Does the Bodymedia Core weight management system make noise? I'd like to be able to wear it without others knowing I have it on.
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Once you meet your goal, yes it will beep, that's for the watch but just armband by itself will not.
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Hi Debra, a great question!! The mechanism will NOT make noise as you are wearing it, UNLESS it dislodges or losens from the armband. However, it IS designed to emit a beep or series of beeps to ALERT you to something. 99% of the time, I don't even know I'm wearing it. I was self conscience at first about people knowing, but in the summer time when wearing a sleevless blouse it is pretty evident. It becomes a conversation piece, and I've noticed people are really interested in the concept. I hope you enjoy yours and reap the benefits of a fit body!! It REALLY DOES work!!!
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No noise. I wear it on my left arm continuously and the only thing shows is the outline of the band. Oh, if the device is not seated in the clip properly it will give a very small beep.
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Yes, it beeps incessantly. Every time it is moved from being flush on your arm (i.e. you simply move your arm), it beeps off until you move your arm again and then it beeps back on.
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Body Media is silent. The only way anyone would know it is there is if you wear sleeveless shirts.
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It is quieter than my last treadmill (when I don't have my iPod plugged in to use the built in speakers and play my music loud). We have the treadmill in a bedroom which is near two other bedrooms and shut the door and it doesn't bother anyone. I will say we are a family that sleeps with fans running so maybe that is an added buffer to the treadmill sound. I do not think it is noisy. The only issue is a bad design where the cover is located at your feet - you step on it occassionally. We fixed this problem by adding a 1-1/4" wood dowelling that fits into the handles perfectly and hold onto the dowel instead of the built-in handle bars. I can send you a pic if interested if you give an email address. It is quieter than my last treadmill (when I don't have my iPod plugged in to use the built in speakers and play my music loud). We have the treadmill in a bedroom which is near two other bedrooms and shut the door and it doesn't bother anyone. I will say we are a family that sleeps with fans running so maybe that is an added buffer to the treadmill sound. I do not think it is noisy. The only issue is a bad design where the cover is located at your feet - you step on it occassionally. We fixed this problem by adding a 1-1/4" wood dowelling that fits into the handles perfectly and hold... » Read More It is quieter than my last treadmill (when I don't have my iPod plugged in to use the built in speakers and play my music loud). We have the treadmill in a bedroom which is near two other bedrooms and shut the door and it doesn't bother anyone. I will say we are a family that sleeps with fans running so maybe that is an added buffer to the treadmill sound. I do not think it is noisy. The only issue is a bad design where the cover is located at your feet - you step on it occassionally. We fixed this problem by adding a 1-1/4" wood dowelling that fits into the handles perfectly and hold onto the dowel instead of the built-in handle bars. I can send you a pic if interested if you give an email address. « Show Less
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It squeeks- yes they will hear you and they will mostly likely be annoyed. I use my ipod when jumping so I don't hear it. If you want a quiet one, go with the bellicon. It's quiet but a bit more pricy.
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I wanted to give you an accurate answer so I just went and tested it. I will preface my answer by saying that it depends on what you want to get out of it. This is not like a treadmill where you plod along for 45 minutes trying to distract yourself from the tedium. You can just stand on it passively, and at frequencies below 15 the noise is not intrusive at all and you can easily watch TV or have a chat. However, to really get the most out of it you'll want to crank it up a bit higher and perform the exercises dynamically. I use the Train program, which is one step below the top. I think the frequency is 19 Hz. I can easily hear Pandora over the sound of the Hypervibe but between single and two-legged squats, pushups, tricep dips, and side planks I'm building up a pretty good sweat. WatchingTV is the last thing on my mind. At 28 Hz. all you're going to hear is the machine. Then again the force at that level is far beyond what anyone other than a seasoned "vibrationist" would use. Furthermore, a standard session is only ten minutes, so it isn't a great time commitment. I vary my routine, and if I'm not feeling fairly spent I will do another round. But finally, the answer to your question is analagous to a car. At cruising speed it is smooth and quiet. At full throttle it is an animal.
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I find it to be quite loud - when running it sounds like I'm stomping my feet on it. I've been running routinely at gyms for 10+ years and have never had this issue. My model may have a defect though, I don't know.
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Though it could be because of how we assembled it (possible loose bolts on the neck), mine is a bit loud. Loud squeaking with each step. I don't think it's heard by my neighbors, but my apartments are pretty good on sound blocking (though if they do hear something, it's probably the TV, as I turn that up a little louder to hear it over the elliptical).
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It is very noises. I found with each motion you make it sounds like the wheel is rubbing against something. You can't watch tv while working out on it.
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I would think that I you were in a cubbie, you might be okay. But in my opinion the noise level wouldn't disturbed someone that was having a normal conversation. The most distracting part would be the circling motion of your wrist, curiosity may get the better of the less focused. But the answer would be "no". Again no more than an annoying habit with no useful purpose.
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I have been very pleased with my purchase. There is no loud noise when running. Maybe you should exchange.That doesn't sound normal.
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You would have to be playing it so loud to the point of damaging your eardrumbs for anyone else to hear it. I wear mine at the office where I sit next to other employees all day and it doesn't bother anyone.
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I have been very pleased with my purchase. There is no loud noise when running. Maybe you should exchange. That doesn't sound normal.
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I haven't noticed it getting in the way at all. The band is flexible so it may flop around but this hasn't been a problem. My main complaint is that they are too quiet in a loud gym.
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I tried it on myself. Need to know the effects right? Lol. Has a good effect. The noise would probably scare someone off, it made me drop what I was holding so it has a good effect on muscles.
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It is quieter than my last treadmill (when I don't have my iPod plugged in to use the built in speakers and play my music loud). We have the treadmill in a bedroom which is near two other bedrooms and shut the door and it doesn't bother anyone. I will say we are a family that sleeps with fans running so maybe that is an added buffer to the treadmill sound. I do not think it is noisy. The only issue is a bad design where the cover is located at your feet - you step on it occassionally. We fixed this problem by adding a 1-1/4" wood dowelling that fits into the handles perfectly and hold onto the dowel instead of the built-in handle bars. I can send you a pic if interested if you give an email address.
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Honestly, probably not. My main noise from treadmill is just from the movement of the belt, but the sound isn't a real issue with me. I turn on the TV and really don't hear any bad noises. Take care
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I've talked to several people while using it and have zero problems. No one knows I have my headphones on. No complaints. You can answer and hang up from the hanging button thingy.
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I never heard any complaints from people I'm talking with, so I'll have tosay "no". And I talk on these things walking, in bed, and scuba diving (thatlast one is a lie). I will double check with friends to see if they ever hearany noise like that. I will also test with them, and report back if they dohear any booming sounds.