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Anybody use a Fitbit to monitor cardio activity? | |
| cosmicgypsy
Offer Upgrade  User ID: 74619032  United States07/30/2019 01:44 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I'm thinking about getting myself the Fitbit Charge 2-- [link to www.cio.com (secure)] I'm starting physical therapy for my back, hip....hell, everything from the high waist down. As well, I'm restarting cardio rehab, too. I've looked at the different products at Best Buy and on the net, but I'm thinking the Fitbit Charge 2 might be my best bang for the buck....$150. That's $50 more than I was thinking of spending, but if my buds here at GLP sing its praises, then it will be worth it. Or, if any of you have any other suggestions of a product like the Fitbit at the same or less price, then please do let me know. I'll check them out also. Thank you, and happy day to youse guyses....  You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete. -Buckminster Fuller ...I adapt to the unknown, under wandering stars I've grown, by myself, but not alone... [link to www.youtube.com (secure)] |
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| cosmicgypsy
(OP) User ID: 74619032 United States07/30/2019 01:48 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I'm late 60's and don't use any of that stuff. weights last night. bike later today.... Quoting: Anonymous Coward 10485453 I had a heart attack nearly five months ago, so....yeah, I'd like to monitor my heart while exercising. You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete. -Buckminster Fuller ...I adapt to the unknown, under wandering stars I've grown, by myself, but not alone... [link to www.youtube.com (secure)] |
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| hxxm
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| cosmicgypsy
(OP) User ID: 74619032 United States07/30/2019 01:50 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I'm pinning this, so it gets seen. I'm working this afternoon, but will be checking in here and there.  You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete. -Buckminster Fuller ...I adapt to the unknown, under wandering stars I've grown, by myself, but not alone... [link to www.youtube.com (secure)] |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 76958355 United States07/30/2019 01:50 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I've been using a tracker for quite a while - It's nice to watch heart rates - nice to see how I'm sleeping as well. Highly recommend, although at first it'll be annoying having your tracker getting on you about going for a walk :) It's nice to have. Hopefully one day there will be one that does heart rate as well as blood pressure and could send alarms to phone at higher or low levels. |
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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 76958355 United States07/30/2019 01:52 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Read the privacy agreement they have. It provides no privacy whatsoever, in fact they own all the data and then some, and will use it for their profit. Plus it tracks every move on Google maps so good luck Quoting: Anonymous Coward 76509910 My guess is you're already signed up for all of that with your basic cell phone, so yeah. |
| cosmicgypsy
(OP) User ID: 74619032 United States07/30/2019 01:53 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Read the privacy agreement they have. It provides no privacy whatsoever, in fact they own all the data and then some, and will use it for their profit. Plus it tracks every move on Google maps so good luck Quoting: Anonymous Coward 76509910 Well, anytime I get in my work vehicle - I have with me always - I'm both audio and visually surveilled and tracked. Seems like you can't get away from it, ya know? But no, that's not going to stop me, because we are watched and surveilled up one side and down the other anyway. You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete. -Buckminster Fuller ...I adapt to the unknown, under wandering stars I've grown, by myself, but not alone... [link to www.youtube.com (secure)] |
| cosmicgypsy
(OP) User ID: 74619032 United States07/30/2019 01:59 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I've been using a tracker for quite a while - It's nice to watch heart rates - nice to see how I'm sleeping as well. Highly recommend, although at first it'll be annoying having your tracker getting on you about going for a walk :) Quoting: Anonymous Coward 76958355 It's nice to have. Hopefully one day there will be one that does heart rate as well as blood pressure and could send alarms to phone at higher or low levels. Is it a Fitbit you use? The new Charge 2? The older Fitbit Charge HR? Something else? I have an automatic BP machine already...I could even take that with me where ever I go, it's battery operated, but yeah, it'd be nice to have the BP monitored all day from the same monitoring device. You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete. -Buckminster Fuller ...I adapt to the unknown, under wandering stars I've grown, by myself, but not alone... [link to www.youtube.com (secure)] |
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| Kingzzor
