Does this track calories burned even when not moving? Will it tell you what you're burning even while sleeping or sitting at a desk?
1643376
It does track while you're sleeping that I've noticed. At midnight it resets automatically and when I get up there's a calorie count. It's different every day I look. I haven't looked at the calorie count when I'm sitting down so I'm not sure if it does. I've been focusing on my steps for the day. Ill have to check it out. I hope this helps.
1643377
yes it does. it assumes a certain amount of calories burned based on the profile you fill out, i.e. your age, height, weight, whether you are mostly sedentary (have a desk job, etc.), then will add to that amount if you do certain activities, which you can log -- riding a bike for 30 minutes, run on a treadmill, etc. The Zip doesn't track your sleep, but I wear mine anyway at night, and when I get up in the morning, for example, after only a few steps it already had logged 300+ calories burned, so yes, it estimates normal activity throughout the day. If at the end of the day you haven't logged enough steps, though, I believe it will adjust. yes it does. it assumes a certain amount of calories burned based on the profile you fill out, i.e. your age, height, weight, whether you are mostly sedentary (have a desk job, etc.), then will add to that amount if you do certain activities, which you can log -- riding a bike for 30 minutes, run on a treadmill, etc. The Zip doesn't track your sleep, but I wear mine anyway at night, and when I get up in the morning, for example, after only a few steps it already had logged 300+ calories burned, so yes, it estimates normal activity throughout the day. If at the end of the day you haven't... » Read More yes it does. it assumes a certain amount of calories burned based on the profile you fill out, i.e. your age, height, weight, whether you are mostly sedentary (have a desk job, etc.), then will add to that amount if you do certain activities, which you can log -- riding a bike for 30 minutes, run on a treadmill, etc. The Zip doesn't track your sleep, but I wear mine anyway at night, and when I get up in the morning, for example, after only a few steps it already had logged 300+ calories burned, so yes, it estimates normal activity throughout the day. If at the end of the day you haven't logged enough steps, though, I believe it will adjust. « Show Less
1643378
Yes, it will account t for calories burned while your sleeping or sitting at your desk. I thought my unit was broken, I would get ready to wear my FB and it would have the sleep calories already log on the unit.
1643379
I don't think so, but there are other fitbit devices that do. Check the Fitbit website.
1643380
This particular Fitbit will not track calories when not moving. It is primarily a pedometer. Fitbit does have other gizmos that can measure you when you are sleeping.
1643381
It tracks an "estimated" amount I think based on your height/ weight, and adds to this number based on your steps. So, yes, it records calories burned even while you sleep.
2195102
I think that is how it actually measures calories loss is by heart rate, but since it downloads the data, it doesn't show you anything real time. The Bluetooth version might, but I'm not sure. Its an awesome unit ... love it.
1211734
This one does distance, steps taken and calories. I always question how accurate the calories are on these little pedometers but then I question that on any exercise machines also. Let's face it, if we eat too much we know it.
2265918
When i wore this device with the heart rate monitor and did crossfit, it said i did 68 calories for a 17 minute session, so i dont believe it does monitor calories very well unless your covering a distance. crossfit is a high intensity constantly varied workout
262328
It seems to measure your calories burned based on you checking your heartrate. I have noticed while in the midst of exercising and I check my heartrate with the watch, after it gets a clear read on my heart, the calories burned display shows either more or less calories in the totals.
1184946
not sure what you mean by metabolism. But if you are asking whether it tracks calories burned - then yes. And it does it two ways. First it has a baseline that is determined by the height and weight information that you enter. And then, when you take your heart rate - it will calculate the calories based upon that for a time period (not sure how long it takes to go back to the baseline). It's the only one I found in this price range that does that.
1159090
The Fuelband works as a general activity monitor. If you don't move the arm or leg it is on during exercise (or walking, etc) it won't register. Still, if you use it to keep you motivated to move more and be active, it's OK. The software which is useful for seeing how you are doing and provides some motivation worked for me only on newer PC's. You are better off with an HRM if you want to gauge workout intensity (calories burned). Those work best with a chest strap, which are uncomfortable to wear all day.
10009
No heart rate monitor is required. It will read your heart rate while on your wrist. It tracks your calories by how much it estimates based on your movements. So even if you dont wear it, you will find estimated calorie burn in your watch. If you are looking for actual calorie burn while work out then this watch is not helpful. Also step counter is not accurate. It sense based upon the movement of your hand not step.
1229883
It should although I have no experience with elliptical trainers .it would record each movement as a step .The calories burned would not necessarily be accurate as you are not walking per se but one could use the companion app MyFitnessPal to estimate calories burnd baed on time on the trainer .
1271799
I think it does but I can't be sure..... Hmmm I'm sure it does, I used it while on deployment and I remember monitoring calories burned during my workouts.
1537712
D. Rein, I am debating purchasing one of these. I've really gotten into workout dvds and I'm tracking my calories without much success on my scale. I am hoping one of these can help me adjust my workout/eating to reach my goals. Which do you think would be better for me? I work a desk job so most of my day is sedentary. I'm also continuously tired and am excited to have something that tracks my sleep. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
284963
No. And it doesn't do calories burned. It does not have a heart rate monitor. If it has this feature, I never paid attention to it because it was not something that was/is important to me.
1727425
Yes it does. You will have to reset each day though cause if you don't it will keep count of calories burn all the time and doesn't reset itself.
847742
The display screen will count calories, track time on treadmill, and tells you the distance you walked. However, you are not able to enter your weight in and the calories are just a general calories burned opposed to being accurate for your weight. It does have a heart rate monitor built on display. The calories, time and distance will rotate between those numbers instead of having them stationary on the screen. The treadmill has (I think) around 6 different workout settings that are preset. The display screen will also show you what looks like a track and you are able to see how far along you are in the workout etc. Hope this helps! The display screen will count calories, track time on treadmill, and tells you the distance you walked. However, you are not able to enter your weight in and the calories are just a general calories burned opposed to being accurate for your weight. It does have a heart rate monitor built on display. The calories, time and distance will rotate between those numbers instead of having them stationary on the screen. The treadmill has (I think) around 6 different workout settings that are preset. The display screen will also show you what looks like a track and you are able to see how far along... » Read More The display screen will count calories, track time on treadmill, and tells you the distance you walked. However, you are not able to enter your weight in and the calories are just a general calories burned opposed to being accurate for your weight. It does have a heart rate monitor built on display. The calories, time and distance will rotate between those numbers instead of having them stationary on the screen. The treadmill has (I think) around 6 different workout settings that are preset. The display screen will also show you what looks like a track and you are able to see how far along you are in the workout etc. Hope this helps! « Show Less
234508
It tracks steps, miles walked, and calories burned. Once you get your account set up on line you can track these items plus track your calorie intake (with a little effort on your part). The FitBit has helped me to lose 16 lbs so far and it keeps you "honest".
1835021
yes it sure does it tracks time worked out and calories burned and total fat burn %
1229524
No, it does not track steps or miles, just heart rate. But it keeps track of your calories burned, hours spent in activity and how long you are in your target heart rate zone.