Activity Tracking Devices
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Fit Step Pedometer
• Track more than steps with the revolutionary pedometer that accurately measures MVPA (moderate to vigorous
physical activity) as well.
$21.95-Individual Can also buy in packs for larger groups, which
makes the pedometer cheaper individually 15 Pedometers for $319.00 30 Pedometers for $629.00 100 Pedometers for $1,999.00
Cost
Does more than just calculate your step counts Price is reasonable Small and lightweight, while being easy to strap to
your side Oversized LCD display for easy viewing for all ages -Monitor progression of the NASPE and American
Heart Association recommendation of getting at least 60 minutes of MVPA a day (30 minutes for adults).
Easy to use
Pros
Accuracy of the steps Knowing how to calculate numbers to
determine different results for example, distance traveled, caloric expenditure, and total activity time
Remembering to record your data
Cons
• To track individual steps to monitor the activity
level of employees to help reduce health care costs and create an incentive program. For example, so many steps per month gets you
entered into for a chance to win…
Intended Use
All employees have the opportunity to participate
Log their steps each day for an entire month Calculate total steps for
the month Have to of reached so
many steps to be entered into drawing
Practical Application
Easy product to use Cost is very reasonable Can be used with all age levels Can be used during a variety of activities and
easily worn throughout the day
Recommendation/Rating
GPS Watch • Train with this lightweight watch and see
your running, cycling, and swimming stats-at-a-glance. Then sync, analyze, and share your stats on your computer or app
on your phone.
Running
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idpMB-vZMfo#t=71
Cycling http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEOqO9gT6g
E Swimming
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppwOAioEkW4
Reso
$299.99-All included: with heart rate monitor,
bike mount, cadence/speed sensors, and an altimeter
$199.99-Watch only $59.99- Cadence Speed Sensor $19.99-Bike Mount $69.99-Heart Rate Monitor
Cost
Pros
• Calculates data for 3 different sports• Tracks running indoors, outdoors, and on a treadmill• Lightweight• Waterproof• Speed sensors to monitor whether your speed has been
increasing as you become more in shape• An altimeter to monitor whether you were running or
biking up hills • Syncs, analyzes, and shares your stats online or to your
phone app• Tracks your swimming metrics, strokes, stroke type,
lengths, distance, and speed• Heart rate monitor to see if you are reaching your target
heart rate zones for your workout
Difficulty syncing the device to the computer or
app on your phone Price Per Device Value for the money Large and heavy for the wrist Screen display too small to read Heart rate monitor syncing to watch Accuracy
Cons
Intended Use
To track and monitor clients physical activity levels outside of working with a personal trainer. The device also could be used to start a triathlon class at the gym or work setting to help participates get started and monitor their progress.
Depending on funds will determine how many
devices are available for clients Upload your data for each week onto the
computer and then share with your personal trainer Monitor their progression Set goals for them to achieve
Practical Application
Great for beginners
Monitor their own progress Set goals for themselves
Provides feedback from 4 different types of activities
Overall great to keep track of your clients when they are not working with you
Pricing might be an issue
Recommendation
FitBit Force
Officially called the Force Wireless Activity + Sleep Wristband
3-axis accelerometer to measure your motion patternsAltimeter also measures floors climbed
Also contains a cylindrical vibration motor, which allows it to vibrate when alarms are set to go off.
Price: $129.95 each
free tracking membership at fitbit.com can be synced wirelessly to the Fitbit website through the
included USB dongle. You can also sync it with your mobile device through Bluetooth 4.0.
