Putting on your fitbit flex 2 your flex 2 comes with a large and a small wristband. I use the app to calculate my calories in vs calories out for each day. Weight watchers teams up with fitbit for propoints boost. Perhaps the best thing about the fitbit flex is that you wear it on your wrist. This item may be discontinued or not carried in your nearest store.
When i first started trying to lose weight, i was completely sedentary. Maybe youre like me and millions of others who resolved to get in shape and burn off some of the extra weight we gained over the colder months. I then declared the period of riding as cycling in the dashboard. There is an easy to get ww credit for your steps in the mobile app. Find your fit with fitbits family of fitness products that help you stay motivated and improve your health by tracking your activity, exercise, food, weight and sleep. Hi there, all the activity i do daily steps, and then additional workouts are being tracked on weight watchers as individual things, essentially doubling my activity points. Fitbit has long been doing fitness wearables a lot longer than others, but now its taking its heathtracking technology to the next level with a fitness wristband and its one of the most. See how every day stacks up with leds that light up like a scoreboard as you get closer to your goal. For example, if the fitbit on your wrist says 10,000 steps, and you check weight. Fitbit one vs fitbit flex 2 battle of the cheap fitbit.
Fitbit flex 2 smart fitness activity tracker, slim wearable waterproof swimming and sleep monitor. Apr 12, 2018 how to measure your wrist before buying a fitbit. When you connect your fitbit to strava, it will automatically log and display your activities to your friends. Apr 16, 2015 however this does not translate into activity points for me on weight watchers even though it shows up on my fitbit app. Then i lost it and got a flex and suddenly the amount i walked shot up by about 25%. Weightwatchers says they only recieve the data from fitbit, so that there might be something wrong on the sending informa. Dec 23, 2014 i think some of the new ones might have heart rate monitors, but it sounds like you have the flex, which does not. Ive discovered seven easy ways to earn extra money for doing what you were going to do anyway with your new activity tracker. Tracking your activity for a comprehensive fitness picture by bryan black kelly and i have each been wearing a fitbit flex for a few months and weve been really happy with not only the view its given us of our overall fitness, but that its.
You can log that as one line item custom food and see all the charts. My goal is to never use any of the extra points ww gives you and to only use the fitbit points. Weight watchers and syncing all you need to know fitbit community. I have had my fitbit flex for something like five months now, long enough to grow comfortable with its benefits and quirks and so i thought id put together a list of some tips that can help people who have one or are thinking about getting one get the most out of it 1. Find your fit with fitbit s family of fitness products that help you stay motivated and improve your health by tracking your activity, exercise, food, weight and sleep. Its products are activity trackers, smartwatches, wirelessenabled wearable. Is the fitbit flex 2 activity tracker one size fits. The fitbit flex 2 has many apps designed to help you achieve a healthier lifestyle. I thought it was pretty accurate in terms of distance and steps. Get started with your new fitbit tracker or scale by setting up your device and downloading and installing our free software.
Users now had the ability to log their food, activities, and weight, to track over time and set. Tracking your activity for a comprehensive fitness picture by bryan black kelly and i have each been wearing a fitbit flex for a few months and weve been really happy with not only the view its given us of our overall fitness, but that its also been like a silent coach, pushing us further. How are ww activity points calculated form fitbit logged information. Discover the key facts and see how fitbit flex performs in the fitness tracker ranking. It can track your sleep, such as how long you sleep for and the quality. I love that i can look up any food and get the macro count for everything i put in my body. And i had started exercising just three weeks ago, tracking activity through fitbit, and am increasing earned activity points 108 this past week. The information contained herein will help interested buyers in making informed choices. From the popular fitbit flex to the fitbit aria smart scale, fitbit has a diverse lineup of products which all have the same goal.
