{"id":16228,"date":"2024-01-12T12:00:17","date_gmt":"2024-01-12T13:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/?p=16228"},"modified":"2024-01-18T08:53:24","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T08:53:24","slug":"my-thoughts-on-the-apple-watch-vs-the-fitbit-alta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/everything-else\/my-thoughts-on-the-apple-watch-vs-the-fitbit-alta\/","title":{"rendered":"my thoughts on the Apple Watch vs. the Fitbit Alta"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hey hey! How are you? I hope you’re enjoying the day so far. Today, I’m re-sharing this post with updated info – comparing two fitness tools: the fitness alta and the apple watch. They no longer make the Alta, but the Luxe is similar here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Apple Watch vs. the Fitbit Alta<\/h2>\n

Something that has helped a lot with my motivation to get moving and stay active throughout the day has been my Apple Watch<\/a>. I\u2019m a huge fan of fitness trackers – I\u2019ve used multiple Fitbit models, the Tom-Tom Spark 3, Garmins, Polars, I\u2019m kind of a nerd about fitness trackers – and the latest fave is the\u00a0Apple Watch<\/a>. It\u2019s sporty but cute enough to wear every day, and the stats and interface are amazing.<\/p>\n

\"Apple<\/a><\/p>\n

When I switched over to the Apple Watch, I\u2019d been wearing a Fitbit for the most part, and most recently the FitBit Alta<\/a>. I like that the Alta is much smaller than other fitness trackers and it gave me similar stats (plus the heart rate model tracks your heart rate). I\u2019ve been a Fitbit fan for years and have consistently used the Fitbit as an effective way to track my steps and workout stats. I\u2019d been eyeing the Apple Watch for about a year, but wasn\u2019t sure if the cost would be worth switching over.<\/p>\n

When we first moved to Valdosta, we attended an auction for Liv\u2019s new school, and on one of the tables was an Apple Watch. I decided to put it into destiny\u2019s hands. A couple of mint juleps later, and lurking around the auction table, I was the proud new owner of an Apple Watch<\/a> (and a pair of Prada sunglasses. Yolo. <\u2014 do people still stay that? hah)<\/p>\n

\"Apple<\/a><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s my review of the Apple Watch vs. Fitbit Alta:<\/h3>\n

Interface:<\/h4>\n

The Fitbit interface is simple. It tells you everything you need to know (steps, distance, calories burned) without any extra bells and whistles. If you log into the app, you can also track data on sleep, which can be extremely insightful.<\/p>\n

The Apple Watch takes things to the next level. Your goals for the day are split into little circles: move goals (calories burned), standing (I think it\u2019s move for 5 minutes of every hour), and workout (30 minutes of activity per day). It\u2019s SO satisfying to see the circles build throughout the day, and an easy way to glance and check how you\u2019re doing.<\/p>\n

\"Apple<\/a><\/p>\n

Since the Apple Watch is obviously\u2026a watch\u2026you can also change the face to a picture on your camera, or any from their gallery (some of them move, like the jellyfish and butterflies). It\u2019s kind of fun to change the face to Minnie Mouse when we\u2019re at Disney World. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

Sleep tracking:<\/h4>\n

To be totally honest, I haven\u2019t used this feature on the Apple watch. I find that as a mom, sleep tracking is one of the most depressing things ever. Ignorance is bliss.<\/p>\n

I did use this while I was wearing the Alta, and it was helpful to see how much deep sleep I was getting vs. light\/interrupted sleep.<\/p>\n

Battery life:<\/h4>\n

This is where Fitbit<\/a> wins. My Alta would easily last a few days, and my Apple Watch lasts about a day and a half. This means I either have to charge it overnight or take a midday charge break, which is kind of annoying.<\/p>\n

Workout mode:<\/h4>\n

The activity tracker is next-level stuff, and one of the reasons I LOVE the Apple Watch<\/a>. You can select swim, indoor walk, outdoor walk, cycle, spin indoors, or quick start, and it will target your stats based on your activity. It also tracks heart rate, which I find to be pretty accurate. Sometimes when I get super sweaty it slides around my wrist and doesn\u2019t read it quite as well. I like being able to tell it what I\u2019m doing so it can provides more relevant info. For example, if I\u2019m outside, it includes distance and pace on my stats.<\/p>\n

\"Apple<\/a><\/p>\n

Music:<\/h4>\n

The Fitbit Charge is much more limited in this aspect so it\u2019s one of the huge perks of the Apple Watch. It displays the music I\u2019m currently playing from my phone, and I can adjust the volume. This is SO AWESOME while I\u2019m teaching a class because I can turn the music down for more thorough coaching and increase the volume for an intense part of the workout.<\/p>\n

The Apple Watch also syncs my text messages and I can answer the phone from it (and speak into the watch). I find that with these features, I\u2019m not on my phone nearly as much. I\u2019m not constantly checking to see if I have any missed texts or calls.<\/p>\n

Design:<\/h4>\n

They both have their advantages. The Alta (now Luxe<\/a>) seems more indestructible and is still small and chic. You can swap out the Fitbit bands and make it as fancy as you like.<\/p>\n

The Apple Watch<\/a> looks a little more tech-y, but in the end, it just looks like a pretty watch. I like that you can swap out the wristbands and change the watch face.<\/p>\n

Conclusion:<\/h4>\n

I feel like with anything else, you have to find out what works for you and what you prefer. When I wear a fitness tracker, I feel more motivated to get in small bits of movement throughout the day and really aim to hit those 10k steps. The Alta is a great tracker (and is less expensive than the Apple Watch), and the Apple Watch provides a little more insight, settings, and options. They\u2019re both awesome in their own way, but for now, I\u2019m using and loving the Apple Watch.<\/p>\n

Do you use a fitness tracker? What\u2019s your very favorite? What movement goals do you set for yourself each day?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I aim to hit 10k steps – some days it\u2019s super easy and others it\u2019s challenging – and get in my 30 minutes of movement.<\/p>\n

xoxo<\/p>\n

Gina<\/p>\n

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