Hi Friends!
Last week, I was contacted by the wonderful folks at Fitbit to see if I’d be interested in reviewing their newest model, the Fitbit Force. If you’ve been reading this blog for a while now, you may recall that I used to have a Fitbit Ultra and I LOVED it. I even wrote a whole post about how much I loved it after I got it for my birthday (Should I Get A Fitbit?). Unfortunately, it went through the wash a while ago so I’ve been without one for some time.
So, of course I jumped at the chance to check out this newest version.
Like I said, I was sent the Fitbit Force, but they have several other models as well. Here are a few of them:
I’ve been wearing the Force for about a week now and so far I am LOVING it.
Here’s what I like about it:
- It’s comfortable. I was a little nervous going from a clip-on to a wrist model…but one of the downsides of the clipon is that I was always forgetting to swich it when I changed clothes. The Force is a wrist band model and it’s pretty much just like wearing a watch. It’s easy to get on and off and adjustable to fit the size of your wrist (not a fixed size like some other brands).
- The display. First of all, it tells the time, so it is, effectively, a watch. This makes it beneficial not only as a pedometer but also to tell time. You can scroll through all of the things it tracks right there on your wrist so just by pressing a button a few times I can see the time, how many steps I’ve taken, how many miles I’ve traveled, how many flights of stairs I’ve climbed, etc.
- Easy to use. It only took me about 10 minutes to set it up once I received it. You can view your stats on the computer, on the Force itself, or you can download the app for your phone.
- Wireless synching. It wirelessly syncs to your computer and smartphone using bluetooth, so you don’t have to plug it in except to charge it.
- Long battery life. I’ve been using it for 5 days and still have half battery life.
- Alarms. You can set silent alarms and it will buzz and vibrate when they go off. I have one set every hour during the workday to remind me to get up and move more throughout the day. You can set them to repeat on certain days, so I have mine set M-F but not on the weekends. Another option would be to use this as your morning alarm so you don’t bother anyone else with a loud alarm clock!
- Sleep tracker. Sometimes I forget to use this one, but I do think it’s interesting. It tracks how often you wake up during the night and how many times you’re restless. Neat to see.
- Motivation. For me, just simply wearing a pedometer motivates me to move more. This came at the perfect time since I’ve found myself sitting way more than I should lately.
Other features:
- Calorie burn tracker – I personally don’t pay attention to this feature. The only time I would really want to know how many calories I’ve burned is during a workout and I think a heart rate monitor is a more accurate way to get that information. However, I do think it’s a good reminder that our bodies do burn a crazy number of calories every day just while doing everyday things like breathing, walking, LIVING…so it’s important to fuel your body properly and not starve yourself! (That’s my inner RD coming out!)
- Food & Drink intake tracker. You can log your intake and exercise, journal how you’re feeling, track your weight, etc.
- Connect with friends. If you know other people with a Fitbit, you can become friends and encourage each other!
- Synch with other apps– You can synch your Fitbit to other apps you use like My Fitness Pal, Lose It, Spark People, Map My Run and more!
So now let’s get a visual shall we?
Here’s what it looks like on my wrist. The display only lights up when you press the button, otherwise it’s solid black:
Here’s what you see on your dashboard when you log in on the computer:
If you want to see more details about certain things, like sleep, you can find that info (yes, I know I need to get more sleep):
Some nights I sleep straight through, some nights I wake up more often:
If you are tracking your food, you can input that info via your computer or phone:
I don’t use this feature, but it looks similar to other food tracking apps:
The app on your phone is also super easy to use and shows you all the same data as the computer dashboard. I’m still using all the default exercise goals but you can customize your daily goals for steps, miles, calories, active minutes and floors climbed.
Overall, I love the Fitbit Force. I had trouble coming up with any downsides, but here are a few minor ones: :
- It’s not ugly, but it’s also not super stylish. This doesn’t matter to me, but it might bother some people. So far it only comes in black and blue.
- It’s pretty thin…but it could always be a little bit thinner.
- It’s water-resistant, so I wear it to workout but take it off before showering. It would be awesome if it were waterproof.
- There are some downsides of a wrist-based tracker vs. a clipon as far as counting steps during activities where you don’t move your arms a lot, etc…Fitbit does a good job of answering these FAQs here. Overall, I feel like the Fitbit Force is fairly accurate. I use it with the understanding that it’s not going to be 100% perfect…but it does a good job of giving me a idea of how much i’m moving throughout the day and encouraging me to move more than I do when I’m not wearing it! *Remember you can also measure your stride length and update that in the settings to make your tracker more accurate for you.
Other tidbits:
- I am right-handed, but I wear the Fitbit on my right (dominant) hand instead of my non-dominant hand like most people. Fitbit takes this into consideration and makes it very clear that if you do this, you should update your settings so it knows that.
- I love the adjustable sizing. When I’m working out, I just move it one notch looser so I can slide it up a little higher on my forearm and that way I can still wear my wrist wraps at crossfit.
- Fitbit keeps things fun by giving you badges when you hit certain milestones, allowing you to challenge your friends and sending you alerts for extra motivation!
So, now that I’m done raving about my new gadget, how would you guys like one of your own?!
Enter the rafflecopter giveaway below for a chance to win a Fitbit Force! *US Residents only, Giveaway ends 12/23/13 at 11:59pm EST.*
Enjoy!
–Lindsay–
*I was sent the Fitbit Force free of charge. All thoughts & opinions are 100% my own.*
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Do you have to push a button when you wake up? Is it comfortable to sleep in?
My husband got a pedometer for a contest at work and I wore it one day so we could have our own little contest at home. It definitely made me move more!
