Reader Review: BodyMedia Fit giveaway-ENDED
I’m kind of obsessed with fitness gadgets.
Not really in the sense that I own a ton of them, but they fascinate me. For some, I can never get over how ridiculous (or inappropriate?) they are:
and others, I watch and notice other runners or gym-goers using them before doing my own research and potentially committing to a purchase.
A couple of the things I thoroughly watched and researched before biting the bullet and getting my own: the iPod (it scared me for a long time, as does most technology, but it’s so much more useful and user-friendly than I imagined), the heart rate monitor (I use my Polar for almost every workout) and the Garmin for running.
I’m the same way with popular fitness DVDs. Even if I don’t commit to the workout or follow the specified plan, I enjoy watching them occasionally to get new moves for my classes and personal workouts. Some of the best I’ve tried: Physique 57, Insanity, Zumba, Shiva Rea and TurboFire.
The first time I did TurboFire, I couldn’t help but wonder what the heck some of the participants were wearing on their arms.
It wasn’t a heart rate monitor or iPod, so after a quick Google search, I found something similar:
A BodyMedia Fit device.
So what is it?
A device that assists with meeting fitness goals. You wear the armband throughout your day – it tracks how many calories you burn, how many steps you take, when you were most active and how much sleep you get. You can send this data to a computer or smartphone, enter what you eat and set goals. The activity manager keeps you on track with specific feedback about your progress.
Here’s an idea of what the dashboard looks like:
You do have to have a subscription to access the dashboard ($6.95/month and first 3 months are free).
Anyway, when I first found out about it, I was excited to eventually add one to my collection, but after I became pregnant and wasn’t trying to reach any new fitness goals, I didn’t think it was necessary.
BodyMedia recently offered to send me one to try, but instead I thought it would be fun to do a giveaway.
One lucky winner will receive their choice between the wireless device (which uses Bluetooth capabilities to transport data to your computer)
or the Core (which connects to the computer via USB).
This giveaway has ended!
Congratulations to the lucky winner:
(I did a random number generator for the page the winner would be on, then the comment on that page- so page 13, comment 11)
Since I didn’t hear from this giveaway winner in two weeks, I picked a new winner via Facebook challenge. (10/21)
Congrats, girl! Send me your info (fitnessista at gmail dot com) and I’ll send it along to the BodyMedia fairy 🙂
Thank you again to everyone for entering! Stay tuned for lots of awesome giveaways.
xoxo
Gina
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To lose the 12 lbs Ive gained and get back in my clothes!
Already a facebook fan… duh! 🙂
My fitness goal is to become stronger and to do regular exercise. I’ve started Crossfit and do it 5 days a week so I’m well on my way to my goals!
I’m about to run my 4th marathon next Sunday! After I finish that, I plan to take a little break from long distance running and my new fitness goal will be to incorporate more resistance training and HIIT! 🙂
I have always wanted to try one of these! My current goal is to lose the baby weight … My little man is two weeks old!
This fall I’m trying to incorporate more strength training into my workouts- it’ll be an all-around benefit and help with some of my health troubles. I started adding a few strength exercises to each workout and have already seen a slight improvement in how I feel! I’d love to use this little gizmo to keep track of my progress 🙂
Oh, and I’m already a Facebook fan! LOVE getting your posts in my newsfeed!
P.S. I liked your FB page 🙂
I am already a fan on FB!
I’m already a fan on facebook.
My current fitness goal is to get rid of a few extra pounds after a little too much summertime indulging!
I’m currently pregnant, so my current fitness goal is to stay active and healthy through my pregnancy. The device would come in extremely handy after the baby arrives and I am trying to get back into shape!!
I liked you on Facebook 🙂
I am a fan of Fitnessista on facebook!!
I am currently trying to shed a couple pounds by cleaning up my diet mostly, but like you, also strength training more, I love cardio, but dislike strength training 🙂
My current fitness goal is to lose 4 more pounds by November! Then, I’ll have 4 or 5 more until my final goal and weight maintenance. I just started Insanity (holy INSANE) so hopefully that will help.
This little gadget looks awesome though, I’d love to try it. Thanks for the giveaway 🙂
My goal is the same as yours! To increase lean body mass. Oh and to stop eating so much sugar!
I also just added you as a friend on Facebook!
Increase endurance and mental toughness and eliminate added sugar!
