In recent years, the number of people who go in for sports on a daily basis has increased significantly. Of course, there are those who cannot do without various hamburgers, fried foods and a passive lifestyle, but such characters are becoming less and less. Walking through the park, you will definitely see several people running. Every citizen needs an incentive to engage. It is enough to replace driving a car with a walk, and the result will please you immediately.
Not so long ago, sports bracelets appeared on the international market. A stylish accessory may well become your incentive to play sports. Particularly popular are the Garmin Vivofit products, which I would like to review.
Bracelet design
This model can be used as a bracelet or as a watch. Girls most often choose bright colors for themselves, such as blue, purple or green, while men prefer gray or black. The original device looks very simple and resembles an electronic watch that was relevant back in school days.
Garmin Vivofit strap is made of high quality and solidrubber. Its coating is made in such a way that the product is protected from fingerprints or other contaminants. Cleaning the product will not cause inconvenience. The kit comes with two straps at once, one of which is designed for a man, and the second for a woman.
The device unit is removable and easy to remove if necessary, but the design of the product allows you to securely fix it before use, so you can not lose the bracelet during sports. The block has one button for installation. The strap retainer is made of plastic as a separate piece.
Convenience
The men's strap is longer than the women's, and even the holes start a little earlier. The Garmin Vivofit bracelet gives a lot of pleasant sensations during use. It should be borne in mind that comfort is an individual moment, depending on the width of the hand. Sometimes it happens that the strap does not fit the potential owner. If you conduct a social survey regarding the Garmin Vivofit, the reviews most often affect the weight of the device, because 25 grams is imperceptible. Users forget that they are wearing a bracelet. Thanks to the number of holes, the device can be adjusted according to the size of your hand.
Device block
When reviewing the Garmin Vivofit, the block review should be done first. The item is small in size. The display occupies the main part of the outer side. The most interesting thing is that the small device has a fairly large-scale screen, the dimensions of which are 25 by 10 millimeters. The LCD does not have a built-inbacklight on a reflective substrate, otherwise more energy would be required. The mirror backing promotes unhindered reading of information regardless of the time of day, only a minimal amount of light is enough. Garmin Vivofit data can be removed at any time, and two batteries (CR1632) are replaced once a year. There are 4 small screws on the back. Although this change is considered frequent compared to regular watches, keep in mind that the Garmin Vivofit is a Bluetooth Smart-enabled training computer. The device consumes a small amount of energy, so it can work for a year even with active daily use.
Sync
The Garmin Vivofit Bundle does not have interface ports, so you can share it with other equipment in one of the following ways:
1. With a computer or laptop using the Garmin ANT+ device that comes with the device.
2. With smartphones or tablets using Bluetooth Smart. Unfortunately, only some Apple products support this function, such as iPhone (from 4S model) and Samsung brand (Galaxy S3, S4 and Note 2 or 3).
It is possible to buy a Garmin Vivofit complete with a monitor that displays heart rate. Thus, another function will appear - a heart rate monitor. In this case, the device collects information continuously, and not on demand. Monitor connects to Garmin Vivofit using ANT+, no need forany setting.
Multipurpose use
Moisture protection is another advantage of this model. This quality of the device allows you to use it at a depth of up to 50 meters. Even intense rain cannot harm the Garmin Vivofit. All this expands the scope of the device. Swimmers wear it while swimming, divers use it while exploring the seabed, and regular users can shower without removing the wristband. You can use the device during all kinds of sports, which makes it in demand.
Device features
There is one button on the Garmin Vivofit screen that is needed to switch information. A miniature indicator instantly indicates the data that is currently displayed. The device will accurately show the number of steps you have taken in the last 24 hours. You can independently set the desired amount and see how much is left to the set goal. If you enter your exact height, age, and weight into your device, Garmin Connect software will calculate the number of steps you need to complete in a day.
The user can do the same, using kilometers as a measure of distance.
By purchasing a Garmin Vivofit, you save yourself the trouble of calculating how many calories you burn. Now the device will do everything for you. Many people use the device as a wrist watch, as the display shows the exact time.
A few nuances
It is necessary to talk about the degree of accuracy of the bracelet. Immediately it is worth mentioning the accuracy of the Garmin Vivofit calculations. Expert reviews indicate that the countdown of steps is delayed. This is all due to the fact that the device must process the information received and summarize. It should be taken into account that the user of the device does not always stand still, he can run, jump, walk, swim, etc. The question immediately arises: how to calculate steps from all actions? Only programmers can answer this question.
If you keep your hands in your pockets while walking, the bracelet moves in space differently from normal walking or running. In this case, the device does not always correctly indicate the number of steps. A nuance is inaccurate work while riding a swing, as the device perceives this process as a walk.
Device service
Once you had to download a program for your bracelet, then analyze your personal activity. Today, "cloud" services apply to all technologies, including Garmin Vivofit. It is necessary to bind the device to a personal computer or several. All product data is now stored on a service called Garmin Connect.
First you need to go through a short registration in the system. This is worth doing if you have this device that is synchronized with the account. If you are doing a full review of the Garmin Vivofit, the instruction will not hurt.
The main page of the site hasicons that provide quick access to the data of interest. For example, you want to know information about the number of steps taken.
It is possible to view data for a specific day, hour, month, year or week. This portal contains data from all Garmin bracelets. You can set the necessary goal yourself, track changes in weight and much more. Recruit your friends and compete with them, there is no better incentive than live competition.
