through electro impedance and possibly wrist circumference.
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I would have to get mine back out, I haven't used it in a while, but ther eis nothing to set. Your steps are measured by the jarring motion of the machanism. As for instructions, if I remember correctly, just push the button until the pedometer displays what you are looking for and hold the button down to reset the counts. I can get mine out and double check if you'd like though.
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No heart rate monitor is required. It will read your heart rate while on your wrist. It tracks your calories by how much it estimates based on your movements. So even if you dont wear it, you will find estimated calorie burn in your watch. If you are looking for actual calorie burn while work out then this watch is not helpful. Also step counter is not accurate. It sense based upon the movement of your hand not step.
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This ped does measure distance & calorie count, but it also does a bunch of other stuff that I don't need. It also is set up to show the time of day... but that has become wrong, probably due to being shut down for awhile... and now I can't figure out how to reset it to the correct time.
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Hi Jaye.I love this. It starts tracking your Movements when you start walking. It turns off when you stop and begin again when you're walking.As for shutting off for the day once you remove it from your body and not put it back on it will stay off. It will start overy the beginning of the next day with new date and time.It keeps track of your steps for seven days so that you can see your progress. When you hit your 10,000 steps a little person dance around.
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Im pretty sure they have a pc app as well as the iphone app. If you go to their site they are great at getting back to you. I love mine...in fact I washed my first one..dont do that! And got another for myself and my sister. Ive had it since February. The pedometer itself works on its own but does not store the info you need to sync it with your app to see daily info. Again I am almost positive they have a pc app now. If not they have an all in one device you wear that stores everything but it is much bigger...I havent used that one though .
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I don't know why the reviews are better. The wrist monitor is much easier to use. I compared mine to the docs readings and they were very close for all readings. I would take several readings along with your doc and compare the readings. You should then know how to correct your readings to what he gets. You should sit with your heart over your feet when using the wrist monitor if you are sitting back the readings won't be accurate.
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Interesting question. I just measured my arm and it's 12"! But I believe any bigger than that you'd definitely need a bigger cuff, which probably can be ordered. The 12" cuff JUST fits me so any bigger than that, no. It also indicates when you've put it on properly, it has a circle with OK in it. Otherwise, it stops working until you have it on right. It does do heart beats rate but if you have an irregular heart beat, it would possibly show it OR it may shut down. The B/P monitoring company most likely doesn't want to get sued for someone having an irregular heartbeat so I think it will shut down. Contact manufacturer, I'm sure they'd be very happy to help.
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I lost my fitbit so I got the vivofit to replace. I chose it because you can display the time, which I liked. Different from fitbit:1. more displays (time, heart rate, steps etc)2. can sync with a heart rate monitor3. doesn't have to be charged (replace the battery in a year?) so no constant popping in and out.4. is fine in shower/tub5. red line of laziness is a good motivator 5. no alarm, no vibrations at all. 6. syncing with app/ computer much clunkier and hard to do.For my needs, Garmin way better, not going back though I found my fitbit !! I lost my fitbit so I got the vivofit to replace. I chose it because you can display the time, which I liked. Different from fitbit:1. more displays (time, heart rate, steps etc)2. can sync with a heart rate monitor3. doesn't have to be charged (replace the battery in a year?) so no constant popping in and out.4. is fine in shower/tub5. red line of laziness is a good motivator 5. no alarm, no vibrations at all. 6. syncing with app/ computer much clunkier and hard to do.For my needs, Garmin way better, not going back though I found my... » Read More I lost my fitbit so I got the vivofit to replace. I chose it because you can display the time, which I liked. Different from fitbit:1. more displays (time, heart rate, steps etc)2. can sync with a heart rate monitor3. doesn't have to be charged (replace the battery in a year?) so no constant popping in and out.4. is fine in shower/tub5. red line of laziness is a good motivator 5. no alarm, no vibrations at all. 6. syncing with app/ computer much clunkier and hard to do.For my needs, Garmin way better, not going back though I found my fitbit !! « Show Less
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Its in the paper that came with the watch. Basically through your workout , take your pulse. I usually do every 5 minutes. When you are done, press stop on "exercise" feature. Then press the button on the right for 2 seconds until little bars show up on watch. 5 bars. Lowest to tallest represents how hard you worked out. I do insanity and t25 so I keep clicking the right button BC is difficult. Then watch calculates your calories burned. Does this make sense? Hope it helps!!
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It will not count your steps, like regular pedometers. You could use it to count laps while walking. You manually count the laps. I thought this counter had a timer as well as a lap counter. It doesn't. I misread the description. I since purchased another lap counter that has a timer. I use a regular pedometer to count my steps.