Activity Tracking Devices

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Fit Step Pedometer

• Track more than steps with the revolutionary pedometer that accurately measures MVPA (moderate to vigorous

physical activity) as well.

$21.95-Individual Can also buy in packs for larger groups, which

makes the pedometer cheaper individually 15 Pedometers for $319.00 30 Pedometers for $629.00 100 Pedometers for $1,999.00

Cost

Does more than just calculate your step counts Price is reasonable Small and lightweight, while being easy to strap to

your side Oversized LCD display for easy viewing for all ages -Monitor progression of the NASPE and American

Heart Association recommendation of getting at least 60 minutes of MVPA a day (30 minutes for adults).

Easy to use

Pros

Accuracy of the steps Knowing how to calculate numbers to

determine different results for example, distance traveled, caloric expenditure, and total activity time

Remembering to record your data

Cons

• To track individual steps to monitor the activity

level of employees to help reduce health care costs and create an incentive program. For example, so many steps per month gets you

entered into for a chance to win…

Intended Use

All employees have the opportunity to participate

Log their steps each day for an entire month Calculate total steps for

the month Have to of reached so

many steps to be entered into drawing

Practical Application

Easy product to use Cost is very reasonable Can be used with all age levels Can be used during a variety of activities and

easily worn throughout the day

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GPS Watch • Train with this lightweight watch and see

your running, cycling, and swimming stats-at-a-glance. Then sync, analyze, and share your stats on your computer or app

on your phone.

Running

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Cycling http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEOqO9gT6g

E Swimming

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$299.99-All included: with heart rate monitor,

bike mount, cadence/speed sensors, and an altimeter

$199.99-Watch only $59.99- Cadence Speed Sensor $19.99-Bike Mount $69.99-Heart Rate Monitor

Cost

Pros

• Calculates data for 3 different sports• Tracks running indoors, outdoors, and on a treadmill• Lightweight• Waterproof• Speed sensors to monitor whether your speed has been

increasing as you become more in shape• An altimeter to monitor whether you were running or

biking up hills • Syncs, analyzes, and shares your stats online or to your

phone app• Tracks your swimming metrics, strokes, stroke type,

lengths, distance, and speed• Heart rate monitor to see if you are reaching your target

heart rate zones for your workout

Difficulty syncing the device to the computer or

app on your phone Price Per Device Value for the money Large and heavy for the wrist Screen display too small to read Heart rate monitor syncing to watch Accuracy

Cons

Intended Use

To track and monitor clients physical activity levels outside of working with a personal trainer. The device also could be used to start a triathlon class at the gym or work setting to help participates get started and monitor their progress.

Depending on funds will determine how many

devices are available for clients Upload your data for each week onto the

computer and then share with your personal trainer Monitor their progression Set goals for them to achieve

Practical Application

Great for beginners

Monitor their own progress Set goals for themselves

Provides feedback from 4 different types of activities

Overall great to keep track of your clients when they are not working with you

Pricing might be an issue

Recommendation

FitBit Force

Officially called the Force Wireless Activity + Sleep Wristband

3-axis accelerometer to measure your motion patternsAltimeter also measures floors climbed

Also contains a cylindrical vibration motor, which allows it to vibrate when alarms are set to go off.

Price: $129.95 each

free tracking membership at fitbit.com can be synced wirelessly to the Fitbit website through the

included USB dongle. You can also sync it with your mobile device through Bluetooth 4.0.

has an app can track calories consumed on the app tracks calories burned cycles through 7 screens: steps, time, floors climbed, alarm,

distance, very active minutes, and calories you can set alarms online or on the app that vibrate your

wristband when they are reached durable and waterproof doesn’t need batteries, can be charged with a cord