I have 2 fitness goals. I would like to lose about 10 lbs, and I would like to start using heavier dumbells for my strength training. I think both of these are doable by January. Such a great giveaway, by the way 🙂
My fitness goal is to get stronger and eat clean as possible!
I love fitness gadgets also and think the BodyMedia Fit would be awesome to get stats!
P.S. I liked “you” on facebook 🙂
My goal is to lose 15lbs by February 1, 2013. I have really been slacking (stopped running & started eating alot more than I should) and gained about 20 lbs in the last year.
I already like you on FB 🙂
My fitness goal is to trim the midsection – get lean and toned! I am a gadget-geek and would love to win this!
my current fitness goal is to increase my cardio endurance…i can do sprints, but want to be able to run longer! also, similarly to you, i want to increase my lean body mass as well! i want to be much stronger than i am.
My fitness goals are to lean up, get more muscles and tone down. Also looking to get a six-pack.
My fitness goal is to get back into running shape and into my pre-pregnancy jeans (minus the muffin top!)
My current goal is to run the “turkey trot” (a 5k on Thanksgiving ) in 24 minutes. My current record is 24:40 and I have been doing speed ( for me) workouts….I am so excited to beat my record!!
I’m already a Facebook Fitnessista FAN-Friend 😀
My main fitness goal is to tone it up! I used to be a Cardio queen but have recently developed a love for strength training (partially in thanks to your blog 🙂 ) There is nothing that makes me feel better than a good weight routine! Thanks Gina!
My goal is to definitely decrease body fat. I’m not at all overweight, but I’m through two rounds of p90x and I KNOW my diet is preventing me from showing how muscular and strong I really have gotten.
My current goal is to find a new gym where I just moved to and to adopt a new spin class schedule!
Liked you on Facebook…couldn’t find a “love” button 🙂
I “liked” you on Facebook 🙂
Fitness Goals:
Increase Lean Muscle Mass
Decrease Fat Percentage from 25-26 to 23ish
be able to hold a handstand for 10 seconds
get my (easy) mile average to under 9. its at 9.5 right now which is 2 minutes better than when I started running in March! Ah!
I already like/subscribe on FB
🙂
I’m trying to increase lean body mass too and strengthen my core. First, I need to get better at sticking to a routine.
My current fitness goal is to get better at yoga and finally be able to do the crane pose! I have been trying for a while and I still can’t get it!
My fitness goal is just to keep up some level of activity. I work wonky hours, and while I used to be a morning exerciser, I can’t do that anymore because it’s too dark outside and the gym isn’t open. So, I have to be extremely aware of where I am in my “day” when I work out and schedule it even more so than people who work “normal” hours.
I’m a Facebook fan!
My current fitness goal is to train up/increase strength and CV for ‘Tough Guy’ in January, an assault course here in the UK designed to emulate WW1 conditions and to push each person to their physical and mental limits (FRICK: http://vimeo.com/36682151# … eep).
I get nervous at times and keep wanting to give up, especially when my legs and back are burning, but then think of all the people who do things like this as a job. I’m also doing it to raise money for ‘Combat Stress’ ( a charity that helps soldiers/air force/navy that have suffered trauma or suffer from PTSD) so that element is keeping me on track!
BRING ON THE COURSE(/wish me luck…!) 🙂
Already ‘like’ and recommending you to all on Facebook too 🙂
My current fitness goal is to build a little muscle and at the same time, shed a little fat. And I’m trying to do it all at home, so that feels like a little bit of an extra challenge. But I’m working on it. And I’m not on FB, so this is all I’ve got. 🙂
My current fitness goal is to increase flexibility to prevent injury.
Over the last nine months, I’ve lost about 50 pounds, but I still have another 10 to go, so that’s my current goal! I’m also working on toning up my abs and thighs, primarily. Small steps. 🙂
I already like Fitnessista on Facebook!
My current goal: to gain more muscle mass!
Of course I like you on Facebook!
My current fitness goal is to run the Turkey Trot in our town at thanksgiving! Not in any time…just to run it!
I am looking to tone up and increase my strength! I would love to have this device and use it to reach my goals! Recently, It has been hard for me to be successful with my fitness goals and I think this would give me the extra push that I need!
Fitness Goal: become more accountable for myself. I am a fitness instructor as well and I want to lead by example. This would be a fantastic tool.