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Tom
The two devices, One and Zip, are similar, but differ in their price and features.
Features:
- Tracks steps taken
- Tracks calories burned
- Tracks distance traveled
- Tracks stairs climbed fitbit One ONLY
- Tracks hours slept fitbit One ONLY
- Tracks quality of sleep fitbit One ONLY
The Zip comes with the USB Bluetooth dongle and a clip to hold the device.
For this review I?ll focus on the One.� The Zip is an ?entry-level? version that uses the same web-based application to track your progress.
After charging up the One for a couple of hours, the next step was to go online and get a free fitbit account.� Here?s where you?ll activate your device and keep track of data that?s been collected by the One.� Activation is a simple process of plugging the supplied dongle into your computer and waiting for the activate web application to recognize your One.� A number will pop up on the One?s small screen, which is entered on the web and you?re good to go.� From then on, whenever the device is within about 20 feet of the dongle, the on-board data will be downloaded to the web application.� Not to worry if you?re out of range for a while, as up to 7 days of readings can be stored on the device before it must be uploaded.
Now we?re ready to go collect some data.� I inserted the One into the clip holder and snapped it into the change pocket of my jeans.� It is suggested that the device be attached close to your body.
When setting up your account, you?ll be asked your age and other details.� From that input several assumptions will be made about how many calories you burn, and goals will be set based upon how much you want to weigh.� All the parameters can be overridden manually, so if you wish to lose weight at a faster rate you could set a lower calorie intake per day.
There?s a wealth of information provided on the web site.� Of course, it?s dependent upon the user to input some of the data.� Obviously if you?re going to track your weight, you need to weigh yourself and put the numbers in. Personally, I purchased the Aria WiFi scale from fitbit, which dumps�information directly into the web page.
Yes, it?s tedious to keep track of everything you eat, but that?s the only way I can ensure that I burn more calories than I take in.� The fitbit web app provides the tools to make it as painless as possible.� There is an extensive database of common food items with their nutrition data, and if you can?t find it, you can create your own food item.� I watch my food plan, and if I go over the allocated calories for the day, I head down to the basement and spend some time on the treadmill until I?m calorie-negative for the day.
If you?re on a budget or don?t care about tracking your sleep or how many floors you climb, the fitbit Zip would be the choice.� The device features will still help you to improve your health by keeping track of your activity.
There are a lot more activities that can be input into the web application, and I encourage you to take a look.� I find the web application a great helper for motivation to maintain a healthier lifestyle.� Now, every time I pass the cookie jar, I think twice and check my calorie count before grabbing one.
If you?re serious about maintaining a healthy lifestyle or are looking to lose some weight, you can?t go wrong getting a fitbit tracker.� Although it can?t make you lose weight, it can provide the discipline to do so.� I like the One device because of the sleep tracking, but the Zip can also help you reach your goal.
Product Information
| Price: | fitbit One $99.95, fitbit Zip $59.95 |
| Manufacturer: | fitbit |
| Retailer: | Amazon.com |
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