Loving my new Vivoactive HR.
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Reliable, accurate, holds a charge for a long time.
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This is a nice upgrade to the regular&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Wahoo-TICKR-Heart-Rate-Monitor/dp/B00INQVYZ8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Wahoo TICKR Heart Rate Monitor</a>.  If you're interested in using an accelerometer to improve your stride, I would recommend that you give it a try.

Basically, this works the same as the regular TICKR - you snap each end of the HR monitor onto one end of the strap, and it tells your low energy bluetooth enabled phone (basically most of the newer high end iPhones and android phones) how fast your heart is beating.  You can use it with most non-Wahoo apps, like Runkeeper, or you can use Wahoo's fitness app.  As an HR monitor, it works great.

What do you get if you pay extra for the TICKR run?  An accelerometer, which can tell how you're moving.  As far as I know, none of the non-Wahoo apps are set up to use the accelerometer, but if you use Wahoo's app, it will give you a score showing how fluid your run is, and whether you're wasting energy moving too far up and down or side to side.  It also will do its best to use the accelerometer on a treadmill to guesstimate your distance.

I love that this unit is backward or cross compatible - the Wahoo app will update myfitnesspal or a dozen other apps, and the unit works great with everything from Digifit to the built-in monitor on my rowing machine.

I wouldn't recommend buying one of these if you already have a bluetooth HR monitor -- the cadence measure is interesting, but my guess is I'll end up using this with a non-Wahoo app once I'm happy with my cadence -- but if you're in the market for an bluetooth HR band and want the running data, then I'd happily recommend the Wahoo.
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Easily links up with Polar's H7 heart rate monitor. I love the activity bar and how the device shows me how much of different types of activity will get me to my goal.  Only problem I've had is not being able to see battery level without syncing to app or computer. But it does give a warning when battery is low or dead.
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I love the sms and phone calls notifications. I wanted a fitbit but I am so grateful I found this device before spending all that money.
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I really love this arm band HR monitor! I have used the chest strap before while trying to workout, and it is super uncomfortable and takes some work to get it to sync up. This armband syncs immediately. Someone reviewed that it's hard to turn on and off - i do not find that to be the case. You just press it to turn it on and then hold it down to turn it off. Battery life has not been a problem-- every few workouts i just plug it in next to my gym bag so that I don't forget it next time I head out.  I'm a pretty slim woman about 130ish and 5'8" and the small band just fits me. So if you are larger than me or have a large forearm make sure you get the next size up.  I am using the digifit app to sync with and count my workout calories and also linking digifit with my fitness pal to help count my net calories.  Everything seems to be syncing and working perfectly. Love it so far.  I would highly recommend if you do not want the bulk of an all-day fitness tracker.  If you want something that counts step and ALL activity then I would recommend the Fit Bit HR which has a heart rate monitor in it. The normal fit bits just guestimate calories burned and also don't give you "extra credit" for going up steps. When heart rate is involved, your calorie counting gets so much more accurate. Hope that helps!
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I really love my VivoSmart I think it's a great product and I would recommend it to anyone.
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I have been tinkering with my Garmin for a week and a half now and must say I LOVE IT.  Bit large on my teeny wrist, but overall the color is neat (I got the green one), the display is perfectly sized and I am becoming more proficient with using the touch bezel and checking my status while running or working out.  I used the HRM for the first time yesterday and had to tuck it under my sports bra.  I will probably have to consider looking for a smaller size (XS) because the small strap is still a little loose and moves around under my sports bra.  I didn't notice any chafing after my 5 mile run, so I was pretty happy about that.  I liked being able to check my HR, then scroll back to where I was in terms of ahead or behind my digital trainer, and then return to the main screen to see my pace, distance and time.