I have never used a pedometer before. One of my goals this year originally was to buy myself a fitbit zip. Sadly, that never happened due to too many other things coming up. I don’t have a data plan for my phone(nor do I really want one) so it’s good to know this model allows you to read and place data into an actual computer. My weight has crept up over the past year and it would be interesting to see if adding a step challenge to my other goal(Zumba twice weekly) would be helpful.
I have never used a pedometer but I have been thinking about getting a fitbit or jawbone up or something along those lines. It would be neat to track sleeping and walking for sure
I have had the ultra and the basic model fitbit and loved them both!
A fit it would be amazing
I’ve never used a pedometor but I take public transportation and end up walking a LOT as a result so I’d love to see that validated somehow and encourage me to move just as much on weekends.
this sounds awesome!
I have never used one but I think if i did, it would make me move more since I tend to be competitive with myself!
Wow. This looks cool! I have a heart rate monitor watch but this seems like it can do more things. =)
I had a fitbit but it fell off my belt and i lost it. I loved it, mine had a little flower that grew when you were more active and I had co workers asking how tall my flower was at random times during the day.
I have the One and have been wanting to upgrade to the band. Like you, I use it as a gauge rather than an actual science. It’s motivation to keep moving when you have a desk job!
I normally use a Garmin when I’m out running, but it’d be nice to have something for activities other than my regular run, as well as being able to track sleep patterns. Anyone have any idea how well the sleep tracking portion handles multiple people in bed? There’s my wife, but we also have two kids (6 and 1.5), so I wonder how well it would contend with a toddler flopping around next to you (those of you with kids know what I mean).
yes i’ve used a pedometer- it definitely made me more mindful of staying active throughout the day!
I’ve used a pedometer and currently have a Nike FuelBand, which I love … but I think the FitBit tracks more stuff.
I keep hearing about these and am so interested! I’ve never used a pedometer, but the fitbit sounds much better than a ped!
Been researching fitbit vs jawbone and would LOVE a fitbit!!
I have never used a pedometer before but I can see from your review that this gadget might help me be more mindful of my activity levels throughout the day and adjust my eating and fitness accordingly.
I used a pedometer once for a class and I found out it did make me move more when I had a goal, and knew how many more steps I needed to get there…even if it was just walking around more to do small tasks whether at the house or around campus!
A pedometer can definitely motivate you to get in those extra steps. It is a great way to truly become aware of how much you are getting up and moving around.
hi, looks good! How accurate would you say the calorie burn is?
yes, i love using something that tells me my daily steps.
I’ve tried using sleep tracking apps on my phone before and have never been happy with them. I’d love to have more insight into my habits more than just “I’m a 85 year old trapped in a 29 year old’s body and think 9:00 everyday is a perfectly acceptable bedtime.”
Yes, I used a pedometer for a while but it got a bit cumbersome. I definitely felt more compelled to get up and move around when I wore it though!
I used a pedometer at work once, just out of curiosity (I’m a teacher) – I ended up walking over 7 miles during my work hours! I’d be really curious to see how that looks day-to-day.
I have been debating a fitbit for so long. I would love to eventually try one out. I had a pedometer a while back but nothing as cool as this. I really want to monitor my sleep habits because I know I wake up so regularly.
I’ve tried pedometers, but I never feel like they are very accurate.
I like had a fitbit ultra too. And I LOVED it till it suffered the same fate of death by washing machine. It totally motivated and me and keep me active. I never used it for the sleeping aspect which I wish I had. I know I need to working on sleeping better.
I’ve been contemplating getting a fitness tracker like this for a while. I love the idea of tracking steps & I’m very interested in tracking my sleep – I feel like I’m up 1/2 the night most days 🙂
I have never used a pedometer but I have always wanted to try one out! I think they can be an effective way of keeping weight in check.
No, but I really want to! I’m so curious to see if I get my 10,000 steps a day being a fourth grade teacher!
I haven’t used a pedometer since my Pikachu tamagotchi pet that had a pedometer on it because you used steps to earn points to buy your pet food and presents 😛 I’d LOVE to use the fitbit, though! I’m curious as to how many steps I take a day due to the fact that I work in an environment where I stand for 9+ hours every single day.
I actually wear a pedometer almost every day for work! We do the wellness program Virgin Health Miles where you sync your pedometer daily to track steps, activity and earn points for extra vacation days!
I have always been so curious about the fitbit, it would be so neat to give it a try!
I am really wanting one of these type gadgets for when I start school since I will be sitting so much more!
The only pedometer I’ve owned was a cheap one that didn’t work well. I’ve wanted to try a Fitbit!
I had the Ultra but ran into the same problem…I always forgot to take it off and it ran through the wash. Whomp Whomp.
Hmm, I am intrigued by these. I do use my HRM monitor for workouts but it might be nice to see how my calorie burn works out each day at non workout times
I have used a pedometer on my phone before! However, I’m not sure how accurate it is. Would love to try the FitBit.
My ultra went through the washer and dryer on 4 separate occasions before it finally bit the dust. It was a sad day, indeed.
I’ve never used a pedometer, but I’ve thought about it! I think it would be very motivating to really see my activity during the day and push myself to make sure I was doing as much as the previous day!
What a helpful review! I’ve been looking for a good activity tracker and the Force may be it – thank you!
I have tortoises a pedometer but I would love to try one!
I never used a pedometer, but I did have something called a “bodybugg” which was similar to the idea of the fitbit. And YES it helped me move more- I was excited to reach certain goals of steps taken, etc. and it made me more aware of being active
I’ve never used a pedometer, but I bet I would be encouraged to walk more if I did!
Cool to know it has an alarm — that’s what I love about my UP.
