Anyone use activity monitor like Nike fuel band?

[subman]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

What's the objective of this within your training plan?

I just was thinking of tracking different work out activities to look back and see what I was doing mostly when I noticed physical improvements.

(plus they are cool)

And Kein EWWWW!

[Aquattro]

I've read that the output can be quite variable in accuracy on these types of devices, so if it's just a curious interest, it should be fine, but if you're attempting to reach performance or weight loss goals, it might not give you the right info.

[subman]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

I've read that the output can be quite variable in accuracy on these types of devices, so if it's just a curious interest, it should be fine, but if you're attempting to reach performance or weight loss goals, it might not give you the right info.

Very true I am amazed that very few of these have a heart rate monitor. One of the most important devices in any training.

I think I'm stuck with the fuel band as It's the only one I can buy that has been waterproofed I tend to swim more than any other cardio activity now a days.

[Aquattro]

I think I've only ever used my HR strap once. It was annoying to wear.

[subman]

True they are sometimes uncomfortable but when I started I found it invaluable to hit my taget heart range and maintain it. After 5 or so years I know it by feel and dont use it anymore but I recommend it to everyone just starting any new activity until they get to the point where they can feel their own comfot zone.

[kien]

Originally Posted by subman

I just was thinking of tracking different work out activities to look back and see what I was doing mostly when I noticed physical improvements.

(plus they are cool)

And Kein EWWWW!

I would never trust an accelerometer to accurately track my workouts. What it sounds like you are looking for is this: www.runkeeper.com

and possibly this and/or this.

Also, yes, that Kein guy is gross!

[subman]

Originally Posted by kien

I would never trust an accelerometer to accurately track my workouts. What it sounds like you are looking for is this: www.runkeeper.com

and possibly this and/or this.

Also, yes, that Kein guy is gross!

I don't really run (to many knee surgeries) anymore so kinda useless for me. I was looking at this though..
http://sites.garmin.com/swim/

And in all reality its just for fun lol

[kien]

Originally Posted by subman

I don't really run (to many knee surgeries) anymore so kinda useless for me. I was looking at this though..
http://sites.garmin.com/swim/

And in all reality its just for fun lol

don't let the name fool you. It tracks/logs more than just running. Pretty much any activity under the sun. I track running, swimming, cycling, walking, figure skating, weights, etc.

Garmin works too. If you're really serious you can get the 910xt which can count swim laps. I have a lot of friends using the garmin and they still import their garmin data into runkeeper because RunKeeper is more fun :-)

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by kien

because RunKeeper is more fun :-)

And he can be on our street team

[lastlight]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

And he can be on our street team

our?

maybe throw a run down or something before you say something like that.

The Skimmer King is killing you now too =)