Really looking forward to using this in the half marathon I will be running in.. last year I had to jog past people and ask what the time was and figure my speed as I went.  Now I'll be more than prepared!  Highly recommend this product!!
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Just got it; love it. Total cost w S&H for about $40.00. Directions are easy...even for me. (I fear most gizmo/gadgets other than those having anything to do with cooking...love my Foreman grill, pressure cooker,food processors, etc...)I had this HR puppy tracking my BPM in less than 15 minutes from delivery. The Watch is extremely comfortable/hardly know you are wearing it. The face numbers are easy to read, chest monitor transmitr is lightweight/barely noticible...I did a 50 min workout...no problem. Just two buttons...on/off and Start. Excellent for the price. I saw one similiar for $110.00 in a sports shop...glad I ordered this one.
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I love my Garmin vivofit with HRM! I track steps all day, but I LOVE that I can strap on my heart rate monitor and get an accurate calorie burn when I'm working out. I use My Fitness Pal to track food & exercise, and the Garmin syncs with MFP in an instant.
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I am so happy with the Vivofit. I had not one, but two Fitbit Flex and they both died on me! The Fitbit folks did send me a second one for free, but it had the same problems as the first one: wouldn't sync and wouldn't hold a charge.
The Vivofit is a dream! Holds a charge for a year (we'll see) and syncs without any problems. I ran four miles on the treadmill today and it logged every step. I also like the red bar that reminds you to get up and move. I got the purple and love the color.
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I just got my fitness tracker in the mail yesterday and started using it right away. It's awesome I love how it tracks your sleep.
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The pink band is so pretty I have been wanting this fitness heart monitor and tracker I like it counts your steps,calories and distance I already own the polar M400 with GPS that one is more for running and cycling and it's nice for walking outside and tracking your route and miles you walked.but I seen this one right after I got the M400 and thought oh man the A300 is just perfect for me .so my two kids gave me gift cards for mothers day to get this watch love it can't wait to be able to use it Thanks kids for helping me get this one. oh and I used amazon prime and got this in two day it came fast Thanks HDO for having the color I wanted and plus I got the other 2 colored wristbands to switch out to fit my mood hee hee
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My previous watch was a Fitbit Charge 2. I really like the vivoactive HR but the indoor display brightness is much lower than the Fitbit. Outdoors the display is fine. Day 3 and the Garmin is still above 80% charge. I'm still getting used to all the features. I disabled all the activities except for walking. I like to go hiking in the hills and the Fitbit does not have GPS. I am a big guy 6'6" 280 lbs and the x-large band easily fits and is comfortable 24x7. Not sure why but the elevation on my first walk around town (maybe 50' above sea level) was registered as 520 feet. Maybe the GPS data is still downloading. I still keep my Fitbit on my right wrist. I would buy the watch again.
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Had a Garmin vivofit for over a year. Just replaced it with a vivosmart HR and I love it. I had connection issues with my old vivofit, had to reboot my phone so I could connect. No issues connecting with the vivosmart. Phone connects up and stays connected as long as I'm in range (same room). I have an LG phone with Android 5.0.1. Notifications are instant (phone calls, text, FB, etc.) and I love that it shows the weather with a simple swipe. Bought it refurbished on Amazon for only $60, brand new costs $140. It looks and feels brand new, can't even tell that it was refurbed. Great tracker at a bargain price!!!
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I have had this fitness tracker/ HR monitor for 2 weeks now. I absolutely love it! I spent months trying to figure out which fitness tracker would fit all my needs and this one seemed to fit what I was looking for. I had the first generation fitbit and that was the only other tracker I have had. I was not a fan of that one with no screen, no HR, pretty much nothing. I know they have expanded their selection as well, but their band with the HR monitor wasn't the style I was looking for and looked too chunky/ big for my wrists.

At first, I was very hesitant that this wouldn't fit my wrists. I have very small wrists, but with the "small" sized band it fits perfectly and I still have plenty of room to make it even smaller if needed. I also like that this band was adjustable. I wear it looser throughout the day, but during workouts I like to tighten the band to get a good HR read. As for the HR, seems to be really accurate and at the end of the work out it displays the percentages spent in HR range.

As for the steps take, I'm pretty sure it is nowhere near accurate, but it gives me a good idea about how much I have moved from day to day. I like that it has the various options for workouts. I like that it syncs with my phone and gives me smart notifications.

One thing I can't comment on is the sleep tracker. Personally I don't like wearing it at night, so I don't use it to track sleep. Only activity throughout the day.

All in all, I am very happy with the look, fit and function of this tracker. I would recommend to most.
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Seldom write reviews but I have to do so for the new Garmin 735. This is my third Garmin Watch (610 and 620 previously) and I am so impressed with the new features and capabilities. Embed HRM is pretty accurate and every connects so well.
Battery is great with little need to recharge throughout the week even when you use the GPS. Absolutely worth upgrading to it.
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I love it! I got a refurbished vivofit for a cheaper cost and it works great! It's user friendly and syncs easily to my phone.