Fitbit For Dummies 1st Edition

by Paul McFedries (Author)

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Take a complete tour of the Fitbit ecosystem

From Fitbit features to the Fitbit app to the social features of Fitbit.com, this approachable book covers everything you need to know to get the most out of your Fitbit wristband or watch. Whether you’re a fitness newcomer, a regular walker, or a long-time exerciser, your Fitbit is a powerful device that can tell you much more than how many steps you take each day. This book offers easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for tracking all that data and getting the most out of your Fitbit investment.

Go beyond steps to track sleep, heart rate, weight, and more
Set up your health and fitness goals — then go for them!
Connect to third-party apps such as Strava and Weight Watchers
Stay motivated by sharing your activities with friends

It’s one thing to simply wear your Fitbit, but it’s quite another to use your Fitbit to reach your personal health goals. Whether that goal is to get fit, lose weight, eat better, or reduce stress, your Fitbit has settings and features that can help you get there. And this book shows you how!

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Develop better health habits and meet goals
Track steps, nutrition, hours slept, and more
Get fit, lose weight, be calm, and stay healthy

Take a complete tour of the Fitbit ecosystem

Your Fitbit is a powerful device that can tell you much more than how many steps you take each day. This book offers easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions for tracking all that data and getting the most out of your Fitbit investment. It's one thing to simply wear your Fitbit, but it's quite another to use your Fitbit to reach your personal health goal. Whether that goal is to get fit, lose weight, eat better, or reduce stress, your Fitbit has settings and features that can help you get there. And this book shows you how!

Inside...

Go beyond steps to track sleep, heart rate, weight, and more
Set up your health and fitness goals—then go for them!
Connect to third-party apps such as Strava^® and Weight Watchers^®
Stay motivated by sharing your activities with friends

From the Back Cover

Develop better health habits and meet goals
Track steps, nutrition, hours slept, and more
Get fit, lose weight, be calm, and stay healthy

Take a complete tour of the Fitbit ecosystem

Inside...

Go beyond steps to track sleep, heart rate, weight, and more
Set up your health and fitness goals—then go for them!
Connect to third-party apps such as Strava^® and Weight Watchers^®
Stay motivated by sharing your activities with friends

Publisher ‏ : ‎ For Dummies; 1st edition (July 11, 2019)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1119592313
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1119592310
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.4 x 0.9 x 9.3 inches

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boinmesquite

Buyer beware

Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2020

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This book was written for older models of Fitbit. The one I have was not covered. A total waste of money.

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Really appreciate Part 1

Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2020

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"Fitbit For Dummies" by McFedries is a great read for me. I had the Flex Fitbit and I really liked it. I lost it and tried another, but that one didn't work quite as well so I haven't had one since. That said, I want another. I found that having an activity tracker gave me incentive to move more.

For the Part 1 alone, I appreciate this book. There are so many Fitbit models out now that it is overwhelming. Plus the cost is a lot different from when the Flex came out. So Part 1 does a good job of explaining the different models and helping the reader consider which model would be the best fit.

The Getting Started section is also great. I'd probably go with the Flex2 model but it is nice to see how the other models work as well. I like that the book expands from the hardware features to the community as well as the software features with the app to help one get healthier.

It is written for the average person to read so I like that the author assumes a level of understanding even as the author expands the information into areas that may not be as familiar. That balance makes for a good read.

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Comprehensive Guide to All Fitbits

Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2020

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My wife bought the original Fitbit Flex many years ago on the advice of her best friend. She wore it constantly until she started having some health problems a couple of years ago. When she saw the "Fitbit for Dummies" it motivated her to order the book and dig out her Fitbit to start wearing it again. Unfortunately, she seems to have misplaced her Flex so looks like it's time to buy a new Fitbit! Obviously, there have been many upgrades since the Flex so the book is coming in very handy for learning about all the new features Fitbit offers. Part I of the book explains all the various options available to help choose the best device for your needs and how to get started with the one you select. The remainder of the book gives great tips on getting the most out of your tracker and even suggestions on what to do if you're having problems. My wife says she, "would have given anything to have had a guide for dummies years ago." It will be the second best purchase you make after your Fitbit Tracker!

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Get more out of the Fitbit including Data Security (!)

Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2020

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I got a Fitbit Versa 2 and of the fitness bands I've tried, definitely the best of the non-Apple products. The functions are varied and useful, so this book takes you through how to work with the watch and the app.

In addition to setting up and maintaining your devices (and the book covers various models) the Dummies volume also gives you advice on using the Fitbit to best advantage to getting to your health goals (fitness, weightloss.)

There is also a chapter on data security and another chapter on connectivity to other devices and services. For example, my Fitbit uploads to our company health coach system so I can log in my exercise. I get discounts for keeping up, " cash" I can spend on some health items.

