How does it do with measuring bicycling activity? I love to ride, but typical pedometers don't give any accuracy in terms of activity measurement.
2013170
it is hard to imagine that this could be completely accurate on your bicycle, but it 'reads' your body during the night when you sleep, so perhaps you should call the manufacturer for their feelings. this is a great product that stands the outside raid or your inside shower,
2116174
I am very sorry to sound negative but this is a rubbish piece of kit. It is probably malfunctioning. It is not accurate, is badly made and I threw mine away. Treat yourself to a Tom Tom Sportwatch (multi sport model excellent). Or Boots sell two very good pedometers. Trev
1979648
I concur. I found that it under-counted by 25-35% during aerobic activity and by even more for casual steps (40-50%). I have had good success with Omron pedometers in the $7-$10 price range.
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I cannot answer regarding the fitbit, but in case you're interested, it is very inaccurate compared to an ordinary pedometer. My old pedometer matches up closely to the pedometer on my new ipod, and I take both with me when walking for comparison. The SP tracker is way behind. I've been a member of SP for years and love the site, but I was very disappointed in the tracker and am returning it. Hope this helps you.
1281000
Dear friend,When you open up the pedometer.The pedometer will work when you move.Thank you
418194
I love my Spark Tracker...but that's because I utilize the Spark People site. I just did a quick search there, and found many articles about spinning (it's NOT what I thought it was, and now I want to try it!) However, the tracker is designed to track your foot movement when you walk, march, jog, etc. it does not really able to track revolutions of your leg...so I don't think it would record that activity well. HOWEVER; one of thing that the site does is allow you to log in your activity, the duration and intensity, and it is able to give you points that you use to track your activity for the day. I know that's a round about answer but fitness is multi-faceted. I love my Spark Tracker...but that's because I utilize the Spark People site. I just did a quick search there, and found many articles about spinning (it's NOT what I thought it was, and now I want to try it!) However, the tracker is designed to track your foot movement when you walk, march, jog, etc. it does not really able to track revolutions of your leg...so I don't think it would record that activity well. HOWEVER; one of thing that the site does is allow you to log in your activity, the duration and intensity, and it is able to give you points that you use to track your activity for... » Read More I love my Spark Tracker...but that's because I utilize the Spark People site. I just did a quick search there, and found many articles about spinning (it's NOT what I thought it was, and now I want to try it!) However, the tracker is designed to track your foot movement when you walk, march, jog, etc. it does not really able to track revolutions of your leg...so I don't think it would record that activity well. HOWEVER; one of thing that the site does is allow you to log in your activity, the duration and intensity, and it is able to give you points that you use to track your activity for the day. I know that's a round about answer but fitness is multi-faceted. « Show Less
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Being a former fitbit owner, I love, love, love this over the fitbit. It has sensors on the back and will track movement better (not sure about cycling) but I walked/ran a 5k a few weeks ago and it broke down the minutes I walked versus ran and gave stats on the sync. It is very accurate on the heart rate as I just had an cardio stress test and compared this at the doctor's office and it was right on (within 1 digit). I highly recommend this device and the features online to create "habits" to keep you motivated are fun too. I only wish it had an alarm to buzz you to remind you to do your habit....but overall for the $ it beats the fitbit hands down. Being a former fitbit owner, I love, love, love this over the fitbit. It has sensors on the back and will track movement better (not sure about cycling) but I walked/ran a 5k a few weeks ago and it broke down the minutes I walked versus ran and gave stats on the sync. It is very accurate on the heart rate as I just had an cardio stress test and compared this at the doctor's office and it was right on (within 1 digit). I highly recommend this device and the features online to create "habits" to keep you motivated are fun too. I only wish it had an alarm to buzz you to remind you to... » Read More Being a former fitbit owner, I love, love, love this over the fitbit. It has sensors on the back and will track movement better (not sure about cycling) but I walked/ran a 5k a few weeks ago and it broke down the minutes I walked versus ran and gave stats on the sync. It is very accurate on the heart rate as I just had an cardio stress test and compared this at the doctor's office and it was right on (within 1 digit). I highly recommend this device and the features online to create "habits" to keep you motivated are fun too. I only wish it had an alarm to buzz you to remind you to do your habit....but overall for the $ it beats the fitbit hands down. « Show Less
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Yes, although you may have to "reclassify" what the activity actually is. Sometimes you need to reclassify -sometimes it reads my elliptical or stationary bike as a "walking event" instead of elliptical or cycling, but that may have something to do with the action of my foot.
