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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I used to do a bootcamp 3-4 times a week, but I slacked off due to a busy schedule and have lost all my muscle tone! My goal is to get my muscles back!!
After having my first baby, I’m trying to lose 35 pounds!! I completed a triathlon shortly before becoming pregnant and I’m trying to inch up towards that for next year. I’m really motivated right now and this is a great tool.
PS – I’m already a Facebook fan 🙂
My current fitness goal is to keep my mileage up and run a great 10K next weekend.
My current fitness goal is TONING up (I recently lost 15 pounds, now it’s time to tighten up a bit!) and to improve my 5k time.
I’m already a fan on facebook!
My current fitness goal is to run a 5k without stopping. I’m just starting to get into eating well and exercising consistently and this would be amazing motivation and feedback!
My goal is to lose the baby weight I gained while I was pregnant! Reading your posts about being pregnant and life with a baby are so awesome and helpful to read!
Lose body fat is definitely my #1 goal. Then, I want to tone!
My current fitness goal is to shed about 10 lbs of body fat while maintaining my lean body mass.
Love your workouts!
I’m a fan on facebook!
I am a facebook fan too! 🙂
Already like you on FB!
I am already a big Facebook fan- always looking forward to your posts especially the ones about olivia!
I’m already a fb fan!
My current fitness goal is to run a half marathon! I am working my way up in mileage and am planning to do one the first weekend in December.
I already like your page on FB! And follow on Twitter 🙂
I would like to tone and increase muscle mass! I’m already a fan on facebook – LOVE your blog 🙂
My Fitness goal is to maintain a healthy appetite and to get fitness in in-between classes and studying! More yoga as well!
My current goal is to drop body fat and increase muscle tone!
I liked the Fitnessista on Facebook! (:
I’m already a fan on FB too 🙂
I liked you in FB!
My current fitness goals are to lose the last ten pounds and tone up.
My goal is to add more weights into my routine. I tend to focus too much on cardio!
3.5 months post baby and just realized my abs are so non-existent they are sore from just getting the hiccups! Goodness! That’s a sign it’s time to get serious!
I also liked your FB page 🙂
Surprisingly enough, my fitness goal is to get healthy. (aka- gain weight) I love sweating and I love eating “clean” – however, I find myself taking it to far and am trying to get some health back by eating healthy fats etc. This would be great as I am always trying to track my calories in order to gain more weight. (I know, I know, what a weird problem to have!!)
And I’ve liked you on Facebook FOREVA!
I’m pregnant and have completely become a couch potato, my goal is to get back into my active lifestyle and stay healthy!
My current fitness goals include training for a half marathon and dropping 10 pounds. for me it’s a numbers thing- I’ve outlined a plan and am down 2 so far!!
My fitness goal is always to be better today than I was yesterday. Whatever that may mean each day.
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I also “like” fitnessista on facebook….if only there was a “love” button!
I have a few fitness goals –
1) Lose fat (10lbs), increase lean body mass
2) Be able to do a real push up – may not seem that hard to some, but after my neck injury, my left upper body has been weak and so this is a huge challenge
3) Be able to do a real unassisted pull up – see reason for #2
4) Complete a sub 2 hour half marathon – this would be HUGE for me 🙂
I liked you on facebook!
PS I like Fitnessista on facebook already 🙂 YAY!
And I’m already a facebook fan 🙂
Hmmm… I have lots of fitness goals! I want to be able to do 15 “man” push-ups, I want to run 10k by May 27, and of course, fitting into a jean size one smaller than my current would be awesome too!
My goal is to increase running distance.
I also “like” you on facebook 🙂
My current fitness goal is to complete a half marathon! I’m about to start training so this should be interesting. 🙂
And I’m already a Facebook fan 🙂
I’m a devoted exerciser but just started running. I used to say that I would only run if someone was chasing me, but now I want to run a 5k!
My current fitness goal is to practice yoga more and gain my flexibility back. I would also like to run a half marathon in the spring =)
Bodybugg! I own one. They’re great informational and personalized tools for fitness. For instance, even though I read it many times, the bodybugg proved that lifting weights burned more calories in a shorter amount of time. I’d kill myself for an hour of kickboxing and burn 100 calories less than a half-hour of moderate weight lifting.
I don’t like that after spending a ton of money, you still have to pay a subscription fee, so mine often collects dust and I bust it out when I’m in a rut and need some motivation.
I also “like” the fitnessista on facebook!
My goal is to lean out and increase my running distance. Also to bring yoga back into my life!
Also a Facebook fan!
My current goal is to strength train more regularly to help me overcome some running injuries!
My fitness goals are currently to get back to being more active and lose the weight I have gained back.