If you are enjoying using your Fitbit, this book helps you get more out of the device.

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K. Petersen

Fitbit: The Instruction Manual, As It SHOULD Have Been Written

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 11, 2019

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I don't know if your like me (for your sake, I hope not!), but I hate instruction manuals. They spend six paragraphs explaining how to turn the item on and half a sentence about creating the every day settings. Then, when you need to refer back to a particular section, you find that it has mysteriously disappeared from the booklet.

The 'for Dummies' series is GREAT. They cover every aspect of their subject and, when you wish to refer back, the index leads you to the very paragraph that covers the topic. One doesn't need to read from page 1 to page 322; simply select the area of doubt and, I will guarantee that the problem will be solved in seconds.

Since receiving this book, I have found ways of using the Fitbit of which I had not previously even been aware that such things were possible.

If you have, or are seriously contemplating the acquisition of a Fitbit, this book is a necessity.

Lastboyscoutuk

Ideal for people looking to use the more extensive features.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 21, 2019

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This glossy, semi-hardback book comes well-presented and contains 322-pages, all of which are printed in black & white.

In order to cover this topic, the book is broken down into four mains parts:

1. Introducing Fitbit – 4 Chapters
2. Tracking Your Health & Fitness – 4 Chapters
3. Using Fitbit to Meet Your Goals – 3 Chapters
4. The Part of Tens – 3 Chapters
There’s an Introduction at the beginning and Glossary & Index at the back.

The book is well written and relatively easy to follow, with diagrams and pictures to help support the text. It is also comprehensive in its coverage of Fitbits in their many guises. The book can be read through or used a reference/look-up on specific things. There are also various health tips along the way. Not only do you get the book, but there’s also a lot of free support and tips online as well.

At its current price of £11.62, you get a very useful book and reference tool.

The book is more suited to people who want to utilise the more extensive features the Fitbit and its App offer e.g. Food Tracking. If you’re just looking to use the basic functionality, then this book may not be needed.

I hope you found this review & photos interesting, informative and useful.

Vicuña

Invaluable resource for any Fitbit user

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 16, 2019

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Fitbit for Dummies follows the usual ‘Dummies’ format; there are no pictures, it’s laid out in chunks of text and it’s absolutely packed with information and tips. It’s likely to appeal to anyone with a Fitbit who wants to fully explore the potential offered by the device and associated Apps. It’s unlikely to appeal to anyone who doesn’t have an interest in health and fitness.

Fitbits come with a manual, but that really only covers basics. This book is some 300pp which explain in detail how to ensure that the user sets up and then achieves their personal fitness and health goals. Chapters include Understanding Health and Fitness Tracking, Choosing a Fitbit (clip on, wristband or watch) and reviews of some devices, Getting Started, Getting Social, Tracking Your Daily Levels, Tracking Sleep Patterns, watching Your Heart Rate, Keeping an eye on Body Composition, Getting Fit, Losing Weight, Developing Healthier Habits and more.

I’m finding it an invaluable resource to both learn more about fitness generally and ways to keep focussed and motivated. Everything you need is packed into one handy volume and it really takes the user to a different level of understanding how to fully use a Fitbit. Highly recommended.

James B. Spink

A convenient an informative way to get the most from your Fitbit

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 7, 2019

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My wife loves her Fitbit and although she has mastered most of it's major features this book offers an in-depth look at many of the other things she wasn't fully aware of. If you are already familiar with the “Dummies” series of books you will know their friendly and helpful style and that they are not really intended just for dummies but for anyone looking for some extra information on a wide range of subjects. The “Look Inside” feature on Amazon's product page works well for this type of book and it is worth checking out before you decide whether to buy it or not – much better than a quick look in a bookshop – and it will show you exactly what is covered here. “Fitbit For Dummies” runs to 336 informative pages, and this edition was published by John Wiley & Sons on the 21st of June 2019. Currently under twelve pounds from Amazon for the Paperback version – the Kindle edition is around eleven pounds – this is a book that is handy for the many Fitbit users looking to get the most from their device - five stars if you have one and like the “Dummies” style of books.

Margaret7

Excellent for newbies and experienced Fitbit owners.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 13, 2019

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Fitbits are amazing gizmos - performing all kinds of functions that some of us need a little help to get on board with and understand how to use effectively. This For Dummies book is brilliant for helping Fitbit owners get up to speed. Whether you are totally new to Fitbit, have a bit of knowledge, or know a lot but want to maximise the use you get from all its functions, it is so helpful. It is clear and easy to understand, so won't frighten off the newbies and, for people like me, who could work out the very basics, but are very nervous with the more complex functions, it is so helpful. I love the way it takes you by the hand and walks you through everything, one step at a time, from baby steps to expert level. I feel so much more confident in using my Fitbit and am getting much more benefit from owning it, now I am using it to its full capabilities.

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