Fitness

TECH NOW: Battle of the fitness bands

18 May 2013 - 12:58am
Let's take a quick spin through five of the newest models to see how they measure up: • Fitbit Flex, $99.95 • Jawbone UP, $129.99 • BodyMedia Core 2 (About $150 when it launches later this year) • Larklife $149 (with a mention of the ...
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TECH NOW: Battle of the fitness bands

18 May 2013 - 12:58am
But, this is still a glorified pedometer — and it costs $30 more than the Fitbit Flex. The Nike+ FuelBand is priced at $150. (Photo: Jennifer Jolly, Special for USA TODAY) Nike+ FuelBand and Larklife: Meh. Nike+ FuelBand and the Larklife get ...
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TECH NOW: Battle of the fitness bands

18 May 2013 - 12:58am
The Basis fitness band is priced at $200. (Photo: Jennifer Jolly, Special for USA TODAY) With so many new fitness tracking bands on the market, how do you figure out which one is right for you before you spend money? Let's take a quick spin ...
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TECH NOW: Battle of the fitness bands

18 May 2013 - 12:58am
The Basis fitness band is priced at $200. (Photo: Jennifer Jolly, Special for USA TODAY) With so many new fitness tracking bands on the market, how do you figure out which one is right for you before you spend money? Let's take a quick spin ...
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TECH NOW: Battle of the fitness bands

18 May 2013 - 12:58am
where your phone will send you an alert if you need to get up and move. It reminds me a lot of what the Jawbone UP was like when it first launched (see below for review of newer device). When it's really fully baked, it very well could be a ...
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TECH NOW: Battle of the fitness bands

18 May 2013 - 12:58am
I've always disliked that you have to wear this around your bicep, which can make a fitted blazer lumpy or draw a lot of strange ... and because it's Nike, I expected it to dominate this field. Yet, as an overall fitness tracker, measurement ...
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TECH NOW: Battle of the fitness bands

18 May 2013 - 12:58am
I've always disliked that you have to wear this around your bicep, which can make a fitted blazer lumpy or draw a lot of strange ... and because it's Nike, I expected it to dominate this field. Yet, as an overall fitness tracker, measurement ...
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TECH NOW: Battle of the fitness bands

18 May 2013 - 12:58am
I've been told that app support and other features are coming soon, but at $200 for this high-end wrist-watch-like tracker, I really want them now. What I like the best Basis is the direction it's going. For many years, fitness bands have felt ...
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TECH NOW: Battle of the fitness bands

18 May 2013 - 12:58am
Basis: Best for early-adopters, tech- and fitness-savvy enthusiasts. The brand new Basis offers the most promise, but it feels like it's not quite a finished product. Its sensors are sophisticated — tracking steps, heart rate (which the ...
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Workout clothes that work outside the gym too

17 May 2013 - 8:32pm
Anderson says that the new collection is intended for "women who are looking for comfort, style and motivation through their wardrobes." Harley Pasternak, who owns a private West Hollywood training studio and counts Rihanna, Lady Gaga and Kanye ...
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Workout clothes that work outside the gym too

17 May 2013 - 7:43pm
Last June, she partnered with online fashion platform and product development ... product feedback and for two years has collaborated on a namesake athletic shoe for men and women that's been spotted on some of his star clients, including ...
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TECH NOW: Battle of the fitness bands

17 May 2013 - 6:00pm
(Photo: Jennifer Jolly, Special for USA TODAY ... All of this data transmit wirelessly to a smartphone or laptop and can sync with partner apps like MyFitnessPal — which makes tracking your food easier than it's been in the past.
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TECH NOW: Battle of the fitness bands

17 May 2013 - 4:42pm
If all you want is really simple tracking and great online support, the $100 FitBit Flex is both cheap and easy. It's a really small wristband device that you can get with a variety of colored bands. But it's not as accurate as the BodyMedia or ...
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TECH NOW: Battle of the fitness bands

17 May 2013 - 4:42pm
If all you want is really simple tracking and great online support, the $100 FitBit Flex is both cheap and easy. It's a really small wristband device that you can get with a variety of colored bands. But it's not as accurate as the BodyMedia or ...
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TECH NOW: Battle of the fitness bands

17 May 2013 - 4:42pm
Fitbit makes other fitness-savvy devices, such as the Fitbit One — a little gadget you clip your pants or put in your pocket. The Jawbone UP integrates with 10 top fitness apps. (Photo: Jennifer Jolly, Special for USA TODAY) Jawbone UP ...
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TECH NOW: Battle of the fitness bands

17 May 2013 - 4:42pm
The Basis fitness band is priced at $200. (Photo: Jennifer Jolly, Special for USA TODAY) With so many new fitness tracking bands on the market, how do you figure out which one is right for you before you spend money? Let's take a quick spin ...
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TECH NOW: Battle of the fitness bands

17 May 2013 - 4:42pm
The Basis fitness band is priced at $200. (Photo: Jennifer Jolly, Special for USA TODAY) With so many new fitness tracking bands on the market, how do you figure out which one is right for you before you spend money? Let's take a quick spin ...
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Success of FitBit, Nike+ FuelBand fuels booming fitness tracker market

17 May 2013 - 8:09am
If you're a fan of wearable sport and fitness sensor devices, you'll be glad to know the trend is only getting hotter. According to a report from research firm IMS Research, fitness sensors, running and cycling computers and other sport trackers will hit ...
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Success of FitBit, Nike+ FuelBand fuels booming fitness tracker market

17 May 2013 - 8:09am
If you're a fan of wearable sport and fitness sensor devices, you'll be glad to know the trend is only getting hotter. According to a report from research firm IMS Research, fitness sensors, running and cycling computers and other sport trackers will hit ...
Categories: News

Success of FitBit, Nike+ FuelBand fuels booming fitness tracker market

17 May 2013 - 8:09am
If you're a fan of wearable sport and fitness sensor devices, you'll be glad to know the trend is only getting hotter. According to a report from research firm IMS Research, fitness sensors, running and cycling computers and other sport trackers will hit ...
Categories: News