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’m a “liker” on facebook!
I would love to win this!
My fitness goal is to lose the 10lbs that I’ve gained since I returned to working full time 2.5 years ago, then lose another 10-15lbs to get down to a healthy weight for my frame. I’d also love to train for a 1/2 marathon in the spring!
My current fitness goal is to work more strength training into my workouts!
PS: I’m already a fan on FB! Please add another entry for me!
And my fitness goals right now are more lifting…it’s always the thing I’m happiest to skip at the gym!
I am hoping to rebuild my lean muscle I lost during pregnancy and become more consistent with my cardio.
My goal is to get back into a weight lifting routine so I can finally finally do a pull up! Also I totally want that tricep/shoulder muscle line.
My immediate goal is to get back to the gym regularly in the AM! Things went a little nuts around here when we bought a new house, moved, and I started a job all in the same week. For the past few weeks, my schedule has been way off!
My more distant goal is to run a half marathon!! I did a 10 miler in May, half marathon here I come!
Very cool! My dad has a BodyBugg, which I think might be similar (?). I love looking at the stats and numbers, so this thing looks right up my alley.
My goals are mostly weight loss but also endurance and strength. I have one week of Chalean Extreme left and am then going to do a Chalean Extreme/Turbo Fire hybrid. I’m so excited to start up TF! I’ve done some sneak peeks of videos and they are tough but the music and Chalene really keep you going.
Someday I’d like to get into running as well. I have done a couple 5ks but nothing past that.
I’m a loyal follower!
Oh, and I’m already a fan on facebook!
As a marathon runner and fitness enthusiast, being on bed rest for four months while I’m pregnant with twin girls is hard! What’s helped is setting some goals after I’m pregnant. One of them is to first begin walking again every day and then running so I can run a half-marathon. The other is just to move as much as possible!
Current Fitness Goal: to get down to 20% body fat. Currently sitting at 23% and aiming to tone up and slim down in time for my sister’s wedding in December and then beach ready for my annual Mexico birthday vacation in February. Working toward my best bikini body yet!
My goal is to get back my motivation to work out 5x’s a week. School and work have taken over and the gym has fallen by the wayside!
I’m currently participating in the Fitmixer bootcamp trying to increase my body muscle and lose a little body fat. I’m at a pretty healthy weight for my hieght but I always feel like I could lose a few pounds 🙂
My current fitness goal is to train for a 10k! I am on my first week of a 16-week plan.
My current fitness goal is to do more weight training. I’ve been focusing on running recently and have not been mixing up my workouts and challenging my body. Time to start today! And I’m already a fan on facebook :).
I am seeing a herbalist to get my body back in balance so it functions correctly. I also have one more mountain to conquer before the end of the year.
My goal is to maintain my fitness level throughout my pregnancy 🙂
I liked you on Facebook! My goal is to increase lean muscle mass and stamina during my runs while I train for my first 10K, which is something I would have thought would be impossible for me to run just a year ago. I am impressed with how much my body is capable of when I push myself 🙂
I would like to lose the freshman 30 before I graduate next spring! It’s so hard to find the time to exercise and cook healthy meals while trying to pull good grades and working an insane amount of hours, but I’m really trying to commit! Thank you for the awesome giveaway 🙂
My first goal is to keep to my fitness schedule, with so many things going on its definitely easy to veer off, especially in the winter months. And with my actual fitness and body goals, I would like to increase my muscle mass and get stronger and well as increasing my endurance.
I have a long term and a short term…Long term is to never stop exercising:) and short term is to increase my cross training to avoid injury. I tend to get stuck in a running-only based training plan which leads me to some not so awesome Runners Knee.
I have a long term and a short term…Long term is to never stop exercising:) and short term is to increase my cross training to avoid injury. I tend to get stuck in a running-only based training plan which leads me to some not so awesome Runners Knee.
I already like you on facebook!
My fitness goal is getting back to running 2-3 times a week. I’ve been out of the running game for 6 weeks with a broken foot. I’m super excited about getting back into a fitness routine!
After a rather weak first trimester, I want to get my bootie back in gear and gain my pregnancy weight at a steady pace (want to avoid those stretch marks if I can and have as healthy a bebe as possible!).
I am a stats geek so I would eat this up.
wow this seems like a great tool i have.. im working on less cardio and more weights which is way out of my comfort zone but pretty exciting
I want to decrease my body fat percentage. I recently added heavy weight lifting to my routine!
already liked on fb:)
p.s. I’m a fan on Facebook!
My goal is to be able to lean out a little bit. I have the muscles but just don’t have the definition I like. This Bodymedia tool would totally help me keep track of my calorie needs!
Liked you on Facebook!
I’m already a fan on Facebook!
My current fitness goal is to increase lose some inches (particularly in the arm and thigh areas) and increase my overall lean muscle mass. I am not so concerned about my weight but I want to be leaner and stronger!
Also been a FB follower foreva!
I’ve liked you on FB for a long time!
I’m running a 1/2 marathon in January, so my fitness goal is to improve on my time from last year.
I have two fitness goals right now: to increase my muscle mass and to do a headstand in yoga!
My fitness goal– strive for MY PERSONAL best! I want to stop comparing myself to others, get leaner, get stronger, and listen to MY body! And I am a Facebook fan already. I read all your posts and love your balanced view on health and fitness as well as your focus on the most important things– family, friends, all we have to be grateful for! Thank you! I would love this tool to help me reach my goals 🙂
I want to gain muscle so I won’t be “skinny fat”! This would be great!
My goal is to burn more calories in my workouts. I aim for about 30 mins of cardio daily- my new goal is to work harder in that 30 mins instead of having to work out longer!
I’d like to get back to my postpartum weight and cardio endurance. It’s taken me so much longer with kiddo #2!
I follow you on Facebook.
My current goal is to show up to each session at the gym. No mindlessly hanging out on the elliptical. I really want to rebuild some muscle that I’ve lost over the last few months.
I like you on facebook (and in real life, haha)!
Liked on Facebook (name Medina)
My goal is to lose a little bit of body fat, tone up all over, and get back in the swing of working out for improved overall health. I’ve been searching out for a fitness gadget like this to help me learn more about my body and improve my health!
Just became a FB fan!
I want to increase my lean body mass, as well!
My fitness goal is to run a full marathon! The race is November 10 in Santa Barbara and I’m nervous but so excited. The second I cross the finish line, the hours of training will all be worth it!