https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fitbit-and-running-watch Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:45:42 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fitbit-and-running-watch#post-1654721 Wed, 04 May 2016 05:23:41 +0000 Natalie 1654721@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When my running watch/heart rate monitor gave up the ghost last year, I ended up buying an Apple watch: it does everything my former (admittedly simple) watch/monitor did, plus WAY more. I really like it. Counts steps, has gps, so can measure distances, running speeds, etc. Plus syncs helpfully with my iPhone, so buzzes me with directions, text messages. My phone must be nearby for those apps to work, tho. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fitbit-and-running-watch#post-1654319 Tue, 03 May 2016 13:37:56 +0000 ma 1654319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have a running watch, but I do have a fitbit AND I also use the Nike Running App for iPhone to log my runs. &nbsp;Their functions are different enough that I like both; fitbit&nbsp;has the HR monitor and pedometer which tracks how active your day to day is and the run app is more specific and has the maps, shows you where you were slowest, fastest, run time, etc. &nbsp;</p> <p>Kim: &nbsp;No, you don't wear it really tight. &nbsp;The instructions tell you to wear it so that it can move back and forth on wrist. &nbsp;Mine is not uncomfortable.&nbsp;<div></p> <p></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fitbit-and-running-watch#post-1654264 Tue, 03 May 2016 11:23:55 +0000 marianna 1654264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use a basic Jawbone to track my steps (it's silver and resembles a bracelet). If your running watch doesn't track steps then a Fit Bit or some sort of pedometer may be an interesting and useful addition! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fitbit-and-running-watch#post-1654261 Tue, 03 May 2016 11:16:08 +0000 Kim 1654261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Does the fitbit have to be worn close to the skin for the HR monitor to work?&nbsp; (That's the feature I'd like to use,&nbsp;a HR monitor without the chest strap.) &nbsp;I don't think I'd like that. I can't stand a tight watch, or band around my arm, I prefer bracelet style.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fitbit-and-running-watch#post-1654252 Tue, 03 May 2016 10:48:07 +0000 Helen11 1654252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have neither, so I'm interested in the discussion. I'm wondering if a family member will lend me a Fitbit so I can get a baseline. I don't want to wear one all the time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fitbit-and-running-watch#post-1654227 Tue, 03 May 2016 09:00:13 +0000 anne 1654227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fitbit have been intriguing me (and even more so since Angie mentioned her 22000 daily steps). And some models are quite cheap now</p> <p>BUT I already have a GPS running watch.</p> <p>Is both overkill?</p> <p>Discuss!</p> <p></p>