Waterproof Fitbit For Swimming USA

Waterproof Fitbit 4

You wanted a reliable Fitbit that was suitable for water sports like swimming, surfing, canoeing and even triathlon training. Well here it is. This Fitbit Charge HR (In black) has been waterproofed by Waterfi and is guaranteed to be leak free for 12 months or they will either repair or replace. It works well for monitoring your heart rate, how far you have swum (might be a little less accurate when compared to walking / running), and energy used while partaking in any water related activities, including swimming.

 

Pictured to the right: The Waterfi Fitbit Charge HR

So how deep can it go underwater? The Waterfi Fitbit Charge HR can safely go down to 60 meters in-depth. That is impressive, and not many people will be going deep enough to push it past its limit. Unless you want to wear it while going deep-sea diving! The Fitbit HR has many features, Bluetooth, sleep monitor and even caller I.D.

If you're looking to save some money and still want a product that is waterproof, but not to the depth level of the Waterfi Fitbit Charge HR, a good and cheap alternative is the BuddyBand2. It is waterproof but only to the depth of 2 meters maximum. However, this depth level will be adequate for a lot of people. You can still swim (won't be as accurate as walking / running in terms of distance tracking), run in the rain, take a shower wearing it, and do a lot of other activities that involve water in some way. Just don't go deeper than two meters and everything will be good.

The BuddyBand2 is cheap to buy, so it is not a big cash layout when compared to the Waterfi Fitbit Charge HR. For the price point and features the BuddyBand2 is worth considering. Customer reviews for the BuddyBand2 are also excellent. You could look to buy a used Waterfi Fitbit Charge HR for a fairly low price but that comes with its own risks, like is the warranty still valid, and will you get problems with it straight away, etc.

You would probably be better off buying refurbished, but that may be more expensive than used. Plenty for sale on eBay in all conditions. Correction: After searching eBay consistently, there are no Charge HR's that are waterproof, only the normal, non-waterproof versions (amongst other models) are for sale in abundance in all colours, teal, plum etc. See the link below for a real Waterfi'd HR!

The Waterfi Fitbit Charge HR (Now obtainable in the Fitbit Charge 4) is basically the same as the normal Charge HR (completely wireless operation with mobile phone sync) except its also waterproof. One thing is missing. In order to make the HR fully waterproof the ability to calculate floors, which is done by the altimeter in the device, had to be eliminated.

Battery life is really good on the HR with a full charge lasting between 3 - 5 days. The battery is internal (built-in) on the HR, so unlike some of the earlier versions you won't need to buy replacement batteries every six months.

Fitbit Charge HR Wristband/ strap size quick guide: With this model there are 3 sizes to choose from, small, large and extra-large. In inches: Small (S): 5.4" - 6.2" Large (L): 6.2" - 7.6" X Large (XL): 7.6" - 8.7". This product comes complete with a charger (USB) but if you do need a replacement they are cheap to buy online.

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Good old Thai Oil, you either love it or hate it. Personally I love the stuff. It smells wonderful and is very effective. Very warming. Almost like deep heat cream. Can be used before training (to warm up the muscles), and after training also to help muscles feel soothed and relaxed from aches and pains. Great oil that's used the world over.

Namman is a good brand for thai oil. Be careful! If you use some of the oil, don't go to the toilet before washing your hands first. If you don't wash your hands and end up going to the toilet, you may end up with a burning pee pee! It's happened to me several times.

And also, if you spill some in a bag or anywhere else it will take a lot of cleaning to remove the smell. It's a nice smell though, so that's a bonus. Contains Ingredients: Menthol, Methyl Salicylate, Alcohol, Polysorbate, Eucalyptus oil and Liquid Paraffin. This product now seems to be sold out. However, there is a similar oil which is also highly regarded as excellent. That is, Tiger Balm Liniment.

Get Fitbit Battery Replacement Here

Where would all the Fitbit freaks be if Fitbit never allowed for the unit to have a replacement battery. Most would be annoyed if the Fitbit had an internal battery that could be charged but never be totally replaced. Not easily anyway. Kind of like Apple iPod's and iPhone's, etc. And we all know what happens to those types of lithium batteries after several hundred charges.

They lose their ability to last longer than a day or two. Actually, that's being generous, they barely last the day. Thankfully, Fitbit were smart in that regard and did make some of their products so that the user could replace the battery easily themselves. This is referring to the earlier models, where Fitibt's were powered by coin style batteries.

However, that was early in Fitbits, the good old days as some like to say. This has now changed with the newer Fitbit Charge, Charge HR, and many other models. Fitbit have followed the way of the new world, where everything has to be conveniently "built-in" and now have an internal battery that can be charged up. Unfortunately they are not easily replaced and have many complaints due to how quickly they run out of life after just a few months of continuous usage. It a common issue with these Fitness trackers.

As a result there are many people who are looking for a replacement battery. They are out there for sale, but a lot of them are loaded with cheap quality cells and don't last very long. There are some, though, that are decent enough to make it all worth while. When I say "all" I mean buying the battery, opening up the Fitbit and making the swap over. It's not very hard to complete, but some technophobes won't feel very confident in performing the operation. Give it a go. It's really easy. Anyway, it's your call.

Looking for the internal 3.7v replacement for the Charge HR? Be aware, as already mentioned, you will need to open up the device yourself and swap the old one for the new one.

Check it out for sale on Amazon Buy the best available (Working) Fitbit (Internal) lithium battery here - Sold by Tanin Electronix

See The link to the product above, that is what you need. This one is for sale on Amazon.com (USA). For a UK replacement please see the same link above. It's also compatible with the Force model, Alta, Charge 2, Flex and Blaze. (Product changed - Now only to be used with Charge and Charge HR). May still work with some of the models listed, but try at your own risk. It's not very hard to make the swap. Just take your time and it's a relatively smooth transaction. Although please be aware: The replacement battery might not be as good as the original, and you will most probably need to do a small amount of soldering.

Please Note: These items are getting harder to source in the UK. As a result, this item is now only available on the US Amazon, not UK. However, for UK buyers who desperately need this item, the seller does ship to the UK. And the seller also offers free shipping.  But as a precaution do check first just in case something has changed since the last time I looked.

A bit about the Charge HR

The new Fitbit Charge HR also has other options like the ability to sync the device to your Smartphone and have caller I.D, and a bar code reader for food products. You can also send your exercise results and goals to people online. Talk about being connected! How about a sleep spy? You got it, it's included! GPS? That's not an option on the HR model, but is available on the Surge model.

Fitbit Battery Precautions (flat coin type)

The battery in the normal Fitbit (coin type) lasts about half the year. After that time period it will need to be replaced. Possibly in a hurry, too, because if you don't replace it before the fast draining battery already in the unit dies, you could lose your stored information. So as soon as the battery shows as being low on the screen its best to buy a replacement straight away. Whats the best battery for the original Fitbit? That has to be the Original Coin Energizer CR2025 3 Volt Lithium Battery. Hope this post helped you out -Yakamozsaati