![]() That is great, but it also means that confusion reigns supreme, if you know what I mean. When it comes to wearable devices, you will find that there are many different levels of what many like to call waterproof technology. Oops! I am sorry, I forgot to mention splash-proof. What You Need To Know About Water-Proof and Water-Resistance On this page, we will take a look at the difference between waterproof and water resistance. Unfortunately, there is a lot of confusion surrounding the water quality of devices. Is my Fitbit waterproof is something that most Fitbit owners ask themselves. But I will say it’s a solid gadget for those who don’t want a lot of fuss and at $100 it’s a great price compared to other fitness trackers.Confused about whether your Fitbit is waterproof or not? Don’t worry. Keeping consumers interested in the product is a known problem in the fitness-tracking industry - and may not even lead to any weight loss. Will I use it for longer than three months? Who knows. The ability to log the foods I’ve eaten and see how many calories I’ve burned throughout the day are a plus as well. The little notification buzz I get to get up and move around every hour helped keep me going and is important in keeping metabolism up throughout the day. Then divide the total distance (in feet) taken by the number of steps to get your stride length (in inches).įitbit Flex 2 is perfect for those who just want to move more.Then go to the tracked exercise tile and the exercise recap to see how many steps were taken (this is in the impact on your day section on the bottom where it says +XXX).25 miles using the “MobileRun” feature – and walk normally Go to “Track Exercise” in the Fitbit App.My sensor normalized on its own but for those who need to calibrate, here’s how Fitbit recommends doing it in iOS: This happened to me the first few days as I compared my phone and the app for accurate readings. This is because, unlike your phone, Fitbit does not have a built-in GPS and everyone has a different stride. If you are still seeing a big difference it may be time to calibrate your sensor for stride. Be sure to wear your Flex 2 on your non-dominant hand for accuracy. You may notice a discrepancy in the number of steps your phone says you took and how many the Fitbit says you went in a day. ![]() One really cool thing about the Flex 2 is you can take it on a workout without your phone and it will record your steps, floors climbed and how far you went afterward if you sync it up with the app on your smartphone. That means you can take it in the shower or go swimming with the device.įlex 2 automatically tracks your laps in the pool, their duration and your caloric burn in the Fitbit app while you swim. A nice bonus is that it’s also water-resistant up to 164 feet. Like the original Flex, the Flex 2 also tracks sleep and can record your workouts. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for Fitbit) Fitbit also announced Adventures, a new Fitbit Challenge to keep you engaged, extended notifications for Blaze to keep you connected to what matters most, and exciting new designs and accessory partners that allow you to wear Fitbit Blaze and Alta effortlessly from day to night. NEW YORK – AUGUST 23: Fitbit Ambassador and former volleyball pro Gabby Reece helps introduce the next generation of two of the most iconic and ground-breaking fitness trackers – Fitbit Charge 2 and Fitbit Flex 2 on Augin New York City. In other words, those needing the motivation to get up and go or who need to break away from a sedentary lifestyle are the target consumer for this gadget. But, like the Flex, it’s geared toward those who just want the fitness basics like keeping track of steps or developing healthier habits. The Flex 2 is an upgrade from the original Flex band with a more customizable look and ability to go underwater. You can see how it held up by clicking on the video above. I took the lavender colored wristband out for a test drive in the park near TechCrunch’s San Francisco office this past week. The Flex 2 comes in several colors and you can get it in the metallic bracelet or pendant of your choice if you want to wear it as jewelry. It’s a slimmer version of other Fitbit models like the Blaze or Surge, but for about $100 this fitness tracker will count your steps, calories, let you log your food through the app and you can even go swimming with it. But the price and other bells and whistles of the Watch might be too much for those just looking for a simple way to track steps, laps and calories.Įnter Fitbit’s Flex 2, which starts shipping tomorrow morning. Apple’s latest Watch was met with great applause when the company announced in September the thing could take a dive in the pool and keep on ticking.
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