What exactly does the fitbit zip wireless activity tracker do?
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Still learning how to use it, but it tracks steps, miles, active minutes, calories burned and other things if you set them up. You put it on you somewhere (pocket, bra) and it will track this activity each day. I have already synched it to myfitnesspal and the new Aria scale that I just set up today. If you use myfitnesspal, it will add the calories burned from fitbit to your total calories allowed to give you a net consumption each day. I am still testing this all out, but I think it is a good way to track your activity, food and weight without having to enter information in multiple places. I like that the fitbit synchs to my computer and iphone via wifi. Still learning how to use it, but it tracks steps, miles, active minutes, calories burned and other things if you set them up. You put it on you somewhere (pocket, bra) and it will track this activity each day. I have already synched it to myfitnesspal and the new Aria scale that I just set up today. If you use myfitnesspal, it will add the calories burned from fitbit to your total calories allowed to give you a net consumption each day. I am still testing this all out, but I think it is a good way to track your activity, food and weight without having to enter information in multiple... » Read More Still learning how to use it, but it tracks steps, miles, active minutes, calories burned and other things if you set them up. You put it on you somewhere (pocket, bra) and it will track this activity each day. I have already synched it to myfitnesspal and the new Aria scale that I just set up today. If you use myfitnesspal, it will add the calories burned from fitbit to your total calories allowed to give you a net consumption each day. I am still testing this all out, but I think it is a good way to track your activity, food and weight without having to enter information in multiple places. I like that the fitbit synchs to my computer and iphone via wifi. « Show Less
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It tracks how many steps you have taken, how many miles you have walked, and calories burned in one day. It can also track your sleep patterns. You receive a weekly activity report via email. I just love it and it encourages me to walk more because I hate to get my average for the week down.
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It tracks steps, miles walked, and calories burned. Once you get your account set up on line you can track these items plus track your calorie intake (with a little effort on your part). The FitBit has helped me to lose 16 lbs so far and it keeps you "honest".
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Tracker, Clip, Battery, Wireless USB Dongle, Battery Toll and Free Fitbit Account
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I have NO problems with my tracker as long as it is positioned correctly. I wear mine on the top of my shoe and it seems to be giving me great results. I have not used any other tracking device such as fitbit etc. so I really have nothing to compare it with. But for the price, I am very happy with it. I liked it so much that after I lost my first one, I ordered the second one. They are very addictive. :) Hope this helps. For more comments, you can go directly to SparkPeople.com to check it out.
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No. The fitbit's wireless connection is not wi fi. It communicates wirelessly with its base station which you plug into a usb port on your computer. Your computer does need an internet connection to upload the data though. It can even be dialup internet, as long as you understand that the data would only be uploaded when you're actually connected (which you would be when you're checking the website anyway!).
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I am not 100% sure because I had vivofit less than 24 hours. I was going to use it for cross training workout but had a bit hard time to create event. Unlike other tracker that is a lot easier. sorry could not help you much here.
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Karen, The only thing it claimed to do was measure my pulse. It could only do that if I was sitting quietly. It would never register if I had been working out. It died the day after I got it.
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Yes. It tracks steps, active minutes, calories burned and distance. You can input a stair em tracker, but I haven't done so.
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HiI have one and I had a fitbit.i lime the Basis very much. It does not track a stationary bike yet I think it work great and it keeps me going
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As Steven said, it just logs the data. That allows you to check how your heart rate was changing while you were exercising.
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When I put it on my shoe or the pedal it tracks some, but not nearly as much as it should. Do you move your arms when you cycle? If you do, I've found I get the best results when I either hold it in my hand, or I really recommend the third-party wristbands that fit the zip. Just search for "fitbit zip wristband."
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No, the zip does not track stairs. You would need one of the other Fitbits for that
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It is useless for this. I returned mine immediately. I suggest you do the same. My wife has a FitBit and I have a Vivio and both work well.
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The tracking device is a small removable part that fits inside the band. The device is removed every time you recharge it. So putting a new band on takes no time at all.
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It tracks sleep a bit better than the FitBit. You push the button every night to enter sleep mode and then when you sync in the morning the chart on your phone shows the light and deep sleep cycles, with amount of time for each. It also tell you how long it took to fall asleep, and shows how many time you woke up in the middle of the night.
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When you are not tracking an activity, it is like a wrist watch with just the time showing -- it does not use much of the battery for this. I track my runs and swims 3-4 times during the week, and recharge the watch after each use. When I am ready to track the next activity it has always been at 100%.
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It tracks three types of activity, walking, running and cycling. And sleep, if you consider that an activity. (I was 82% motionless while sleeping last night, which I consider 18% active. Hey, it all counts!) I don't know of any plans to add more activities later, and I don't know whether if has an altimeter.
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yes it does. it assumes a certain amount of calories burned based on the profile you fill out, i.e. your age, height, weight, whether you are mostly sedentary (have a desk job, etc.), then will add to that amount if you do certain activities, which you can log -- riding a bike for 30 minutes, run on a treadmill, etc. The Zip doesn't track your sleep, but I wear mine anyway at night, and when I get up in the morning, for example, after only a few steps it already had logged 300+ calories burned, so yes, it estimates normal activity throughout the day. If at the end of the day you haven't logged enough steps, though, I believe it will adjust. yes it does. it assumes a certain amount of calories burned based on the profile you fill out, i.e. your age, height, weight, whether you are mostly sedentary (have a desk job, etc.), then will add to that amount if you do certain activities, which you can log -- riding a bike for 30 minutes, run on a treadmill, etc. The Zip doesn't track your sleep, but I wear mine anyway at night, and when I get up in the morning, for example, after only a few steps it already had logged 300+ calories burned, so yes, it estimates normal activity throughout the day. If at the end of the day you haven't... » Read More yes it does. it assumes a certain amount of calories burned based on the profile you fill out, i.e. your age, height, weight, whether you are mostly sedentary (have a desk job, etc.), then will add to that amount if you do certain activities, which you can log -- riding a bike for 30 minutes, run on a treadmill, etc. The Zip doesn't track your sleep, but I wear mine anyway at night, and when I get up in the morning, for example, after only a few steps it already had logged 300+ calories burned, so yes, it estimates normal activity throughout the day. If at the end of the day you haven't logged enough steps, though, I believe it will adjust. « Show Less