I have not used a pedometer but I have been looking into getting one or a heart rate monitor as something to keep me motivated especially in the winter!
Ihave never used a pedometer ! I think it might be useful 🙂
I’ve never used a pedometer but I definitely think it would help me move more! I’ve been in a bit of a rut lately so I think starting to wear something like this would be useful.
I’ve never had a pedometer but I feel that something like this could really get my moving during the day since my job is so sedentary!
Thanks for the review. It was great and now I’m sold that I need one!
I had a pedometer at the job I worked at in college… we did it as a whole company and gave initiatives for individuals as they walked so many steps. It was a great way to promote healthy living 🙂
I have wanted one for a long time!
I have never used a pedometer before but i’m sure it would motivate me to get up and move more.
I never have used a pedometer but have been wanting a Fitbit for awhile now!!!
Ahhh I wish I could enter! I definitely have an activity tracker on my wish list this year 😉
I have used a pedometer before and it did help me to remember to get up from my desk every 15 minutes or so and take a “lap”. I would LOVE to try a Fitbit and have been looking at them forever, just have not bitten the bullet to buy one!
My work does a Walktober event every year where we all get pedometers. I find that I start moving so much more and its great.
Yes, the pedometer helped me walk my dogs a bit further!
I’ve used a pedometer to track steps and was motivate to get 10,000 a day plus whatever I got through exercise. I would love something that more accurately tracks both! And super curious about my sleep patterns.
I’ve been reading up on these and they sound great. I’d love to try!
I have used one and it definitely helps me stay more accountable! It’s like a competition with myself!
I have the original fit bit clip on so this would be awesome to win!!
I have never consistently used a pedometer so I would LOVE to win this to try it out and see how many steps I get in a day! I’d like to think I get 10,000 but you never know! It would definitely be good to check in and gage where I am at!
I have tried pedometers on my phone, but not the best experiences. Great giveaway!
I haven’t used a pedometer before, but I would really like to try the fitbit! It looks awesome!
I would LOVE a fit bit- I’ve been eyeing them for a while now. I used a pedometer app for a while and it helped me move more for sure!
I have a FitBit Flex and LOVE IT, but I really wanted to upgrade to the newest one–especially because of the steps and watch feature. You convinced me that I should.
I currently have the flex and I love it. I have thought about upgrading. Thanks for the review.
I used that FitBit one before and liked it but I think I would prefer a bracelet type one more!
I work 12+ hour shifts as a nurse and I love seeing how far I walk while running around all day at the hospital. LOVE the motivation!!
I have been wanting a fitbit for awhile now. I have been trying to save up with how expensive they are.
I do use a pedometer and it does motivate me to move more. The days I don’t get in an extra walk or run are clearly below what movement I should get for the day.
I had one of the earlier FitBit models and loved it – definitely motivating!
We are such a Fitbit family! I have the one, as does my 14-year old. My 18 year old has the Flex and I just got a Zip for hubby (he’s not converted yet). Both my parents have a One, and a couple brothers and their wives. It’s a fun family competition to see who has the most steps.
Fitbit also connects with so many other apps out there. I use MFP for food tracking, and the two sites sync together. I’ve also linked my Fitbit to many of the “reward” sites (Everymove, Earndit, Walgreen’s Rewards). I’m a huge Fitbit fan and have been wearing one for years.
I try to use a pedometer everyday as it’s one of our programs at work for “healthier living” & it’s a great reminder to move more each day. I’ve heard amazing things about the FitBit, but haven’t gone out to actually buy one yet. What a great review and product!! Thanks for sharing all these great details; it definitely makes me want one even more, now!
I haven’t used one before, but would love one to motivate me!
I have used one and I definitely think it makes you more aware of your activity!
I’ve never worn a pedometer but I’ve often thought about trying one.
I have never used a pedometer before but have always been curious to see how much I walk throughout the day. Probably not much!
The sleep feature is what is going to sell me on this product. I am the worst sleeper and im curious to see how many times I wake up throughout the night and how much of the time I am in bed I am actually sleeping!
Yes, I love wearing something that keeps me accountable! I used to have a BodyBugg and it really helped me increase my activity outside of my workouts!
I have used a pedometer on my phone! I love to use it when I am traveling.
I’ve never tried a pedometer and would love to try the fitbit!
I’ve only used HR monitors in the past but the Force caught my eye recently. Thanks for the detailed review!
I have never used a pedometer, but my mom has and I know it definitely helped her move more throughout the day. I would LOVE to try this out. How cool that it counts your number of floors, too! 🙂
This is a great review! I felt like you were honest and informative (: I’ve been looking into a variety of watches / wrist bands but this one is new to me!
I have never used a pedometer but I think that it would definitely motivate me to be more active throughout the day!
I’ve never used a pedometer before but I do have a polar heart rate watch. However, I’d love to try out the fitbit, especially for distance!
I am so happy you reviewed this!! I am thinking of getting a fitbit! I loved what you had to say. I think if we all had a more accurate calculation of our physical activity in our day we would be more aware and wiser of the choices we make. I know I am but I’d love to be more aware! Thanks!!
I use a fitbit now and love it…but I’d love to give one to my mom!
I’ve used a pedometer before, doesn’t really change what I do too much but it is fun to keep track of things like steps
I bought one of these for my wife for Christmas. I’ll see how she likes it compared to the clip on pedometer she has been using.
I’ve never used a pedometer before but I really want one of these! I’ve only heard great things about fitbit
I’ve used a pedometer before .. I like having a goal to try and get 10,000 steps a day .. unfortunately I lost the pedometer because it was one of those clip on the pants ones.. fell right off!