1525595
Good Morning - I have had cheaper pedometers that counted bumps in the road, so far this one hasn't done that for me. Really appears to be accurate. I love it! - Kim
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I used the Bluetooth to connect for heart rate in cyclometer. It worked fine in the past. I just upgraded to cyclemeter elite a few minutes ago and I can't seem to get my heart rate to show up. I'll keep working on it and let u know.
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I'm a cyclist only and got the 910XT since the multi-page displays are both large & easily programmable. I mostly use the 910XT for cycling indoors at spin classes. However I have used the foot pod for walking indoors on the track. I have a bad knee and can't run at all. However I understand it works for running indoors also. Outside it uses the GPS - although I don't know how it would measure your stride - but it does work for speed & distance. I hope that helps.
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It isn't sophisticated. All it's measuring is your arm movement (or wherever you're wearing your Fitbit). You could walk or jog holding your arm still and it will think you aren't moving. Or you can shake your arm up and down and it will count it as steps. I did try and count my steps and check it for accuracy. For example, I was close to 6000 steps, then counted another 400. It came out pretty close to 6400, give or take 10 or 12. The trouble is, I'm not that great at walking and counting at the same time! (That's why I need something that does the counting.)
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I use it for the same reasons and after you calibrate the pod, it gives you a fairly accurate reading. I really like that it counts your cadence, it is a very good tool, especially for the treadmill. I hope this helps.
263343
I want to know if the GoWear takes into account Mental Workouts, or only physical? The brain requires sustenance too, and uses calories as well. Many times at work if I'm working on a complicated issue or doing intense mental work I will come up hungry as a result of the brain work. If the device only tracks physical movement as calories burned then it's just a dressed up pedometer. Not all activity is phsical.
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I have found mine to be very accurate, although sometimes it will be off usually about a quarter mile for a 10 miles ruen. I think it has more to do with the movement or adjustment of the satelites rather than the watch, since I have noticed on the peaks website that sometimes the course is really off and has me starting out in Lake Erie. There is not really much you can do about it and all brands pretty much use the same gps. If I am running a course for time, I always measure it by my bike or car for better accuracy. I did do a 10 mile race last fall and it showed 10.07 which was very good. Trees and turns or switchbacks can through it off as well. I have found mine to be very accurate, although sometimes it will be off usually about a quarter mile for a 10 miles ruen. I think it has more to do with the movement or adjustment of the satelites rather than the watch, since I have noticed on the peaks website that sometimes the course is really off and has me starting out in Lake Erie. There is not really much you can do about it and all brands pretty much use the same gps. If I am running a course for time, I always measure it by my bike or car for better accuracy. I did do a 10 mile race last fall and it showed 10.07 which was very... » Read More I have found mine to be very accurate, although sometimes it will be off usually about a quarter mile for a 10 miles ruen. I think it has more to do with the movement or adjustment of the satelites rather than the watch, since I have noticed on the peaks website that sometimes the course is really off and has me starting out in Lake Erie. There is not really much you can do about it and all brands pretty much use the same gps. If I am running a course for time, I always measure it by my bike or car for better accuracy. I did do a 10 mile race last fall and it showed 10.07 which was very good. Trees and turns or switchbacks can through it off as well. « Show Less
1314527
I had problems with mine so I returned my spark activity tracker. There are more trackers out there that work better and that are accurate. It was just a lot of trouble.
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Mine works on my elliptical and when I'm on my recumbent bike...I put the pedometer on my shoe and it measures half the "steps" since only one foot is "going" up and down.