User ID: 74476281 United States07/30/2019 02:04 PM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Listen, I work for a major health insurance company, and all the apps? They're BS with an agenda. And it's nothing to do with health. They want you hooked on pills and vaccinated. PERIOD! So don't do any wellness programs whatsoever. Simple, just run and work out without the metrics. Use a mirror and a scale. Jeremiah 29:11 "'For I Know The Plans I Have For You' Declares the Lord, 'Plans to Prosper You and Not to Harm You, Plans to Give You Hope and a Future. #LetsGoBrandon Check out the "World on Fire" thread for the latest doom updates. [imgur] [link to imgur.com (secure)] |
| CitizenGKar
User ID: 73772989 United States07/30/2019 02:10 PM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I'm thinking about getting myself the Fitbit Charge 2-- Quoting: cosmicgypsy [link to www.cio.com (secure)] I'm starting physical therapy for my back, hip....hell, everything from the high waist down. As well, I'm restarting cardio rehab, too. I've looked at the different products at Best Buy and on the net, but I'm thinking the Fitbit Charge 2 might be my best bang for the buck....$150. That's $50 more than I was thinking of spending, but if my buds here at GLP sing its praises, then it will be worth it. Or, if any of you have any other suggestions of a product like the Fitbit at the same or less price, then please do let me know. I'll check them out also. Thank you, and happy day to youse guyses.... I did but I found it to be inaccurate. I wear a Polar heart monitor chest strap now during exercise and it is very accurate. Do not thump the book of G'Quan Oh and, Fuck Joe Biden! |
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| cosmicgypsy
(OP) User ID: 74619032 United States07/30/2019 02:12 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I use the Apple Watch. I absolutely love it. Early 40's and I am a fitness nut, it does an incredible job. Quoting: WyatteSmith Plus I can get an ECG whenever I want if something feels wonkie, great peace of mind. . Apple Watch is too much out of my price range. I'm also thinking about getting one of these, too-- [link to www.alivecor.com (secure)] or [link to www.alivecor.com (secure)] --$50 difference in price. It really depends what the cardiologist says about this tomorrow. I may not even need something like that...but it is cool! One of my bosses has the first unit, and he's tested me before. You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete. -Buckminster Fuller ...I adapt to the unknown, under wandering stars I've grown, by myself, but not alone... [link to www.youtube.com (secure)] |
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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 77843620 United States07/30/2019 02:18 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I use the Apple Watch. I absolutely love it. Early 40's and I am a fitness nut, it does an incredible job. Quoting: WyatteSmith Plus I can get an ECG whenever I want if something feels wonkie, great peace of mind. . My question is when something feels wonky an personal ECG reads you may have skipped a beat or something like that, what's the point in knowing? If you go the hospital they'll just tell you that yes, your heart isn't perfect and you've probably skipped a beat, have arrythmia, or are having those PCVS's or whatever they are called. My opinion is that all those things do it give a person more anxiety waiting for that reading that tells them "yup you're fucked." Live life with common sense and do the right things for your health and skip the personal anxiety meter. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 76958355 United States07/30/2019 02:18 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I've been using a tracker for quite a while - It's nice to watch heart rates - nice to see how I'm sleeping as well. Highly recommend, although at first it'll be annoying having your tracker getting on you about going for a walk :) Quoting: Anonymous Coward 76958355 It's nice to have. Hopefully one day there will be one that does heart rate as well as blood pressure and could send alarms to phone at higher or low levels. Is it a Fitbit you use? The new Charge 2? The older Fitbit Charge HR? Something else? I have an automatic BP machine already...I could even take that with me where ever I go, it's battery operated, but yeah, it'd be nice to have the BP monitored all day from the same monitoring device. I am currently using the Alta Fitbit HR - Seams to work well for me and it's a big more sleek. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 10485453 United States07/30/2019 02:19 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I'm late 60's and don't use any of that stuff. weights last night. bike later today.... Quoting: Anonymous Coward 10485453 I had a heart attack nearly five months ago, so....yeah, I'd like to monitor my heart while exercising. ah ok..prolly a good idea.... what I did get was a shingles shot. expensive but worth it. |