Pro’s

application is only available through Apple doesn’t track heart rate can only makes changes to the screen such as

time in the fitbit.com site only available in two colors

Con’s

Track movements in a day, calories burned,

and sleep Can be used to track every day movements,

then used for competitions and reward programs

Recommended: Track movements Increase movements

Intended use

MIO Heart Rate Watch

ECG accurate heart rate without a chest strap, watch, stopwatch

Price: $65.00

Checking Resting Heart Rate Making sure you stay within safe heart rate

zone Reaching target heart rate Tracking calories burned Timer

Intended Use

No chest strap needed Accurate Visual indicator of many screens Programmable Measures resting heart rate Calculates calories burned Water resistant to 30 meters

Pro’s

Only calculates calories while the timer is

started and when you check your heart rate May take more than 5 seconds to get the

heart rate from the fingers and may be hard to do while running

App only for apple

Con’s

Can be used by the runners to make sure

heart rate is getting into the most beneficial zones

Can be used by personal trainers to make sure clients are keeping their heart rate up

See how hard a client is working Monitor resting heart rate

Specific Uses

MOVband

http://movable.com/our-solutions/the-movementhttp://movable.com/our-solutions/how-it-works/

A wristband that tracks your daily steps and

lifetime mileage MOVband was born with a simple mission:

make movement fun and rewarding for kids and adults.

Product Description

3-axis accelerometer targets motion

measurement and control applications in portable consumer electronics.

Industry's smallest size and lowest power consumption.

High shock durability

MOVband Specs

1 MOVband tracking device 1 Black band - one size fits all 1 User Guide 1 USB cord - plugs directly into computer for

charging Optional Colors Optional Wall USB charger

Specs continued

Clocks up your daily moves Converts your moves into miles Tells the time Changeable strap Watch-like tracking device $30.00 with free account

Detailed Description

Young Children Older Adults Tracking Daily Tasks Walking Running Daily Chores Any Movement

Intended Use

Cheap Easy to use Great for younger population

Pros

Not Stylish Very Bland No Mobile app Not accurate Only can sync to computer Only tracks miles and steps Problems connecting to computer

Cons

Perfect for Younger population Perfect for the Maturing Adult population If looking for a cheap device to get started I would not use this with my clients Excellent in school setting

Recommendations

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Nike Fuel Band

http://www.nike.com/us/en_us/c/nikeplus-fuelband$149.00 or moreElusive band is $250.00

Available in three sizes: small, medium/large & extra-large

Includes two easy-to-insert links for a fine-tuned fit

USB charging cable and sizing tool included Ambient light sensor detects environmental

light levels and adjusts accordingly Bluetooth 4.0 pairing to IPhone, IPad, & IPod Optimized for the web Water-resistant

Product Description

Single, universal way to measure

movement of all kinds Measures whole body movement Earn “points” for all movements and

more for intense activity Can set daily Nike Fuel goals Light moves from red to green as

activity fill “gas”

Detailed Description

Tracks daily activities like running, walking

basketball, dancing etc. Set a goal: daily Nike Fuel goal See your Progress: band’s LED lights from red to

green, see when your most active and when not Stay motivated: Receive achievements and

rewards, hit milestones Tell the world: link activity through Facebook and

Twitter

Highlights

$149.00 or more Elusive band is $250.00

Product Cost

Serious workout users College/Adult population Running Walking Basketball Lifting weights Daily activities

Intended Use

Constantly reporting to IPhone for tracking Long battery life 2-3 weeks Keeps people motivated Stylish Tracks more that just moves and miles Connects through Bluetooth Tracks Calories, miles, & movements

Pros

Cost LED lights die out Points system has glitches Tracks walking around the kitchen sometimes

as much as running on a treadmill Needs a heart rate monitor No mobile app for smart phones

Cons

Automatically get data through devices Daily Weekly Monthly Yearly

Tracking

For college and adult population (Costly) Directed towards serious users Used by a lot of Athletes I would use this with clients Tracks many things easily I feel this product is great for people with

goals & serious about getting healthy

Recommendations

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Nike Fuel Video

What device would you be most likely to use?

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17% 17% 17%17%17%17%1. Mio HR Watch2. FitBit Force3. Nike Fuel Band4. MoveBand5. Pedometer6. GPS Watch