So, one of the newer, bigger hypes that is increasingly growing in the fitness industry are various brands and type of fit bands. I have a vivofit fit band myself, and have had it since Christmas. I will say, with my busy schedule, I do not exactly use the app that goes with my fit band. I downloaded the app and set it up just so I could get my fit band properly running, but I do not use the app anymore. You can choose to use it or not; depending on the kind of person you are. I have been exercising on and off for 11-12 years now, so I do not feel like I need the structure, plus I do not like that much structure. I personally like my workout programs to be random and free flowing.

The main con with the fit band is if you make any sudden quick jolts or movements, the "steps" on the band will count down as if you took a step. That is the main thing I do not like. I would like a pedometer that will calculate just my actual steps so I can really tell how many miles I have exercised, walked, jogged throughout the day. So, whenever I get excited to say, my fiancée for example about how many steps my fit band has dropped in what I have left, I be sure to specify/say to him, for example, I have gone and made 5,000 steps AND movements (since it calculates both in reality). So with that component I feel like it is slightly /a little bit of false advertising because all it says is how it just calculates your steps; just mentioned that sudden or accidental jolts/movements will decrease your steps as well.

The greatest bonus I am finding to this fit band, is, even though it does calculate random movements and not just steps it highly motivates me. I personally set my fit band settings for the "high activity" settings, so it started me off with goal of 7,500 steps/movements. And when I am driven, there is no stopping me. And this is what this fit band does for me. It highly motivates me. As I watch that pedometer numbers continue to drop, the more determined I am to make my goal (and then-some at times).

So it is a good investment for you for one of two reasons, one, if you are like me and get motivated by watching the numbers drop, or two, if the structure of the app that couples with the fit band appeals to you. I would only skip on it if the fact that the numbers decreasing sometimes to random movements that aren't walking or jogging bothers you since unfortunately there is no way to get around that. Also it tracks your hours of sleep, when you sleep, and a couple other functions, if you want just a pure and simple pedometer, I also would not invest in this.

Have a good night all! Hope this mini review helps somewhat when deciding about fit bands. Stay forever healthy and forever fit.