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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 77843620 United States07/30/2019 02:20 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Listen, I work for a major health insurance company, and all the apps? They're BS with an agenda. And it's nothing to do with health. They want you hooked on pills and vaccinated. PERIOD! So don't do any wellness programs whatsoever. Quoting: Kingzzor Simple, just run and work out without the metrics. Use a mirror and a scale. This x100. If you're exercising and feel like you're about to stroke out or something, skip the ECG and stop working out until you've regained your breath and heart rate. Work out in reasonable amounts and work up slowly. My advice for people worried about their health is to stop thinking about their health and start DOING their health right. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 76958355 United States07/30/2019 02:20 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Listen, I work for a major health insurance company, and all the apps? They're BS with an agenda. And it's nothing to do with health. They want you hooked on pills and vaccinated. PERIOD! So don't do any wellness programs whatsoever. Quoting: Kingzzor Simple, just run and work out without the metrics. Use a mirror and a scale. Suggesting using a scale sort of invalidates what you said imo - Scales are useless. |
| cosmicgypsy
(OP) User ID: 74619032 United States07/30/2019 02:20 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I'm thinking about getting myself the Fitbit Charge 2-- Quoting: cosmicgypsy [link to www.cio.com (secure)] I'm starting physical therapy for my back, hip....hell, everything from the high waist down. As well, I'm restarting cardio rehab, too. I've looked at the different products at Best Buy and on the net, but I'm thinking the Fitbit Charge 2 might be my best bang for the buck....$150. That's $50 more than I was thinking of spending, but if my buds here at GLP sing its praises, then it will be worth it. Or, if any of you have any other suggestions of a product like the Fitbit at the same or less price, then please do let me know. I'll check them out also. Thank you, and happy day to youse guyses.... I did but I found it to be inaccurate. I wear a Polar heart monitor chest strap now during exercise and it is very accurate. Thank you! I just looked at those Polar chest straps online. More affordable, and I can see why they might be more accurate. The only thing is, that's all they do, as far as I could yet tell. I like the sleep monitoring aspect of the Fitbit, too. It's definitely something to consider. I will be asking the cardiologist what he thinks about it! You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete. -Buckminster Fuller ...I adapt to the unknown, under wandering stars I've grown, by myself, but not alone... [link to www.youtube.com (secure)] |
| Mr. Canna
User ID: 77372977  Canada07/30/2019 02:21 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Listen, I work for a major health insurance company, and all the apps? They're BS with an agenda. And it's nothing to do with health. They want you hooked on pills and vaccinated. PERIOD! So don't do any wellness programs whatsoever. Quoting: Kingzzor Simple, just run and work out without the metrics. Use a mirror and a scale. ^^^The TRUE monitor^^^ Grow Your Own |
| cosmicgypsy
(OP) User ID: 74619032 United States07/30/2019 02:25 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I WANT TO MONOTOR MY F'N HEARTRATE, OKAY?......  Got damn, people....always why do that, do this, don't do that....just f'n tell me whether or not you've used one of these f'n apparatuses and how they worked out for you! You're going to give me a headache....  Thank you, very much..... You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete. -Buckminster Fuller ...I adapt to the unknown, under wandering stars I've grown, by myself, but not alone... [link to www.youtube.com (secure)] |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 77843620 United States07/30/2019 02:26 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Listen, I work for a major health insurance company, and all the apps? They're BS with an agenda. And it's nothing to do with health. They want you hooked on pills and vaccinated. PERIOD! So don't do any wellness programs whatsoever. Quoting: Kingzzor Simple, just run and work out without the metrics. Use a mirror and a scale. Suggesting using a scale sort of invalidates what you said imo - Scales are useless. True, you could skip the scale entirely and just start exercising more and eating more healthy. Many skinny people with heart conditions because of undiagnosed auto-immune disorders or lack of cardio exercise. Skinny people often think they don't need to get up and move around as much but that couldn't be further from the truth. Even if you're skin and bones your cardio will take a hit from an inactive lifestyle. |
| Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
User ID: 76813821 United States07/30/2019 02:26 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I do. I had a heart attack at 32. I was in shape and then put on weight while recovering. I have a pacemaker/ defibrillator. So when I work out I monitor my heart rate so my device doesnt shock me and make me piss down my leg in the middle of the gym haha. It works great. Mine can also monitor arrhythmia. Which I rarely have because I got myself back into decent shape. The device is just a fail safe. Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Certain things, they should stay the way they are. You ought to be able to stick them in one of those big glass cases and just leave them alone. |