Great review, I hadn’t considered getting one of these, but now I’m interested 🙂
I have not used a pedometer & keep trying to win one of these things but have not yet! 🙂 Great review!
My dad uses a pedometer, so I’d love to give this to him.
I have a fit bit and LOVE it!
I have never used a pedometer, but am looking for something to challenge and remind me to keep moving throughout the day. I have a desk job and need some reminding to get up and move around every so often!
This product looks awesome!!
Just bought my boyfriend the Jawbone UP24 for Christmas…now I’m regretting that decision! Fitbit looks awesome.
These gadgets are amazing – I’d be so interested to use this to check my sleep patterns – think it would be a great motivator to get me to get more sleep!
I’ve never used a pedometer bc Im always training for a race so I have an idea of how many steps. I am sidelined now so it would be interesting to see how far I walk during the day now.
What a great giveaway! I used to wear a pedometer, and it was constantly falling off or not tracking steps accurately. This seems like a major step up.
I have never used a pedometer before, but have always been interested in using one! What a great giveaway. Thanks!!
I wore a pedometer for a work healthy event but it wasn’t accurate and I didn’t like having it pinned on to my clothes.
I used to have a pedometer but this seems so much better! I did like having one, it was fun to keep track of my movement.
This looks awesome! I especially love the sleep tracking.
Thank you for sharing this information with us. I have been wanting to buy one for myself but now I don’t know why I have not yet!
I have been debating whether or not I should buy a Fit Bit and your review has me sold! I love the daily breakdowns, such great information to know. I am also really interested in the sleep cycles because I feel like I wake up a lot at night and it would be so cool to see and track that!
I have used a pedometer in the past and believe it’s great motivation. I loved wearing it at work especially because it pushed me to get up and move, even though I am on my feet all day.
This is a wonderful giveaway!
Yes! But they were always annoying to clip on, same as you!
What a great technology to have! So functional. I am currently using my phone as my pedometer. It helps give me the motivation I need to walk and not stay sitting down all the time. It also serves as an accountability system.
I have not used a pedometer. I would love to try this Fitbit. I like that it is able to do so many things to keep me motivated to move throughout the day and to eat healthy meals and snacks.
I just started using a free pedometer app on my phone and love trying to beat my step count from the previous day. I’ve wanted a Fitbit for months, though!
I used a pedometer long ago; I do think that it motivated me to walk a little further than i would have without it; I would so love to have a fitbit; I can’t believe it actually monitors sleep patterns; I think this is what I like most about it as I would love to know more about my quality of sleep; I have a feeling it is poor.
I need one of these! I had a Nike fuel band when they first came out but had many issues with the accuracy and limitations of it so I returned it. I have since been hoping to find a wrist band. It sounds like the fitbit force has solved the limitations problem AND the accuracy issues I had with other bands and is exactly what I need!
Is this something you could use for runs? Looks like something I would love!
I would love to have one!! It sounds awesome!
I’ve been wanting to try Fitbit for a while now! Most interested in how many steps I take during the work week and sleep patterns!
I haven’t but my sister has when she’s walking. I think it helps more as a motivator than anything else!
I’ve used the basic fitbit before and I enjoyed the pedometer aspect. I would like to try all the features of the FitBit Force. Seems awesome!
I have been looking at these forever and would LOVE to have one. I just haven’t taken the plunge. I would love to track sleep along with all the other things!
What an awesome product! I currently dont use a pedometer but I would love one!
I received a free pedometer years ago at a local event, but never used it. I’ve been eyeing FitBit for about a year. Right now I log my workouts on Map My Run, but I Ithink the fitbit features would motivate me more.
I’ve been eyeing them forever but haven’t taken the plunge! I’m going to be just getting back to my workout routine in a few weeks after taking time off to recover from major surgery, and the badges and tracking would be a great motivator to keep me going.
I use one I got through work!
I’ve never used a pedometer before, but I’m in the field of medical research and get so excited by data like this. Would LOVE fitbit.. great giveaway!
I’ve never used a pedometer, but I do use a heart rate monitor while working out. I’ve been wanting something like this for a while, but haven’t pulled the trigger!
I used a pedometer a long time ago; a really old school pedometer that you hooked on to your belt buckle. I hardly saw it on me so I would forget that I had it on. At the end of the day, when I did see how many steps I took, I would make a goal to walk more the next day; it was rather motivating. I just love the sleep monitoring aspect of that Fitbit; that’s amazing!
I never used anything like this, but I would love to be able to see everything especially my sleep schedule. I always feel like I get terrible sleep so it would be interesting to see how much I truly get on the day to day.
I have been very interested in trying out the Fitbit products to track my activity, especially with working in a hospital where I walk a ton! Thanks for the opportunity and I love your review of the product!
I have used a pedometer before and really love keeping track of my movements, but I never liked how bulky it looked with clothing covering it. So I would love a FitBit to wear on my wrist and keep track of my fitness that way!
I’d love one of these, especially for getting back into shape post-partum! I love that it tracks so many different elements of wellness and the badges too.
Many years ago I used a pedometer that was attached on the pants/belt buckle. I’ve moved on to more running than walking but think this would be awesome for all it’s various tracking abilities and to encourage more movement.
I’ve never used a pedometer but I’d be interested to see what it has to say!
I’ve never used one of these, but I would absolutely love it!
I have the Fitbit Flex & love it! It really helps me stay active & goal focused. I’ve been eyeing the Force, so I’d love to win!
I used to have a clip on fitbit but it broke. 🙁 This one would be both a replacement AND an upgrade!
I did used to wear a pedometer throughout the day before it broke. It really did help me to move more!
I’ve never used a pedometer, but I wore an accelerometer for a pilot test of a physical activity study at my graduate school. It definitely makes you more aware of your activity and you try to stand up and move more!
