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| View Larger Image | GoWear fit Lifestyle and Calorie Management System | Health and Beautyby BodyMedia
| List Price: | $199.99 | | Price: | $179.99 | | You Save: | $20.00 (10%) | | | Available: | Usually ships in 24 hours |
| | Sales Rank: | 286th |
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FEATURES | - Clinically proven to accurately track calories, steps, physical activity levels and sleep efficiency
- Helps you set healthy weight loss goals – and reach them
- Easy-to-use Online Activity Manager helps you monitor your progress over time
- Optional Display gives you minute-to-minute updates
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| GoWear fit Display Device
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The GoWear fit display gives you convenient access to your data – allowing you to track your progress minute-to-minute, day to day! It can be worn as a watch, or clipped to your shirt, pants or bag. Simply sync your GoWear fit armband with the Display and go about your day. It’ll help motivate you to take the stairs, park your car in the furthest spot, or walk your dog the extra block to meet your daily goals!
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EDITORIAL REVIEWS |
Product Description
The comprehensive system that measures your daily activity to help you define and reach your individual goals. Ever wonder how many calories you re burning while walking, doing chores or just sitting still How efficiently you re sleeping. Or how active you really are over the course of a week. The clinically tested, GoWear Fit system collects this data and reports back with helpful, easy-to-digest information, including diet and exercise tips for reaching your fitness goals. It s simple. Simply attach the GoWear Fit Multi-Sensor Armband to your left arm it collects all your physical data throughout the day and week, including calories burned, physical activity, steps taken, sleep duration and sleep efficiency. It s personalized includes FREE 3-month subscription! Upload the data the armband collects to the GoWear Fit Online Activity Manager FREE 3-month subscription included (monthly subscription applies thereafter) for your personalized results and helpful suggestions. With your subscription, you ll receive your own web page that saves all the information from your armband, revealing insights into your habits, daily/weekly trends and tips for making positive changes. Discover the personalized way to reach your health and fitness goals. Order your GoWear Fit Multi-Sensor Armband from Brooksone today! |
Amazon.com Product Description
Do you ever wonder how many calories you burn playing with the kids? Or how many steps you take on the way to work? GoWear fit is a clinically proven system that turns your body's everyday information into a tool to help you manage a healthy lifestyle. The GoWear fit armband measures how many calories you burn, how many steps you take, how physically active you are, and how much sleep you're getting. .caption {font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; } img.withlink {border:1px black solid;} View larger. Simply wear it during the course of your regular day, then plug it into your computer and upload your data to your personal GoWear fit Online Activity Manager. The Manager will help you establish your goals, track your progress, and give you tools to help you know how many calories you're eating, on average, per day. Want to know how you're doing right now? Purchase the optional GoWear fit display and clip it onto your shirt, pants, or bag. It'll give you minute-to-minute updates on your data--all day, every day! The GoWear fit Online Activity Manager is FREE for three months with Amazon purchase. A small subscription fee applies thereafter: $6.95 per month with a 12-month commitment, $9.95 per month for a six-month commitment, or $12.95 per month with no commitment. View larger. The System The GoWear fit system is different from all other performance monitors on the market. It's not a heart-rate monitor, a GPS device, or a simple pedometer. Instead, it's a system that includes: GoWear fit multi-sensor armband GoWear fit Online Activity Manager (subscription based) GoWear fit minute-to-minute display (optional) click here for specifications Multi-Sensor Armband Your armband is a small computer that measures a variety of physical characteristics, including motion, steps, galvanic skin response, skin temperature, and heat flux. It's the only multi-sensor monitor that can accurately track: Calorie burn Physical activity Steps taken Sleep duration Sleep efficiency Your GoWear fit has multiple sensors. Those innovative sensors take five different "views" of your life: View larger. GoWear fit Online Activity Manager Your Online Activity Manager is a personalized Web page that helps you see the information collected by your armband, including: Daily caloric expenditure Daily caloric intake based on a nutritional tool with more than 30,000 foods to choose from Calorie balance Total physical activity (sedentary, moderate, and vigorous) Total steps taken Sleep duration and efficiency The Manager is what makes it possible for you to view your data. It also features tools that allow you to set goals, record your weight and waist circumference, assess your average daily caloric intake, print reports for later review, and monitor your body's progress over time. Your monthly subscription gives you unlimited access to your data, the nutritional assessment tool, printable reports, and the ability to see your trends up to 90 days at a time. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 150 reviews)
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10 Lbs Lost in 4 Weeks! by Minnesotan  4 Stars
November 09, 2009
This review is a long but covers things not covered in other reviews. You'll notice a long list of CONS so I need to be clear that I am pleased I made the purchase. This device has been a miracle worker for me. I don't mind exercising or counting calories so had the "calories in" part of the "calories in/calories out" equation. What I didn't have is accurate knowledge of how many calories I burn when exercising and was relying on software to estimate for me, as so many of us do.
This device must be accurately measuring calories burned as, using the device, I'm burning 750 calories more than I eat a day and have been loosing steadily for a total of 10 lbs in 4 weeks. This is the best weight loss success I have ever had in my life!