Fitpoints and fitbitdoes 1 point for every 1,000 steps. What apps does the fitbit flex 2 have the fitbit flex 2 has many apps designed to help you achieve a healthier lifestyle. The fitbit flex 2 is a solid choice for those after something simple, as well as. Each day it logged my steps once and ww activity points were added when it synced. Integration with weight watchers activity points fitbit. I tried the above but my manually added activities ive added on fitbit spinning, bodypump etc have not been converted to activity points on weight watchers. Dec 02, 2014 weight watchers helps people make better food decisions, while fitbits wearable fitness devices and app track activity and provide users with information to help the make better health. Before june 1 i had no problems at all with my fitbit. Now it syncd more points, but kept the original points syn. Weight watchers double tracking activity points flex fitbit. Weight watchers helps people make better food decisions, while fitbits wearable fitness devices and app track activity and provide users with information to help the make better health. Syncing your fitbit with your weight watchers app finnegan. Jan 16, 2019 maybe youre like me and millions of others who resolved to get in shape and burn off some of the extra weight we gained over the colder months. I had a fitbit one which you clip onto your belt a bit like the zip others have mentioned but with more functionality.
Fitbit flex 2 smart fitness activity tracker, slim wearable waterproof swimming and sleep monitor, wireless bluetooth pedometer wristband for android and ios, step counter and calorie counter watch. Need some help with fitpoints or increasing your activity level. And since the apps communicate two ways, any workout you log with strava will contribute to your fitbit step and activity goals. Fitbit flex 2 wireless activity tracker wristband bed. Whats in this document we get you started quickly by creating a fitbit account and ensuring your tracker can transfer the data it collects to your fitbit dashboard.
Join weight watchers between 71817 and 72417 and purchase an onlineplus 3months commitment plan to get your fitbit flex 2 special offer. About four months into my weight loss journey, i treated myself to a fitbit flex with the hope of boosting my physical activity level. I am on weight watchers and recently purchased a charge hr. Setting up your fitbit flex you can set up your flex using a computer or the fitbit apps for ios, android, or windows. Activity goal tracking alarms flex 2 vibrates to wake you if you set a silent alarm.
Then wear it at night to measure your sleep quality and wake with a silent, vibrating alarm. I think some of the new ones might have heart rate monitors, but it sounds like you have the flex, which does not. Ive compared my fitbit with my daughter and daughterinlaw and yes, i seldom use 2400 caloriesday. Can i sync fitbit with my mobile weight watchers app. Today, when i synced the fitbit and then checked the ww app, the fitbit activity has totally disappeared from the ww app. Within 5 to 10 business days after joining, you should receive an email with. Oct 07, 2014 about four months into my weight loss journey, i treated myself to a fitbit flex with the hope of boosting my physical activity level.
Others prefer the one because it calculates the number of stairs they climb. Meet fitbit flex 2 a slim, swimproof fitness wristband with a removable tracker that fits into clips, bands or pendants, so you can track activity, exercise and sleep in a style thats all your own. Fitbit saw it as 35000 steps and that syncd with weight watchers. The fitbit charge 3, a wristband health and fitness tracker introduced in. For example, if the fitbit on your wrist says 10,000 steps, and you check weight watchers without syncing your fitbit app first, weight. Fitpoints and fitbitdoes 1 point for every 1,000 steps seem. If for some reason you want to see fitbits charts of your calories in vs. Welcome to fitbit flex 2, the versatile activity and sleep tracker that makes fitness fashionable. Open the fitbit app and select hourly activity the one with the red figure with its arms up. The device was my constant companion for about a week, and by the end of it, i felt informed about my.
Fitbit is a fitness equipment company which sells a number of different fitness tracking devices. The idea is to set yourself activity andor weightloss goals, which the combined gadgetry will then help you to. The company has partnered with xiaomi on wearables for several years and its amazfit lineup is to smartwatches what the mi band is to activity. Just walking around the block triggered massive cramping on the bottom of my feet. Fitbit flex 2 wireless activity tracker wristband is not available for sale online. Youll also see a yellow light and three white lights for 30 seconds or until you dismiss the alarm.
I have been on a weight loss plateau for over a year and i am ready to really give it a go with the new program, and am hoping to work my fitbit into my routine. After using it for a month, i discovered that even though it was more accurate than the flex, it was still wayyyyy off with the calorie count, so i bought a hrm, and its one of the best gadgets ive ever bought when it comes to fitness. Please call your local store to check instore availability before heading there. Join weight watchers between 71817 and 72617 and purchase select onlineplus, meetings or personal coaching subscription plans in participating areas, to get your free fitbit flex 2. The fitbit flex is an activity tracker aimed at measuring your exercise, diet and sleep. Smarttrack automatically recognizes activities such as running, cycling, etc. I find that my weekly calorie deficit, as calculated by the fitbit with intake information from mfp and vigorous workouts logged to be extremely consistent with my actual weight loss.