A pedomoter would hold me accountable & I need to be held accoutable!
Wow, the Fitbit Force looks so cool!
This looks REALLY cool!!! I especially like the sleep information….!!
I’ve never had one of these but I have to admit I’ve been curious about them for awhile!
I have a Fitbit Zip right now and it definitely makes me want to get more steps in. I’d love to try a Force. I had an Up band before and ended up having to replace it and ultimately return the replacement all within 2 months, so I’ve been hesitant to get another wrist monitor. The review sounds great!
I’ve been coveting a FitBit for a while now. Fingers crossed I’ll get lucky & win your giveaway 🙂
I’ve been eyeing these lately and really want one!
I used to use a pedometer, it was a cheap clip on from walmart. However mine fell in the sink at work and never recovered. I would love a chance to try this one out!! Looks really cool!
This looks so awesome! I have been looking for a great device like this & I love the Polar FT4 watch, but this does so much more and has more features. Thanks for showing how it works and giving your feedback.
I’ve never used a pedometer, but would welcome the chance to try!! Thanks for the giveaway!
I’ve never worn a pedometer but I would think it would make me more mindful of my exercise and eating throughout the day! It would also be cool to try out the silent alarms!!
I have used them in the past. I have a very active job, and I was actually underestimating how much walking I did in a typical day!
I have only used a pedometer a few times and every time I use one I love it! I have struggled to find a really good pedometer and I’m hoping that the FitBit Force is that pedometer for me!
I have always wanted to try a pedometer… I walk 1.5 miles to work, 5 days a week (and sometimes I make the return walk, too… although usually I carpool home!) and I have always wondered how exactly it is affecting my body. The sleep feature is really interesting, too… how does it know when you are awake vs. asleep? And are the wireless signals always on, or just when you are syncing with the computer? Regardless, I’ve been hearing a LOT about FitBit, and I really want to try it out.
I have always wanted to try a pedometer… I walk 1.5 miles to work, 5 days a week (and sometimes I make the return walk, too… although usually I carpool home!) and I have always wondered how exactly it is affecting my body.
I have used a pedometer before and loved it! Definitely helped me move more. I would love a fitbit to better track my daily activities!
I’ve been thinking a lot about getting one of these – thanks for the awesome review. I’d love to win one!
I have used a pedometor for a work contest. I use my garmin when running. The fitbit force seems awesome.
I am so impressed with your review and this product! I had no idea what all it had to offer. I do have a pedometer that clips on my waist band, but mainly use my heart rate monitor as a fitness tool. Winning a FitBit would be amazing!
I have used the BodyMedia armband to track my activity and sleep over the last year. It’s not pretty, the arm strap has gotten smelly and it’s time for an upgrade!
have the fitbit zip would love to upgrade
My husband and I got cheapo pedometers in a goodie bag at a health event and we would compete to see who was more active during the day. 🙂 It’s definitely a great motivator to get you moving! I would LOVE a fitbit!
I wear my pedometer everyday to work! I’m on my feet all day at work but I was curious to see how much I actually do!
I have the FitBit One and I love it! It really makes me push myself to make my goals.
I used to wear a pedometer and need to get back into doing that. It did help me feel motivated to get at least 10,000 steps a day.
Was thinking of asking for one of these for Christmas!
I’ve never tried it before but my friend loves it and it looks neat!
Ahh Ive wanted one of these for forever now!!
I tried downloading the app on my phone once but it didn’t seem to read my walking very well. What was really cool though is my friend has a nike fuel band and we traveled to greece this summer together and it was so cool to see how much walking we were doing every day!
I’ve used pedometers before and they always help remind me to move a little more. I have a M-F 8-5 desk job and it did make a huge difference, but I’d end up giving up when I lost it or forget to attach it (since they’ve only ever been clip-ons). I’ve been looking at the fitbits for a while and they seem wonderful!
I’ve gotten small, cheap pedometers at health events before, but they were never accurate. I’d love a device that’s more accurate as I truly think that’d help push me!
I use to wear a pedometer until I lost it 🙁 Sure wish I could find it – might be time to just buy a new one. I think I took more steps when I wore it – trying to beat the day before!
I did wear a pedometer once for about a month. It absolutely helped me realize how much I sit at work and forced me to be more active at night. I didn’t like the clicking noise it made though so I stopped wearing it.
I have always been interested in the Fitbits versus the Nike and Jawbone products. This one seems the best-reviewed but I’d love to try it for myself!
never have used a daily pedometer- have used map my run/walk to track that around campus and activity. I wear my watch every day so the fact that my watch could now serve greater purposes that just the time/stopwatch would be AWESOME!
I’ve been eyeing the fitbit and some of its competitors so your recap is SUPER helpful!
I keep meaning to get one because I feel like Im too sedentary at work but I dont have one yet.
I have a pedometer, but sometimes it is awkward or uncomfortable to wear. It definitely motivates me to reach a certain number of steps or a certain number of miles. You sometimes need to make an extra effort to reach 10,000 steps when you have a desk job. The fitbit seems awesome!
I’ve always wanted to try this! I’d lie to win!!
Always thought about getting one, but so far I am using a heart rate monitor when working out. The sleep monitoring would be really something I’d like to try out.
Never used one but would welcome the opportunity!
I have been looking at these a lot lately! I’ve worn a pedometer but nothing this fancy!!
Wow! that sleep tracker would be awesome!
I have used a pedometer before but it was a pretty cheap model so it worked but not that great. I definitely made myself move more at work so at least it’s motivation!
I have one on my phone but as my phone is off during the work day I never get an accurate count of what my activity level is. I think it would be so motivating to have a constant reminder to move!
