What do the results from the fitness test mean? How do I know whether there is improvement? Does the number go up or down?
940609
Sorry. I have not used that feature. I just do a daily workout for heart health
1647745
If You carefully read user manual, Your hands before test will be clean and warm results will be affordable. Over 1000 units was sold within Year and only 1 negative feedback received (dont want read user manual and ask questions how to perform test) You notice that leave positive feedback about product is very hard, forgot every time an so on...
605192
Yep. Once you have it set up via the fitbit site and it knows your height/weight, the Zip shows you the following by default: Time, number of steps, estimate of calories burned so far today, distance walked today, and a "smiley face" that depends on how many steps you have walked. The calories burned and your distance is based on your height and weight and are not overly accurate. Via the fitbit site, you can have your Zip display all or any of these values. Very convenient once it is set up the way you like (a one time setup is all it takes).
2274546
The readings on mine are pretty right on. You should bring it to your doctors office on your next visit and compare it to their reading right at that time.
1268737
I attach it a few inches above the back of my knee when cycling and it's able to measure something. I can't say how accurate the burned calories are but it seems like it's close (comparing what it says to myfitnesspal's moderate cycling--my pace--for 45 minutes gives about the same numbers).It would be helpful if someone with a heart rate monitor compared its calories burned with those burned using the BodyMedia on the leg. I'm betting they won't be identical but will be pretty close.
456674
I read that the method these scales use to measure % body fat (bioelectrical impedance analysis) is highly inaccurate. The best you can hope for is spotting trends over time (i.e. does % body fat decrease over a longer time period). The fact that you have to give the machine all kinds of parameters (height, age, fitness level etc) clearly shows that the machine is not measuring your body fat, but is using a mathematical algorithm to come up with an educated 'guess' what your % body fat might be.
1806942
If you mean that it indicated that your maximum heart rate during a workout was 215, occasionally you get a glitch like that. It doesn't mean anything
637126
I don't know. I bought a (independently written) book which discusses the method of exercise. I really like the machine and feel it helps me.
1896366
I don't think so. It has other charts but not that. I do like mine. I go to the gym. Since I move between exercises, a chart for me would be somewhat erratic. However, it does a good job of measuring my effort in three levels of intensity based on the percentage of maximum heart rate. At the end, I can see the maximum and average heart rate for the day. Good luck.
670105
I've only used it once on a treadmill and was pretty amazed at the results. It is important that you read and follow the instructions and set the correct stride in the pedometer before using it. In my experience, it is pretty accurate. Not only did the Omron HJ-112 tell me the total number of steps, it also computed how many "aerobic steps" I performed. I did not count each and every step while I walked on the treadmill, but the results are very similar to another pedometer I used to use when I went on 3 mile walks. I hope this helps.
47488
I have just started using the bike... and I find that if I just don't use any of the aerobic options and just stay steady with it at one, it's okay. I don't believe you can get the resistance any lower, but you can build up your strength using level 1 until ready to start using the workout aerobic trainers. I don't choose anything... when I get on the bike I just start to petal... and let it stay neutral like I'm on a level terrain track. I can only do 10 min at a time right now.
279252
It bases power on heart rate with an algorithm so calibrating it won't make it more accurateDo google searches for more info about how it figured out power what it assumes about the workout they estimate that it is within 15% of a real power meter but it can be +/-
28070
I've had consistent results one after another. Make sure the tiles (if any) are level, and maker sure you're putting your body weight the same way on your feet every time. Leaning forward or backward may change the result.
1679001
I beleive it does. You will need to enter your weight and age and height and resting heart rate and I beleive it determins it from those numbers. There is a wealth of info on their website to help. Customer service is fantastic. They also offer live chat. I hope this helps.
187555
You have to stand still for about five to seven seconds so the number 'locks' in. Movement of numbers is normal until it 'locks' in the weight. If it is not showing your weight in a reasonsble amount of time (within 10 seconds) then I would say it is probably not working correctly.
2065717
You need to be on the stair stepper to get results. It's very easy to use & really helps get your heart going & good exercise!! :-)
2060994
Hi, Disclaimer: I am not a professional in working out. I did some weight training and it calculated my calories burned. So, I guess it is good as well. Hope this helps!