Tag Archives: Gadgets

Q Band Fitness Tracker Review

I’ve admitted my addiction to fitness trackers, but it’s been a while since I’ve reviewed a new product. I even upgraded my Fitbit Alta to an AltaHR without writing about it–not quite as monumental as running a race without writing … Continue reading

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Fitness Tracker Favorites — My Fitbit Alta Review

My name is Coco, and I’m addicted to fitness trackers. It started with the Jawbone UP. Then I gave the Garmin Vivosmart a try. I was surprised at how much I liked the “smart” features and upgraded to the Vivosmart HR for … Continue reading

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Cycling Heart Rate Versus Running Heart Rate

I didn’t get very far with any of the heart rate training approaches to running, and now that I’m trading in my Garmin 225 with wrist-based heart rate monitoring (let me know if you’re interested — I’ll make a deal!) … Continue reading

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Suffering From Vacation Envy

I don’t always use the badge for the Weekly Wrap Link Up hosted by Holly and Tricia, but this time of year I love everything related to the beach. Too bad I don’t have plans to put my toes in … Continue reading

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Why I’ve Gone Back To A Jawbone UP Fitness Tracker–My Jawbone Up3 Review

I loved my Garmin fitness trackers. I loved the smart features of my Garmin VivoSmart, and when I was ready for something new, I loved the wrist-based heart rate monitoring of my Garmin VivoSmart HR. But a few weeks ago … Continue reading

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