has an app can track calories consumed on the app tracks calories burned cycles through 7 screens: steps, time, floors climbed, alarm,
distance, very active minutes, and calories you can set alarms online or on the app that vibrate your
wristband when they are reached durable and waterproof doesn’t need batteries, can be charged with a cord
Pro’s
application is only available through Apple doesn’t track heart rate can only makes changes to the screen such as
time in the fitbit.com site only available in two colors
Con’s
Track movements in a day, calories burned,
and sleep Can be used to track every day movements,
then used for competitions and reward programs
Recommended: Track movements Increase movements
Intended use
MIO Heart Rate Watch
ECG accurate heart rate without a chest strap, watch, stopwatch
Price: $65.00
Checking Resting Heart Rate Making sure you stay within safe heart rate
zone Reaching target heart rate Tracking calories burned Timer
Intended Use
No chest strap needed Accurate Visual indicator of many screens Programmable Measures resting heart rate Calculates calories burned Water resistant to 30 meters
Pro’s
Only calculates calories while the timer is
started and when you check your heart rate May take more than 5 seconds to get the
heart rate from the fingers and may be hard to do while running
App only for apple
Con’s
Can be used by the runners to make sure
heart rate is getting into the most beneficial zones
Can be used by personal trainers to make sure clients are keeping their heart rate up
See how hard a client is working Monitor resting heart rate
Specific Uses
MOVband
http://movable.com/our-solutions/the-movementhttp://movable.com/our-solutions/how-it-works/
A wristband that tracks your daily steps and
lifetime mileage MOVband was born with a simple mission:
make movement fun and rewarding for kids and adults.
Product Description
3-axis accelerometer targets motion
measurement and control applications in portable consumer electronics.
Industry's smallest size and lowest power consumption.
High shock durability
MOVband Specs
1 MOVband tracking device 1 Black band - one size fits all 1 User Guide 1 USB cord - plugs directly into computer for
charging Optional Colors Optional Wall USB charger
Specs continued
Clocks up your daily moves Converts your moves into miles Tells the time Changeable strap Watch-like tracking device $30.00 with free account
Detailed Description
Young Children Older Adults Tracking Daily Tasks Walking Running Daily Chores Any Movement
Intended Use
Cheap Easy to use Great for younger population
Pros
Not Stylish Very Bland No Mobile app Not accurate Only can sync to computer Only tracks miles and steps Problems connecting to computer
Cons
Perfect for Younger population Perfect for the Maturing Adult population If looking for a cheap device to get started I would not use this with my clients Excellent in school setting
Recommendations
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Nike Fuel Band
http://www.nike.com/us/en_us/c/nikeplus-fuelband$149.00 or moreElusive band is $250.00
Available in three sizes: small, medium/large & extra-large
Includes two easy-to-insert links for a fine-tuned fit
USB charging cable and sizing tool included Ambient light sensor detects environmental
light levels and adjusts accordingly Bluetooth 4.0 pairing to IPhone, IPad, & IPod Optimized for the web Water-resistant
Product Description
Single, universal way to measure
movement of all kinds Measures whole body movement Earn “points” for all movements and
more for intense activity Can set daily Nike Fuel goals Light moves from red to green as
activity fill “gas”
Detailed Description
Tracks daily activities like running, walking
basketball, dancing etc. Set a goal: daily Nike Fuel goal See your Progress: band’s LED lights from red to
green, see when your most active and when not Stay motivated: Receive achievements and
rewards, hit milestones Tell the world: link activity through Facebook and
Highlights
$149.00 or more Elusive band is $250.00
Product Cost
Serious workout users College/Adult population Running Walking Basketball Lifting weights Daily activities
Intended Use
Constantly reporting to IPhone for tracking Long battery life 2-3 weeks Keeps people motivated Stylish Tracks more that just moves and miles Connects through Bluetooth Tracks Calories, miles, & movements
Pros
Cost LED lights die out Points system has glitches Tracks walking around the kitchen sometimes
as much as running on a treadmill Needs a heart rate monitor No mobile app for smart phones
Cons
Automatically get data through devices Daily Weekly Monthly Yearly
Tracking
For college and adult population (Costly) Directed towards serious users Used by a lot of Athletes I would use this with clients Tracks many things easily I feel this product is great for people with
goals & serious about getting healthy
Recommendations
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG0vLFFtZDs
Nike Fuel Video
What device would you be most likely to use?
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17% 17% 17%17%17%17%1. Mio HR Watch2. FitBit Force3. Nike Fuel Band4. MoveBand5. Pedometer6. GPS Watch