However, lots of fitbit models actually do come in an extra large size as well, but only directly from fitbit. Im not super concerned about it as i dont really eat any fitness points that ive earned. This is useful if you are on a strict training diet or. I spoke to someone at weight watchers and they told me activity does not show up until you hit 5000 stepswhat about calories. View and download fitbit zip flex 2 product manual online. Weight watchers not updating activity points fitbit. I find that my weekly calorie deficit, as calculated by the fitbit with intake information from mfp and vigorous workouts logged to be. Here is a quick overview of the things that stood out the most to me. Setting up your tracker on your mobile device the fitbit app is compatible with more than 200 mobile devices that support ios, android, and windows 10 operating systems. So are the 3 points of activity being double counted from logging my treadmill time and from my step count. The name huami may not be familiar to most of you, but youll definitely recognize one of its products. Today i am seeing fitbit 7720 8 fitbit points which is correct and fitbit activity walk 8 fitbit points where has the extra 8 come from. Ugh they will do the same amount of steps and be at 3400.
Design sensors activity tracking connectivity battery features. Fitbit compatible apps that make fitness tracking easier. Jan 02, 2016 but the flex is somewhat of a compromise between the 2. You have the option to share your age, height, or weight with fitbit friends but the information you provide is private by default. It will eventually log the activity, but it takes a very long time. Fitpoints and fitbit does 1 point for every 1,000 steps seem high. Should i trade my fitpoints for extra smartpoints, or will that slow my weight loss. The weight watchers weight loss program gives you points for physical activity. Make fitness a lifestyle with fitbit flexa slim, stylish device that tracks allday activity like steps, distance, calories burned and active minutes. So this past week, i resolved to work hard to get all of my dailies in, and did so 5 out of 7 days, and i actually dipped into weeklies 2 days as well. But the flex is somewhat of a compromise between the 2. Fitbit flex 2 everyday fitness tracker wristband, black.
But now, im getting points for steps alone and what fitbit is labeling as a walk. The ww logo, weight watchers, myww, smartpoints, fitpoints, points and wellness that works are trademarks of ww international, inc. For a budget activity tracker, the flex is pretty feature rich. I used to do weight watchers way back when smart points was a thing, i was very successful and lost a lot of weight. Weight watchers activity points and fitbit exercis. I understand from the leader at my last ww meeting, that weight watchers knows they have an issue and are working on it. Follow the fitbit blog for individual success stories, expert fitness tips, health and nutrition advice, product announcements, motivation and more. Common fitness questions ww canada weight watchers. I spoke to someone at weight watchers and they told me activity does not show up until you hit 5000 stepswhat about calories burned and weight training or mat workouts.
If you want to use the large wristband youll need to move the clasp from the small wristband. I had logged an activity of aerobics, 30 min, and my flex recording just over 10k in steps. Activity, steps, distance, active minutes, calories, floors, heart rate, stationary time, cardio. The walk activity usually is a few more points, i think because its based on exertion, not just number of steps. Within 5 to 10 business days after joining, you should receive an email with a unique fitbit promo code and instructions for redemption. Im not logging any activity within ww everything is being transferred from fitbit.
Designed for active individuals, it tracks your steps, distance, and calories burned, and features a removable tracker that can fit in various accessories. However this does not translate into activity points for me on weight watchers even though it shows up on my fitbit app. The fitbit flex 2 wireless wristband is a sleek and stylish device that you wear on your wrist. Weight watchers syncing information fitbit community. Somehow the steps on the walk activity need to be deducted from the total step count of the day so they arent counted twice by wws. If you go to a retailer such as best buy, target, or walmart you will only be able to find the small and large sizes. If you need help inserting the tracker into an accessory such as a pendant, see help. Fitbit compatible apps to enhance your fitness tracking.