Tiny Device Tracks Fitness

dae_tona · 09-12-2008, 07:40 AM

Two-thirds of Americans are overweight, and that got one tech start-up thinking.

Fitbit has developed a tiny, iPod Shuffle-size device that tracks your fitness. It presented the Tracker device at the Tech-Crunch50 conference in San Francisco this week.

Priced at less than $100, the Fitbit Tracker uses built-in motion detectors to measure your activities-exercise intensity levels, calories burned, sleep quality, steps and distance. It can be clipped onto clothing or slipped into a pocket.

An LED screen displays data for each activity and an image shows an overall view of how active you are throughout the day. Data collected is wirelessly transmitted to a corresponding website, where you can track progress toward personal health and wellness goals. Information is represented in graphs, animations and other displays. The device and website should be available by January. It's "a motivational tool", Fitbit CEO James Park says.

USA Today, September 11, 2008
Money Section

Houston Heather · 09-12-2008, 07:45 AM

Sounds cool. I'd get one.

I know I am very active at work, but I'd be curious to see "how much".

LCCupcake · 09-12-2008, 08:14 AM

Very cool!

I'd buy one for sure!

ljguitar · 09-12-2008, 08:18 AM

Hi d-tona...
I have an analog version that let's me know how I'm doing - it's called a 'waistband'. It lets me know instantly how I'm doing.

In fact I have these in several sizes ranging from ''loose'' to ''still need some time''.

SweetAsSplenda · 09-12-2008, 10:46 AM

I would definitely buy one of those! Sounds kinda like the Body Bugg (which I never got into b/c I would hate wearing that big bulky thing on my arm).

LCCupcake · 09-12-2008, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SweetAsSplenda

I would definitely buy one of those! Sounds kinda like the Body Bugg (which I never got into b/c I would hate wearing that big bulky thing on my arm).

I think that Body Bugg is a lot more $$$ as well.

09-12-2008, 07:40 AM	#1
dae_tona MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Soon to be AZ!!!!!!!! Posts: 2,029 Gallery: dae_tona Stats: Size 18/Size 4 WOE: LC	Tiny Device Tracks Fitness Two-thirds of Americans are overweight, and that got one tech start-up thinking. Fitbit has developed a tiny, iPod Shuffle-size device that tracks your fitness. It presented the Tracker device at the Tech-Crunch50 conference in San Francisco this week. Priced at less than $100, the Fitbit Tracker uses built-in motion detectors to measure your activities-exercise intensity levels, calories burned, sleep quality, steps and distance. It can be clipped onto clothing or slipped into a pocket. An LED screen displays data for each activity and an image shows an overall view of how active you are throughout the day. Data collected is wirelessly transmitted to a corresponding website, where you can track progress toward personal health and wellness goals. Information is represented in graphs, animations and other displays. The device and website should be available by January. It's "a motivational tool", Fitbit CEO James Park says. USA Today, September 11, 2008 Money Section __________________ "If you think you can or you think you can't, then you're right."-Henry Ford

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09-12-2008, 07:45 AM	#2
Houston Heather Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 4,917 Gallery: Houston Heather Stats: Size 22W/12/12 WOE: Atkins 2002 Ongoing Weight Loss	Sounds cool. I'd get one. I know I am very active at work, but I'd be curious to see "how much".

09-12-2008, 08:14 AM	#3
LCCupcake Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 301 Gallery: LCCupcake Stats: Mid 170's/High 130's/120? WOE: LCish with Exercise	Very cool! I'd buy one for sure!

09-12-2008, 08:18 AM	#4
ljguitar Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 527 Gallery: ljguitar WOE: Low Carb - 30 or less sensible carbs per day	Hi d-tona... I have an analog version that let's me know how I'm doing - it's called a 'waistband'. It lets me know instantly how I'm doing. In fact I have these in several sizes ranging from ''loose'' to ''still need some time''.

09-12-2008, 10:46 AM	#5
SweetAsSplenda Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 982 Gallery: SweetAsSplenda Stats: Size 12/0-1/0 WOE: Healthy low carb Start Date: March 2, 2007	I would definitely buy one of those! Sounds kinda like the Body Bugg (which I never got into b/c I would hate wearing that big bulky thing on my arm).