GoWear fit Lifestyle and Calorie Management System
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Product Reviews of GoWear fit Lifestyle and Calorie Management System
Product Review: Best Weight-loss tool ever!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have struggled with my weight for the last 10 years since my diagnosis of thyroid disease. With this outstanding little device, I can finally see my calorie burn and target my calorie intake to lose weight. I increased my activity and tweeked my diet and lost 12 lbs the first month. I love the way the program allows me to enter my own recipes and have it calculate caloric/nutritional value. This thing even knows when I am asleep. Easy to wear and fantastic!!!Product Review: Best fitness product ever
Summary: 5 Stars
I have never written a review before but felt compelled to add my voice to the positive comments. Of all of the many fitness products I have ever bought, this is hands-down the best. Not only do I feel as though I have a personal trainer urging me on (and yes, I try harder to see the numbers go up), but I am able to evaluate my health and diet in very effective ways. For instance, the sleep tracker has been very revelatory for me as I knew I had sleep problems, but this sensor and the accompanying software has helped me identify patterns in my sleep that I can take action to address - thus improving the quality of my life (and exercise) immensely. The system keeps me honest and provides a discreet and personal motivation and encouragement. I have had no problems with functionality in the past month and find the website easy to use.Product Review: Best investment in my health
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the first time I have done a review on Amazon on any product!!
Short review: THIS Product will empower you with information to manage your calories!!
Long Review:
First of all I was not fully convinced that this product would work for me. I was also not a fan of the monthly charges to see my results graphed. Nonetheless, I have been very frustrated with my lack of progress on losing weight eventhough I watch my diet and ride 40 to 80 miles on my bicycle on weekends and hit the gym at least twice a week.
I have used this since Monday, it has changed the way I think about my daily activities. Being a computer geek, I spend a lot of time in a chair in front of computer, sometimes not getting out of my chair for hours (like 3 to 4) at a time.
I learned (really confirmed) over a year ago with MANY tests, a doctor and a "spa", that I have a VERY LOW metabolism. And even counting my calories and exercising more, I really did not understand what my body is doing and how to best "exercise".
I LOVE THIS PRODUCT. First of all I except the "calculations" of calories burned (I have seen some reviews arguing/discussing this, but i don't argue with an involving science). Once I did that, I feel I have control of what I do to burn more calories. This has motivated me to more walking and as well as going to the gym.
I have used (and still use) a LOT of gadgets. I have Garmin 305 to monitor my bike rides. I have an old Polar for my heart rate. All have been good to improve my fitness. But these last 15-20 lbs to lose has been frustrating for years!!
I truly believe that watching my calorie intake AND managing my calorie burn will MAKE the difference.
I am 49 year old female who is in full menopause for over 2 years. So the course of life, has affected my metabolism. But with the GoWear I feel I am more in control and no longer have to guess as to what my body and metabolism is doing.
My recommendation to ANY woman who is struggling with weight should use this product. Think of this as a tool to empower you to make better choices.
Product Review: Better than I could ever anticipate
Summary: 4 Stars
Have had the monitor and display for around a month. I also looked at the new bodybugg (same as the gowear fit). I was concerned about the lack of daily nutrition tracking for the gowear fit(although an upgrade to the software recently corrected this). I really didnt feel that the phone consultation with a trainer which came with the bodybugg would be worth anything to me, and had read that the bodybugg software program was slow and antiquated. So far I have been extremely pleased with the gowear fit; I have always worked out but it has been difficult to gauge my calorie burn. I have only two issues: I very quickly developed a sensitivity to the sensors on the monitor itself, so I sometimes have to give it a days rest, and the velcro came off of the tab on the armband after about a week, probably from it catching on longsleeved shirts. I superglued the velcro back on to the tab and it has been fine since then.Product Review: Better than advertised!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is going to be a lengthy review, so if you are looking for the Reader's Digest version, here it is: If you are in any way contemplating this purchase, stop reading and buy it.
Now, on to the review...