I am no longer guessing how rigorous my workout was because the device measures whether it was moderate or vigorous. I no longer wonder if I'm really going to be able to loose weight, I just focus on eating the number of calories planned for each day and on meeting the goal for number of calories burned. This has simplified weight loss as much as it could possibly be simplified!
PROS:
1) This is a class 2 medical device so it is regulated by the FDA. You can file a complaint with the FDA if you feel the device is not working or that you have been harmed by the device and it will be investigated. (There is one complaint on file, a problem with the arm band when the device was initially released.)
2) The device really does measure total calories burned (with exceptions noted below), sleep quantity and quality, steps, and number of minutes in moderate and vigorous exercise.
3) Summary report is well laid out and easy to print. You can easily choose the range of days.
4) Armband is comfortable and does not show under most suit jackets, making it possible to wear to work without attracting attention.
5) This device has been used in several research studies (search Pubmed.gov). Initial research showed issues with the algorithms, not with the technology itself which says to me the technology is considered correct for measuring what the device is sold to measure.
5) Battery life seems decent. I haven't gone 5 days without recharging but have gone 1.5 days and it hasn't been very low at all.
CONS:
1) Does not accurately measure calorie expenditure while riding a stationary bike or a recumbent bicycle. I wrote the company and received a defensive and unapologetic reply about this. Limitations like this should be noted in the product documentation. (You can enter exercise online but it's inconvenient due to CON #3.)
2) Not waterproof.
3) Web site is cludgey and slow (>45 seconds to sign on and ~30 seconds between each screen). Every time I try and upload from the device I initially get an error message saying I need to load java software. When I try a second time it gives me the same error message then goes through ok.
4) You must purchase a monthly subscription to their web site (~$7 mo. with a 12 mo. commitment and a $150 fee if you end your subscription early). I would gladly pay a bit extra for the device with software included, especially with the web site being so laborious.
5) I looked up the research cited by the advertisement and it related to a study measuring energy expenditure of teens playing video games. No where in the article is there a mention of the 90% and 10% "research findings" touted in the promotion for the device.
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Simply AMAZING!! by E. W. Randall  5 Stars
November 07, 2009
Well, I've never reviewed a product of the roughly 20 Bazillion things I've purchased from Amazon... until now. The GoWear fit Lifestyle and Calorie Management System is, bar none, the best purchase I have ever made.
You can read lots of great reviews about this product so I won't get into the basics of how it works except to say that it is identical to the BodyBugg that you see on the Biggest Loser - that's where I first heard about it, in fact. Until a few weeks ago I had not watched the show. My wife talked me into it and I saw the Bugg and knew that I had to try it out.
My Experience:
Ordering: I purchased it from Amazon - Prime works perfectly on this - so I bought one for my wife and one for myself. We added in the display devices (we both use the belt clip). The shipment arrived and we were both quite satisfied with the transaction. Not much more to say here - Amazon always does great with their Prime shipping.
The Good: Well, the good was that the Armband fit fine with the Medium strap that shipped. I'm 6'1" and at the start (18 days ago) weighed 214 pounds. So I'm a fairly big guy - I don't have scrawny little girly arms. That being said, I am ordering a large strap as well. Why? Because I want two straps so I can clean this one before it starts getting funky! I figured I'd try out the large and see if it was a better option as I don't have ton of room for expansion of my manly left arm - and believe me, when you wear the Bugg (yeah, I know - it's a GoWear, but saying 'the Bugg' is much more fun!) you will expand those triceps and biceps!
The Great: I really like the Activity Manger software. Reading some of the reviews, I was concerned. I run a Mac (Leopard, not Snow Leopard) and it works fine. Also, the tech support folks at Body Media told me that they were sending an upgrade in a few weeks - so not to worry there! It is very, very easy to use. I've spent time filling in calorie counting programs before - but they were cumbersome and not user-friendly. This one is fast, easy, and quite useful. Is it perfect? Nope. I do give an "A-" for now - but this is only because I would like to edit the existing items in the nutrition manager. Oh, and I sometimes have an adult beverage that is not listed (such as my homemade beer! Yum!!!) and want to start a category for this, but you cannot add alcohol values when creating an item.
The Super Great: What is really cool is the "My Calories Burned" section (ok, I like the "Physical Activity" and "Sleep Duration" sections as well... told you I'm anal! - love those numbers!!!). This section shows, graphically, every time you burn a few more. So, when I go for my run, it shows the high points as well as the warm/cool periods. You can see when you climbed up those three flights of stairs getting to the office! You can see when you were sitting on your rear watching TV. And, children, cover your eyes for this one... you can even see when you were fooling around with your wife! The thing is crazy sensitive to any activity (or lack thereof) whatsoever. Yes, this is fun to review your day - "hey, that's were I took out the trash" or "yep, I walked the dog after dinner... there it is!"
The Amazing!!: Time to cut to the chase - and I'll update this section periodically. This forces anal-retentive guys like myself to lose weight and belly inches. It cannot NOT work (don't tell my mother the teacher about that double negative!) if you are diligent. So, here are my real-world numbers... published for everyone to see.
