After using the Fitbit Charge HR for two weeks, I put together a review on hardware and functionality of this product. The Fitbit review is based on my experiences using the product as a Group Fitness Instructor and includes a second opinion based on (my mother) using the product with a focus on getting motivated to move more.
A summary of the video as follows:
Fitbit Charge HR Review – Hardware
- Band
- Comfortable
- Easy to forget about
- Watch style band means product stays on well (more relevant for previous Fitbit product users)
- I did not receive a rash but it has been common for many, ensure cleanliness of product
- LED Lights
- Most advanced technology of products in market to date
- Accurate testing against Life Fitness cardio machines
- Digital Display
- Option for personalisation
- Live and ongoing heart rate measurement
- Battery
- One hour to charge
- Lasts about 2 – 3 days
- Displays a fun message once you take of charge, almost like it was written just for you
Fitbit Charge HR Review – Functionality
- Swim
- Cannot swim with product
- Splash proof only
- Smart Goals
- Does not adapt to your day to day activity
- You can personalise your own goals
- HR Zones
- Great way to see if you are; fat burning, cardio training, peak training
- Can change these manually based on resting HR
- Caller ID
- Great subtle feature
- Beats your phone to it
- Sync with MyFitnessPal
Other references, please refer to the following:
- ‘Screw You Marketing, Now I Want A Fitbit Too’
- A post around the discussions of Fitbit on the inter webs in relation to the pedometer and my opinions on the product and its development to include the heart rate
- Unboxing and Setup Video
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