I love seeing what you think of this new tool.
I have used a pedometer before and was very surprised how lazy I was!!! Also, I’m curious how many times I wake up during the night because I always wake up in the strangest positions 🙂
I’ve never used a pedometer, but lately I have been seriously contemplating getting one to encourage me to move more! I’ve also been considering devices like the Fitbit Force, but have been intimidated by the price – winning one would be perfect!
I use a heart rate monitor during exercise, but i’d be super interested to track my everyday activity and sleep habits!
I had a pedometer but it was so noisy when I walked that I stopped using. I definitely walked more when I had the pedometer because I was trying to get to 10,000 steps a day.
Never wore a pedometer but I love the idea of having a fitbit
Never used one, but always use my heart rate monitor.
I have used a pedometer but would always forget to wear it!
I have to wear a pedometer for work if I want to earn health fund money from my company (free $$$). It does encourage me to take additional steps if I wasn’t able to do 30 or 45 active minutes (running) that day and I’m only steps away from one of the step milestones that you can earn for the day. However, it was a pain to wear so as soon as I earned the max amount of money, I stopped wearing it. I have been looking into the fitbit since it syncs to the Virgin Healthmiles website and I can just wear it on my wrist instead of on my hip/pocket–especially when I wear a dress I can still earn steps.
I’ve never used a pedometer but think it would be really interesting!
I have used a pedometer and I really like them!
I’ve never tried a fitness tracker but have always wanted to! This FitBit looks like the perfect one to give it a go!
I used a pedometer once (briefly – as I was working at a ski resort and pedometers don’t mix well with skiing), so I’d love to try out another one!
I’ve never used a pedometer but I’d be super interested to find out how much I actually move in a day! I work at a desk all day so sometimes I feel like I don’t move near enough!
I think this would be way better than wearing a garmin all the time.
I have used a pedometer before but am currently using the BodyMedia Fit Link armband. I’d love to compare it to the Fitbit Force!
I’ve always wanted to try out a pedometer, but never actually done it. I actually put a FitBit on my Christmas list this year for that exact reason!
I used a pedometer for a school project wayyyy back in middle school. But it didn’t help me much because I wasn’t very committed to the project. I’d love to use something like this now, though, since I’m much more in tune with my fitness and nutrition needs.
i’ve never worn a pedometer but my mom used to have a fit bit and was in love with it. until it fell off her clothing recently and she lost it. 🙁 i’d love to try this out!
Wow this looks awesome! i would love to try this out!!
I’ve never used a pedometer but I’ve been considering buying a Fitbit for a long time. This would be awesome!
I haven’t used a pedometer before and I’ve been so curious about my steps and activity level. I would love to learn more about my sleep too!
My mom is all about her pedometer. She swears by it and I have always been meaning to look into buying one!
I would love one of these!
I’ve used a Garmin a few times and it was interesting, but I don’t care much about improving my speed. I like to keep moving and stay healthy and injury free.
I have been wanting a FitBit, but cannot quite swing the price especially with Christmas around the corner. I would love to have the force to track my activity. Thanks for the chance to win!
I have never used a pedometer before but have always wanted a fitbit. I love fitness gadgets of all kinds! Right now I have a heart rate monitor that I wear when I workout. I really like to know what my HR is as I am working out, because I tend to push harder in a shorter amount of time vs when I don’t wear it. Cuts down on workout times and still blasts my HR sky high! WIn. 🙂
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I used a cheap pedometer for awhile and it wasn’t very accurate, but it did encourage me to be more active! I found myself getting off the bus early and running in place while brushing my teeth. I would love something more accurate and with more features, like a FitBit!
I love the thought of the Fitbit! This one looks a little larger than the Flex which looks impressive too. I guess I need to research it a bit more to see the differences.
Never used one, my classes at school have used them and it did motivate them to walk more during recess, they were very competitive and didn’t want to be beat
I used a pedometer briefly and it helped me move more. But it was a clip-on and like you said, I was always forgetting to transfer it! I wanted to get this for my husband for Christmas, but it is on backorder!
I’ve used a pedometer before and it definitely keeps me moving. I really like that this tracks your sleeping.
I keep toying with getting a wearable tracker but I’m afraid I’ll get addicted to the numbers rather than enjoying being active. On the other hand, I’d love to know what my true kcal burn is during some specific exercises and my sleep patterns.
I thought of getting a fitbit before I gave up calorie counting but for me having too much data would probably make me overthink things too much.
I used a pedometer one semester in college for a health class. Can’t remember the results but I’m fairly certain I walked miles daily to/from class/home, just wish I had eaten healthier back then!
I have used a pedometer, and it did inspire me to walk more. I’d love to win a Fitbit Force to try that out. Sounds great.
It would be the best Christmas present ever to receive the Fitbit! Working a 9-5 desk job leaves me anxious to get up and move around, so I think the Fitbit would encourage me to be more active during the work day.
Yes, I made it a challenge each day to try to beat the day before. Definitely a good motivator!
I’ve never used a pedometer – I live in NYC so I know that I walk a lot – but I’d love the challenge of competing with myself to continue to be even more active!
This is so cool! I would love to see how much I actually sleep at night since I recently had a baby. The pedometer would also be good for motivation to move around and work off the baby weight!
I’ve used a pedometer a few times and I am always trying to one up myself! “I’ll walk until I reach 10,000 steps”. “I’ll walk until I hit my lucky number” “Oh I can keep walking…why not?” Its a great tool!
I’ve used a pedometer before, but it wasn’t that accurate. Would love a new digit one!
I have friends that use Fitbits and I’ve always been intrigued! I would love the opportunity to try it out.
