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(More customer reviews)I purchased the Gruve from a local fitness center that carries it. But I wanted to provide input here because I felt some of the reviews were not very accurate or fair. I am not sure why the one reviewer said that it doesn't work well on running or treadmill etc. I have used it on the elliptical, treadmill, and while walking and running and it works well. It is an accelerometer so it measures your motion in all directions and uses that to calculate your calories burned. It does have a harder time on a stationary bicycle but the support person said that if you put it on your leg while riding the bike it works well. It also does not work as well in measuring the calories burned while lifting weights. The support may not have been good when one of the individuals called. But I have found the support to be excellent. I personally like it over the Bodybugg and the GoWear Fit -- and I have previously used both devices. I like the Gruve better for 5 reasons:
1. You wear it on the top of your pants or on some other part of your clothing near that area. The bodybugg and the GoWear Fit are worn on the arm. After wearing them for a few weeks or months, I experienced discomfort because of the restricted blood flow, which caused me to eventualy stop wearing them. I used the first generation bodybugg which was larger and heavier. When I saw the newer GoWear Fit that was smaller I thought I could possibly wear it without discomfort. But after about a month and a half I had the same problem with the GoWear Fit as well even though I would wear it rather loosely. It would often slide down my arm because I was trying to not wear it too tightly.
2. It provides real time feedback on how you are doing without having to purchase an extra device. Both the bodybugg and the GoWear Fit require you to purchase a watch device to get real time feedback. It uses 5 categories of color coding to provide this feedback rather than the exact numbers -- but this works very well for me. When the device is green it means that you have reached your goal.
3. It sets goals for you. When you haven't reached your goal in the evening -- you are motivated to do some more exercise to reach your goal.
4. It tends to underestimate the calories that you burn. The bodybugg and the GoWear Fit tend to overestimate the calories that you burn. I think underestimating is better when you are trying to lose weight.
5. It buzzes when you are sedintary for too long. In their research the developers of the Gruve found that when you sit for too long your body goes into a state sort of like hibernation where it stores fat. The Gruve buzzes you to tell you that you need to move so that you don't go into that state.
The major disadvantage of the Gruve is that the web site does not at this time allow you to log what you eat. They may be going to add this in the future but I don't really know at this point. However our fitness center has a web site that lets you do that.
I have been wearing the Gruve for about a month and have lost about 4-5 lbs.
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Gruve Personal Activity Monitor, White/GrayThe Gruve Personal Activity Monitor is an easy-to-use device that helps you manage your weight and become more active. Gruve sets to your personal metabolic rate and measures the calories you burn during daily non-exercise activities, such as walking around the office, mowing the lawn, and washing the dishes. A light on the monitor changes color to provide you with real-time feedback, and the device gently vibrates if it senses you've been still for too long. Connect Gruve to your computer and chart the calories you burn down to the very minute. Just hook the Gruve onto your belt or pants and get ready to move yourself to a healthier lifestyle.
Equipped for user-interface, Gruve synchs to your computer and includes a one-year subscription to a Gruve Online account.(Click images to view larger.) Gruve Your Way to a Healthier Lifestyle The Gruve Personal Activity Monitor is a lightweight device that provides a sustainable path to successful weight management and improved health. Using highly sensitive technology, Gruve records and tracks 98 percent of your non-exercise activity. Whether you're walking to your car, playing with your kids, or shopping for groceries, Gruve is tracking the calories you're burning.
By using the Gruve program to create daily goals, you learn how to move more during the day and burn more calories. Gruve also helps you learn to eat healthier by giving you a count of how many calories you should consume to either lose or maintain weight.
Connects to Your Computer for a Personalized Program You can quickly and easily synch Gruve to your computer using the included USB cable. Gruve automatically sets up a personalized program for your weight management needs. Just indicate if you want to lose or simply maintain your weight, Gruve will set reasonable "Green Goals" of calories to burn each day.
Also, you can utilize your Gruve Online account--a one-year subscription is included with purchase--and connect with other Gruve users--a great way to rally support and stay on track.
Systems required: Gruve works with both PCs and Macs. PCs should be running XP, Vista, or Windows 7. Macs are required to be Intel-based, running OSx, 10.5.x, or 10.6.x.
Track Your Progress and Get Real-Time Feedback To help you better understand your daily activity and the effect it has on your goal, Gruve lets you look at your total calories burned each week, day, hour, and minute. You'll be able to see how long you've been inactive and identify patterns in your lifestyle.
To help keep you on track, Gruve features a Halo light bar that provides you with color-coded feedback--when you see the green light, you know you've reached your goal. If you've been still for too long, the monitor vibrates gently to remind you to get up and get moving.
What's in the Box Gruve Personal Activity Monitor (White/Gray), USB cable, and Quick Start Guide.
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