So one of my new year goals was to get more in shape. Besides the typical cardio, strength training, and flexibility exercises, I decided to get a tracker to quantify how many steps I take a day.
I was very fortunate to be able to purchase the new Fitbit Inspire. It's a brand new device only available for corporate, health wellness patients, and other big groups for their employees and patients. From what I've been reading on the net, it may or may not be available to the general public sometime soon. I have to admit, that I was hesitant in trying out this device, because I really did not like wearing the previous generation Fitbit Charge 2 device at all. It was bulkier, not very comfortable, and I hated how the heartbeat sensor flashed all the time. I decided to try a inconspicuous device that you couldn't even notice that you were wearing, was swimproof, and just had the basics of being a pedometer and showing the time. After two days of wearing this device, I can honestly say it's a much improvement over the previous generations of trackers and you won't even notice that you're wearing it. Sure, it wouldn't attract attention like a Swiss watch, be as smart as a Apple Watch, or have the durability of a G-shock, but it's my favorite pedometer to date (plus it is more accurate and convenient than carrying my bulky iPhone everywhere to record my steps). The face of the watch can be changed to multiple different options, but they are all very similar. A couple different fonts, or how much basic information that you want displayed is all the customization that you can get. The OLED display is nice, because it is very easy to read in the bright sun. There's only one button for turning the display on or off, but there is a built-in accelerometer that detects when you flick your wrist up and the display lights up automatically. Thank god for technology! Basics such as steps, calories burned, high intensity cardio, distance walked, or an exercise virtual drill sergeant that buzzes ever hour if you haven't walked are the default menus. You're also able to set alarms that vibrate your wrist or timers as well. However, you need to have a smartphone to use this device to the fullest. You're able to compete with your friends, join competitions, and update the device. One thing of note, is that this device charges fast. I put it on it's USB charger and it literally charged from 35% to 75% in about 45 minutes. You'll be able to put your electronic leash in no time and not skip a beat tracking your steps! The manual said that this device lasts up to 5 days on a charge. Note: 2/26/19 Review Update: If you have all the notifications and incoming text messaging buzzing turned on, battery life can as short as 3 days. I've recently just disabled text notifications and hope that it would last the work week. If you are more geeky about your stats, they do offer the Inspire HR that includes a heartbeat sensor, can sync with your phone's GPS to track where you've walked and other additional information. I just wanted something simple so I stuck with the regular version. If your company offers this product at a discount or subsidizes your purchase, it's a great way to track your steps!
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