My old fitbit one went thru the wash for the third time and didn’t make it 🙁 I encouraged my sister to get one and she has loved it and has lost 30 lbs so far! Id love to try the force.
I like that it is a watch too and that it is adjustable. I have a small wrist (I feel like a kid) and some watches look too big on my arm so this would serve two functions. Anything to keep me motivated!!
I tried to use a pedometer but I could hear the clicking when I walked and it bothered me. I am a substitute teacher and I walk a lot and I thought it was distracting.
I’ve never used a pedometer but I know it would help me! I wonder how this one differs from the flex?
I’ve never used a pedometer, but my dad does on a regular basis, and it’s fun to hear him talk about meeting his step goals. 🙂
I’ve been thinking about getting one but wasn’t sure. But you make it sound good. Thank you for all you do! Have a blessed day!
Thanks for the review!
I’ve been so curious about these after seeing some of my students with them. I’m not one for gadgets but it seems like a lot of fun!
I would love to win a FitBit!
While I’ve never owned a pedometer, I’d love to see how many steps I average each day!
I kind of want to try one *just* for the sleep tracking – is that weird?
I’ve never used a pedometer before, but I’d love a fitbit. so many features!
I’d love a pedometer. I have a pretty sedentary job most days and need that reminder to MOVE
I would love one of these!!! I love tracking my fitness and other things and this would make it so easy!!!!
I’ve never used a pedometer but would love to add one to my fitness repertoire!
I use the flex now, but would love the watch /display option!
I have wanted one of these, to assist with my healthy journey. Have not gotten one, but would love to win. I find when I wear a pedometer, any movement gets counted, so count isn’t accurate.
I’ve used a pedometer in the past.would love to have a fitbit.
I currently use a fitbit zip and looooove it! I’ve been wanting to upgrade to one with more features, so winning a force would make my day!!
I’ve never used a pedometer before but I definitely see how this could be motivating! I would love to see how a fitbit would help me reach my fitness goals!
I’ve used pedometers on my phone but they’re never accurate since I don’t always carry my phone around. I’ve wanted a fitbit for a long time but I haven’t bought one yet. Since I usually use a treadmill instead of walking outside, I don’t know, does it track well on a treadmill?
I’ve never used a pedometer, but I’d like to know how much I walk each day just around my classroom!
I would love the pedometer feature and the sleep feature…my sleep patterns are crazy!
Have never used a pedometer but have always wanted one of these!
I’ve used a pedometer several times and am dying to try the fitbit and see how much/little I’m actually sleeping! Crazy
so cool! would love to have one. never used one before…
i have not used a pedometer, but i have always want and WOULD LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEE to use the fitbit! i would love to know how much i do walk and check my sleeping.. thanks so much for the giveaway!
I have used a pedometer before but not regularly. I want one of these for Christmas so I would love to win.
I’d love to have a fitbit. It would be great motivation to be more active throughout the day.
I have used a pedometer and it just makes you want to see how many steps you can take in a day. I ended up walking around my house just for fun.
Ohh I would love to try! Been so fascinated, working for a sleep medicine association, as to the sleep tracking.
I used an old 90s era pedometer, but they are so much better now it makes me want one!
I have used a pedometer in the past, but it didn’t seem very accurate for me, and I would forget it often. It would be nice to have something that is always on my wrist to track my movement. I also struggle with sleeping so this would help me track my sleep to see what I can to to improve it!!
Years ago I used to have a GoWear Fit armband, which had a pedometer built in. It was pretty neat & motivating to see how much I moved. It definitely helped!
I have never used a pedometer…I sure would like to try one though!
I’ve used the Fitbit One in the past and loved it!
That looks like one cool little gadget. I’ve always wanted to wear a pedometer but never really have besides those super cheap ones that don’t really work for all of 10 minutes.
I used to use a pedometer at the office–I don’t have a problem getting activity in after work (CrossFit!), but it’s great to make sure I’m moving around enough when I’m at the office too.
I never have! But I would love to try!
A fit it would be amazing
I would love the pedometer feature and the sleep feature…
I would love to try this. I’m so glad they made it for your wrist!
I have and I would love to give this one a try.
Looks super cool! I’ve been thinking about getting a pedometer, so I might have to check out the Fitbit.
I so need this type of motivation!
I used a pedometer years ago, but that was before I got serious about a healthy lifestyle. I’d love to see what kind of results I could get by using one!
I’ve always wanted a pedometer, but have never gotten one. This is WAY better!
I absolutely LOVE my fitbit flex, and I’m dying to try out the force!
I used a pedometer a long time ago (like 14 years old) because my school was handing them out. I’ve not used one since, but it is a great way to increase motivation!
i have only used a pedometer to see how many steps i would bartend at night. now that i am not bartening anymore, i don’t have that motivation. i would love to try this!
I’ve not used one, I want one to motivate myself to move more during the work day.
I love my fitbit Zip, but would love to upgrade! Keeps me mindful of activities.
I just lost my fitbit flex and I am lost w/o it! Definitely want to try the Force anyway!
I used to use a fitness tracker but not a pedometer, unfortunately I accidentally left it on when I went surfing and it is no longer with us ):
I have used a pedometer it didnt really motivate me but it was cool to have.
I’ve been wanting one of these forever! Love the idea of a reminder to get moving.
This is so cool! I have never used a pedometer but I bet I would love it. That stuff is so interesting.
Never used a pedometer before manly because I can never decide on one.
I totally agree that a pedometer is motivating! I can only imagine what a Fit Bit would do!
I used a pedometer for a bit when I lived in NYC. I loved it because I always wanted to get to a higher number so I walked even more!