I have owned this device for a week. I am a 37 year old male with approximately 25 lbs to lose. I have a sedentary job and joined a gym 6 weeks ago. I have had a back injury for 7 months and am slowly geting back into the groove.
When I first received it, the unit was not charged, so I had to be patient and wait the 3 hrs it takes to fully charge it. As others have stated, it is not at all cumbersome or uncomfortable. In fact, I often forget that I am wearing it. After it was charged, I had difficulty getting my computer to recognize it. I later learned, through the assistance of Customer Service, that the problem was due to a Java update. They assisted me in getting past this, and that has been the only hiccup so far.
The device is, quite simply, amazing. For starters, anyone doubting the sleep tracker will be in for a huge surprise. It is incredibly accurate. I conciously paid attention to when I went to bed and looked up at the clock a few moments before I fell asleep. In the morning when I uploaded the numbers, it showed me the same exact times and results.
As far as nutrition tracking and calorie consumption, it would have been nice for everything to be included, but, as another reviewer stated, it is easy enough to track your nutrition using a free program like the one at sparkpeople (search for that word if you don't know what it is). Even without using an outside program, the gowear does have nutrition assessment or it can estimate your caloric intake based upon the statistics you provide when you first set up the armband.
In addition, the gowear fit Activity Manager displays your calorie balance, duration of activity (including the intensity of it), and steps. I also just discovered that it exports your data to a Microsoft Excel page that you can store on your computer and use to track your long-term success.
This device is an incredible motivator. During the first few days that I had it on, I did not go to the gym because I wanted to get a baseline of my normal activities. When I finally started to go to the gym, I was thrilled by my Calories Burned...until I recorded my food for the day and saw that I was simply breaking even. With such instant feedback, I altered my eating habits, and in the last 3 days I lost 3 lbs. I know that water is the first to go when one begins a diet, but I also saw the 2,000 calorie deficit that I had yesterday alone, and I know that after the water is gone, I will continue to lose.
I cannot recommend this product highly enough. If you are competetive and have no challengers to motivate you, let me introduce you to the GoWear Fit. When you see those numbers, you will have all the competition you need.
EDIT (January 16, 2009)---I have continued to wear the device since I posted my review, and nothing about my opinion has changed. The device works perfectly and actually becomes a part of your body. There have been several times when I had one foot in the shower and had to back out because I forgot that I was wearing it. The only drawback to this, as far as I'm concerned, is that it does get a tiny bit irritating on my arm. I tend to keep it in the same spot, and every once in a while, I have to relocate it.
For those wondering about weight loss, I have not exercised in 2 weeks under doctor's orders due to a back injury. However, when I first got the device and used it in conjunction with sparkpeople, I had a calorie deficit of 1000-1200 calories a day, and, sure enough, I dropped 3.5 pounds very quickly. I wear it, on average, 22 hrs a day or so and have not had to charge it for more than an hour at a time----I'm actually amazed at how long the batteries last. I will begin working out again next week and will edit this again with results.
EDIT (April 16, 2009)---Again, device works perfectly...no changes whatsoever. I actually didn't use it for 2 weeks back in March, and even though I never bothered to charge it during this time, it retained its charge and worked perfectly as soon as I put it on.
It seems that some of the negative reviews on here are a little unfair---for one thing, it is not the fault of the device if you have sensitive skin and get a rash. Secondly, if you dont bother to read any of these reviews or THE INSTRUCTIONS THAT COME WITH THE DEVICE, dont waste people's time by posting negatively.
There is no software that comes with the device.
There is no monitor on the device; you must purchase it separately.
If you do not purchase the monitor, you MUST subscribe to the online service in order to view your numbers and to upgrade the firmware.
I don't mean to sound so negative, but some of the comments on here are a bit ridiculous. The only negative comment that I can agree with is in regards to customer support. In my initial review I stated that I had Java issues and couldn't get online. Like others, I tried contacting the company but, initially, had problems. The issue was eventually handled within 2 days, and it has been clear sailing ever since. There is no excuse for poor customer service; however, when it is functioning properly, the Gowear Fit is perfect.