Starting on Oct 21, 2009
Weight = 214# Waist = 43.5"
Nov 1, 2009
Weight - 210# Waist = 42"
Nov 7, 2009
Weight = 208# Waist = 41.5
Now that is AMAZING!!! All of this because I'm aware of what I am burning and what I am expending. My wife has lost a total of 5 lbs and 1.5" on her waist in the just over 2 weeks we've been doing this. And she was pretty small to begin with!
The Only Concern: My armband was not sending all of the information properly to my display device. I called Body Media's tech support team. After a few days of working through some possible fixes, they are sending me a new one. No hassle, no problem, no worries. I tell you, these guys ROCK!
See - Not a Concern at All! The good folks at Body Media are customer oriented as can be. You won't be at a loss for service if you need it!
Well, that's my story for now. I'm on a journey to be about 185# and about a 36" waist. We'll see if I adjust that goal as I get closer. I'll update this in a month or so - just to let you all know that you can't go wrong when you buy this product.
This is a great, fantastic, terrific, and -yes - amazing product! BUY IT!!! Get off your wallet! You can't go wrong!
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This is a 'system' and it is fantastic! by G. Munden (Indianapolis, IN) 5 Stars
November 03, 2009
I just spent several days reading reviews for a heart rate monitor that did more than just read heart rate. I wanted calories burned and also a sleep monitor. I just ordered it from the GoWear website and so far I LOVE the website resource tool. I purchased the armband, display and the 12 month online website monitoring for $6.95/month. Yes, it was expensive, a little over $300 but I decided to do this for myself. Entering your daily food is much easier than a lot of sites. They have a great search engine that pops up what you need just by typing in the food you ate. Much faster! Also gives nice .pdf summary reports. I will followup with more results when I get the monitor.
Well I just got my armband and monitor in today.....very fast shipment! Programed it and I will be evaluating the results in the next 24 hours. I will give you a 24 hour, 3 Day and 5 Day review when I am done....Consider this as the Comsumer Clinical Trial (I work at Roche Diagnostiscs...so what more can I say?). I will keep it short and to the point as to the results so you can deside for yourself if you want to purchase the armband, monitor and/or website assistance. Right now, I have purchased all three for about $300 for 12 months....Remember a doctors visit is $150 and I don't know the cost of a gym...I am building my own in-home gym quite successfully so it turns out to be a big ROI!
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Greatest Weight Loss Device there is! by William N. King (chicago) 5 Stars
November 02, 2009
I found out about this device from watching the Biggest Loser, where it's called the Body Bugg. Body Media makes it and markets it three different names, the Body Bugg, GoWherefit and Sensewear. The reason I know all this is because I intend on starting a weight loss clinic incorporating the device. This is hands down the best weight loss product ever devised. I know because I have lost about 1/3rd of my body weight in the last 10 months. I will admit that most of it I lost under Weight Watchers, which is the most successful weight loss company in the world, but as you get closer to what is considered "normal BMI", the weight loss becomes far more difficult. This is especially true for those who have lost an extraordinary amount of weight like myself. Everyone I spoke to at Weight Watchers said it took them 6 months to a year and a half to lose the last 10lbs. So being within 15lbs, I decided to use this. It was like I was unshackled and in 1 month of using it I have lost 9lbs, after being stuck for months. The GoWearfit is fantastic! Every day I cant wait to plug it in to see how much I lost in a workout, or how much of a calorie deficit I have to use towards my upcoming meals and snacks. Knowledge is power and this gives 24/7 of it. My sister, who introduced me to Weight Watcher, was impressed at what it has done for me and bought one. She has only had it one week and lost 4 lbs, with no working out, just normal daily activity. for those of you worried about the reliability of a new product, this has been used by doctors and clinics for over a decade, it was just last year they made it available to the consumer.
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For an overall health picture, this is worth it! by A. Whitacre (Playa Vista CA) 5 Stars
November 01, 2009
There are so many positive reviews that I'll limit myself to TWO things that have been critical for me:
The first is the ability to differentiate between "moderate" and "vigorous" activity. I'm in Southern California, so breathing hard (could be bad air) and sweating (could be hot) aren't indicators of vigorous exercise to me but this device does track the difference and calibrates both types -- giving me a readout that helps me improve my fitness.
And the second -- (and I think this is amazing) is the sleep tracker. There in the morning, I can see just how well I slept the night before, and have a good little graph to show my trainer or doc. I don't always sleep very well, and with the use of this, I can moderate my workouts in accordance with my sleep quality. I've been going through thyroid and other metabolic issues this year, and as one doc said "if you're not sleeping well, nothing else we do will make that much difference". This way I can show him that -- I woke up once, for two minutes -- or woke up 32 times in one night, never sleeping for more than 8 minutes. (the latter due to over training, I do not have sleep apnea).
the combination of the two pieces of information has really made the difference in my training and ability to get much more aerobically and physically fit.
The cost of this device and the display is well worth it to get this immediate feedback!
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