Been years since I used pedometer but it did make me move more.
I’ve been stalking activity monitors trying to decide which one to buy! Thanks for a great review 🙂
I’ve used one before and loved it but it wasn’t very comfortable. I’d love to try this one.
I’ve never used a pedometer, but I do have a GPS watch to track my running mileage.
Who couldn’t use a little positive reinforcement–even if it isn’t coming from an actual person?? The Fitbit ‘fits’ the bill!
Been looking for something to use when I’m not running (love my Garmin) to track my fitness and movement and this might be it. Thanks for the review!
I used to have a fitness tracker until it spent the night at the bottom of a lake (oops) but I loved it and would loveto try another!
I used to use a pedometer about a year ago and it was nice to see how much i was up/actually moving. I’d love to get back in to the habit of wearing one again!
I have never used a pedometer, but I’m dying to try one! I probably could move around more during the day and am curious to see info like my sleep patterns, so I think I would love the Fitbit.
I haven’t used a pedometer but I’d love to try one out!
I have the original Fitbit, but I don’t use it because I forget it. I must have this one, though!
I had a pedometer for awhile a long time ago, it kept frustrating me because it was very inaccurate at keeping up with my steps. Would love to give the force a try!
Nope I have never used one but would like to
We were given pedometers from work one year as part of the wellness initiative for the year. It definitely helped me get more steps in until the pedometer died!
I’m looking at some completely new fitness challenges in 2014 and would LOVE to try one of these to help me stay on track! It looks fantastic!
I have tried to use pedometer apps but they have interfered with my phone battery life. I would love to try Fitbit!
I’ve never used a pedometer but I do think it would motivate me to be more active during the day!
I used a pedometer once, but it wasn’t very accurate. I have been looking for a more accurate way to track my activity and the fitbit seems perfect! I like that it also keeps track of sleep, food/water, and activity. Thanks for the review – even if I don’t win the giveaway, your review has made me want to purchase one.
I’ve never used a pedometer but I’d really like to try this!
I’ve used poor quality pedometers and quit using them out of frustration. The Fitbit Force sounds great!
Yes, I have tried a pedometer, I was surprised to actually see how far I walked in a day.
I’d like to give this a try. Anything to keep me motivated, and I do love gadgets.
I haven’t used a pedometer I quite some time and when I did it was an old school one that always ticked with each step. That’s how long it’s been!!! I’m so glad you got a chance to review this product because my boyfriend wanted to get it for me for Christmas but I wasn’t sure I would like it so your post was very helpful! I would really like to know how much sleep I’m getting a night and how many steps I take during the day. I’d love to win this!!
I’ve never used a pedometer, but I really want to try this!
I have used a pedometer before, but it was many MANY years ago. I didn’t use it all day, though – only when I went for a run or a walk.
I wish I would have put this on my Xmas wish list—I guess I will just have to get one as a gift to myself 🙂
Looking forward to a healthy new year!
I’ve only ever used a free one but a fitbit is on my xmas list !
I’d be interested how much better this is than other similar devices out there. I still have a Tech4o pedometer watch sitting around.
I used a pedometer for a while and it really helped me realize that I don’t take as many steps as I should. I would love to have the Fitbit Flex to help with this!
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I have used a pedometer at work before and I definitely think it motivates me to move more since I don’t want my numbers to be disappointing!
I like to win this !!!
I’ve only ever used a free one but a fitbit is on my xmas list !
I’ve never used a pedometer, but I got one for my father for his birthday to encourage him to move more. It seems to be working!
Yes! I have! I used to have the Fitbit One, but unfortunately lost it when I was chasing one of my students around school. (Yes, that would have been interesting to find out how many steps that adventure was!)
I’d love to try this out!
I often use a pedometer but find they are not very accurate- maybe I just need a better one! It definitely keeps me motivated and a great re under to get moving. A Fitbit would be a huge motivator and I would love to see how it helps with sleep!
I have used a pedometer in the past, and it made me move a lot more! I noticed myself taking extra trips when I did the laundry, etc. just to get more steps in.
I’ve been considering getting one of these for a while. Thanks for the review!
I have had my eyes on one of these fitness trackers for a few weeks now and have been seriously considering this new fitbit band model. Seriously great review, it makes me want to go out and get one today.
I have never used a pedometer so this would be neat!
I’ve never used a wearable fitness tracker before. The Force seems to be a good all-around product; I definitely like the idea of having the watch built-in and being able to set alarms.
Interesting review and I love that you are enjoying it. I tried the Nike Fuelband but just wasn’t impressed that it didn’t have a food tracking feature. I love that the Force does!
i’ve used a pedometer way back in middle school, so not for a very long time! I remember it was very fun though to track all of my steps
No but I need to. I know I’m not as active as I should be and this would be a great way to see where I’m at and encourage me to move more!
I love numbers and trackers. Would love the additional functions this one has!!
Hi! I have never used a pedometer before, but my work was raffling a bunch off in the past, and our employees who started using them absolutely loved them! I wouldn’t mind any of the styles; I think just having one would help me to move more, especially during the cold winter months!
The sleep tracking pattern would be very interesting for me, as I know I don’t get a lot of sleep, but I wonder if it’s of any quality!
Pretty cool that something so small can give you such an awesome amount of data!
This came at a perfect time! Was looking at buying an activity tracker for myself as a selfish Christmas present 🙂 Fingers crossed that I win and can save the money for more pertinent things like bills 😛
Merry Christmas! Thanks for the giveaway!!
This looks like it’s right up my alley 🙂 Great giveaway!
I have used a pedometer in the past, but it doesn’t really help me walk more. I’ve been wanting to get a fitbit to track my sleep.