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    Fitbit vs garmin?

    so I found out today that my company's $300 fitness reimbursement can be used for fitness trackers. So I have to buy one by the end of the year to take advantage of that. I have tiny wrists, and so want a narrow/small fitness tracker. I've whittled it down to 2 models: Fitbit Alta HR and Garmin Vivosmart.

    I like the Fitbit styling and colors better, but the Garmin has an added oxygen sensor, for which it charges $30 more.

    Any opinions on either? (I did read the fitbit thread from earlier this year.)

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    I have a VivoFit that I like very much. It has all that I personally need on it, i.e., simple functions. It was also much less expensive at the time compared to the FitBits. That being said, I did not have a company reimbursement. If I had, I may have opted for the FitBit.
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    I had 2 Fitbits that didn’t last a year.

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    Just to add on that VivoFit---you don't have to worry about them dying and needing recharging all the time. The batteries last a bit longer than a year I've found.
    My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what I start. So far today, I have finished two bags of M&Ms and a chocolate cake. I feel better already!

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    So you have to allow the company access to your activities for your gym membership to be covered? (trying to understand)

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    So you have to allow the company access to your activities for your gym membership to be covered? (trying to understand)
    No. You can use the money for a gym membership, personal trainer or fitness tracker.

    For the fitness tracker, they just subsidize the purchase price, with the idea that you will be more active, and being less of a burden to the medical system.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Teacher Terry View Post
    I had 2 Fitbits that didn’t last a year.
    My Fitbit is going strong at 18 months--same with DH.

    My DD wanted a Fitbit to track heart rate, steps and sleeping, and she also wanted something smaller than the Charge 2, so I got her the Alta HR, and she really likes it. I know nothing about the Garmin, so I can't speak to which is better.

    I'm sure you can do this with any fitness tracker, but I really like the interchangeable band thing. I have a few rubber ones in different colors, but I also bought a silver/metal band ($7.40) that is better when I'm working with clients.
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    I find this trend fascinating and kind of disturbing--micromanaging every bodily function every minute of the day--and maybe, eventually, sharing one's whole medical dossier with an employer.

    Proud to say I didn't incur excessive medical costs for my employer, sluggish and contrary though I am. (I could have easily paid 30 years worth out of pocket if I'd had to.)

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    Quote Originally Posted by JaneV2.0 View Post
    I find this trend fascinating and kind of disturbing--micromanaging every bodily function every minute of the day--and maybe, eventually, sharing one's whole medical dossier with an employer.

    Proud to say I didn't incur excessive medical costs for my employer, sluggish and contrary though I am. (I could have easily paid 30 years worth out of pocket if I'd had to.)
    I admit, I love my Fitbit. I was telling DD and her SO how it's actually strange: before I had a Fitbit I'd wake up and say, "I had a great sleep!" Now I check my Fitbit to see if I had a good sleep by checking the time slept in deep sleep, light sleep and REM.

    But, being a data geek, I find it fun and insightful.
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    I can generally tell I slept well when I wake up in the same position as when I fell asleep.

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