The Physical Therapist my wife is seeing recommends she get a Smart Watch to track her walking distances and other health items.. She doesn't need a real Smart Watch but rather something basic.. I am looking at the Samsung Forerunner 35.. I have read the reviews on the watch but they all sound like they were written by an Advertising Agency rather than actual owners.. anyone care to comment on this particular watch? Thanks Travel Safe

I had a fitbit for a while, until it broke. It was a novelty but of not much other use. In order to gain some fitness from exercise, some sort of schedule seems important. The tracking device not so much.If the exercise is just walking a smart phone with a Pedometer app will work just fine and costs nothing.

My friend told me to try a Fit Bit. I have no personal experience with anything like that.It is just for exercise etc.Ken

My wife has the Forerunner 35 and really likes it. She likes to run but we also ride bicycles, play some tennis etc. It connects to the Garmin app on her phone and even tells her how she is sleeping.

If she has an iPhone, get the Apple watch series 3 - $169 at Walmart or $199 at other places. Best watch for many reasons. How much are the other ones? Unless they are $50 or so, they don't even compare.

DD716TED wrote:The Physical Therapist my wife is seeing recommends she get a Smart Watch to track her walking distances and other health items.. She doesn't need a real Smart Watch but rather something basic.. I am looking at the Samsung Forerunner 35.. I have read the reviews on the watch but they all sound like they were written by an Advertising Agency rather than actual owners.. anyone care to comment on this particular watch? Thanks Travel SafeWhat is her or her doctors goals and what are the "other health" item she wants to target? The right tool can help with motivation but it is also important not to get something so complicated that she will never use it. All the major brands have something that should fit but try to narrow it down to what functions are important first.

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Belgique
Explorer
Sep 26, 2020
My FitBit thinks I'm walking when we drive on a rough road and the wheel vibrates! Really! I get a lot of miles just sitting on my butt.
dieseltruckdriv
Explorer II
Sep 26, 2020
Bionic Man wrote:
The problem with a fit bit is that the display is way too dim. I’ve had one for a while. I can’t even read it if I am outside in the sun. Very common complaint if you do much research.
That is another reason we went with the Garmins, the numbers were larger than many we looked at.

My arms don't seem to be long enough anymore, even though I have long arms!
memtb
Explorer
Sep 26, 2020
DD716TED wrote:
The Physical Therapist my wife is seeing recommends she get a Smart Watch to track her walking distances and other health items.. She doesn't need a real Smart Watch but rather something basic.. I am looking at the Samsung Forerunner 35.. I have read the reviews on the watch but they all sound like they were written by an Advertising Agency rather than actual owners.. anyone care to comment on this particular watch? Thanks Travel Safe

I’m “not a fan” of some the wrist worn units. You can sit at a desk typing all day, and be credited with thousands of steps! Not exactly a good means of tracking your steps! memtb
Dick_B
Explorer
Sep 26, 2020
Does it track how much time is spent in the lawn chair drinking beer?
ndrorder
Explorer
Sep 26, 2020
Polar M430. Sports watch and not smart watch. Works well, easy to use and see. Supported by fitness routines provided by polar. About 130ish.
ksg5000
Explorer
Sep 26, 2020
Most android phones will monitor your walking/running with free app. No need to buy anything.
Edd505
Explorer
Sep 27, 2020
Fit bit, they have some less expensive, maybe Craigs List for a used. Wife wasn't using hers and past it on to a friend.

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