The Fitbit One is the latest top of the range model of exercise tracker in the Fitbit line of products. It replaces the previous model named the Ultra. The new Fitbit One is now smaller, flatter and sleeker, than the previous model. This makes it much easier to use, where it can be carried in a pocket or simply clipped onto clothing. You will be unaware that you are wearing the workout tracker. The screen has been dramatically improved, now much brighter than before. This makes reading so much easier. A brilliant new feature is Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity, which automatically syncs data to your phone. This is a great addition.

The new Fitbit One comes with a built in altimeter which records changes in elevation. This will provide a more accurate assessment on the level of your activity and calories used, particularly if you exercise over hilly routes or use stairs. The Fitbit One also has the capability to monitor your sleep. It`s sleek design allows you to wear it on your wrist at night. It will monitor the hours you sleep and the quality of your sleep. Incorporated is a silent, vibrating alarm you can set to wake you up. This will get you up and going without waking your partner.

The entry level tracking device is a new model known as the Fitbit Zip. It has all the essential features of the Fitbit One except it does not have the sleep tracking function with the vibrating alarm. It also does not have an altimeter to record elevation. The absence of these features will be important for many people. If this is the case, go for the better specced, top of the range Fitbit One. Even though the Fitbit Zip is the entry level exercise tracker, it has a premium feel and comes in a range of 5 bright colours which look fantastic and will be a talking point.

Both of these new Fitbit activity trackers are small and very comfortable to wear. Because they are lightweight and small, you will forget that you are wearing them. They can be carried in a pocket or simply clipped onto the waistband of pants, shorts or skirts. They can be clipped onto a bra or sportstop when exercising without any hindrance. You can hide the devices away, but because of their fun look, many people will leave them exposed. They may become a positive topic of conversation with friends.

Now the information obtained through using the Fitbit trackers is the main point for those people who wish to track their level of activity. These are brilliant devices for people trying to lose weight. Even people not on an exercise program will be able to check their level of incidental exercise. The devices accumulate information such as the number of steps taken, the distance covered and calculates the calories you have burnt. The Fitbit One also records elevation changes through it`s built in altimeter.The Fitbit One is also a sleep tracker. The data is displayed as well as the current time of day. It is easy to check the data which has been collected. Just tap the screen to scroll your way through the data fields.

The Fitbit devices make good use of current technology. An excellent and useful feature of the fitbit devices is how they can automatically sync to your iphone, ipod, ipad3 or Android phone through a Bluetooth 4.0 connection. You can use the free mobile app which is available and is easy to use. Another option is to use a simple USB dongle to sync to your computer. After the initial setup is organised you will be able to enter your own personal online dashboard. The dashboard displays plenty of useful information, such as your real time daily stats. On your dashboard you will also see your daily and cumulative levels of activity. The dashboard is simple to navigate and contains many helpful tools such as charts and graphs. You have scope to customize this area. By gathering your data and then letting you review the various aspects of your recordings the information can be used to motivate you towards your goal. You will get a real understanding of your activity and see how you are progressing.

Many people will be familiar with, or use some of the fitness apps available now. If you go to the App Store for Apple devices and Google Playground for Android, you will see many fitness apps that have been downloaded. Some examples of these apps are Lose It, MapMyFitness and MyFitnessPal. The latest Fitbit gadgets allows you to include these in your fitness program. Any data you gather with your Fitbit device has the ability to be exported to and incorporated with many of these fitness apps. Some of these apps allow the information they obtain to be imported into your Fitbit dashboard. There is a gallery of these apps available on the Fitbit website. This use of current technology means you have data shared from different locations and is also really fun.

One feature I really like is how the Fitbit technology allows several people to have the ability to share information with each other. You can compete and challenge other people using the Fitbit ecosystem. Between your friends you can share stats and check how much progress you are making relative to your friends. You can set up a table or leaderboard for a group of friends and follow how everyone is progressing. This creates some friendly rivalry as well as allowing you to urge everyone on. You can set up notifications to be sent to your phone, such as when you have been passed by one of your friends. You can have fun and send messages to others in your group. It is these social aspects of the Fitbit system I find especially positive and beneficial in helping friends meet their goals.

Fitbit also has some online tools you have access to. There is plenty of information about food and diets. IF you download the mobile app you have the ability to log all your meals, monitor your water consumption, track your workouts and check your weight. By using the combined data you have collected you assess your calories burned and monitor your weight progress.

The latest exercise trackers the Fitbit One and Fitbit Zip are seriously worth checking out. Both are simple to use, provide lots of useful data and may include your friends. Especially if you are trying to lose weight, every bit helps and these are great devices to consider.