Last week, I purchased one of the most popular athletics bracelets in stock, the Nike FuelBand SE. Today, I thought I’d tell you guys a little bit about this phenomenal product, and how it will lead to a healthier, and more active lifestyle.
So what is the Nike FuelBand? It’s basically an athletic bracelet that you wear all day long. Since its waterproof, you can also wear it in the shower, which I thought was a pretty neat feature. The Fuel Band tracks steps taken, calories burned, hours won, fuel points, and of course, the time. Calories burned and steps taken are pretty straightforward. But what are fuel points? This is basically how the bracelet calculates your activity. Most people get around 2500 fuel points on average. This demonstrates a moderately active person. I usually get 3500-4000 fuel points a day, which means you are active, and on the right track. If you have more than that, then that’s the way to go. You might also wonder what the “hours won” feature is. If you are active for five consecutive minutes within the timespan of one hour, you have basically “won that hour.” On your bracelet, it will display the number “1” under that category. This feature encourages you to be active every hour so that you aren’t staring at your computer all day long. The Fuel Band SE, which is the newer version, comes in colour, and is supposedly more water resistant.
Besides all of the amazing features the FuelBand has to offer, you can also download the Nike app, either on your mobile device or computer. Every day, you can upload the data stored on your FuelBand on to your computer or phone. This will give you a better understanding of how active you’ve been throughout the day. Furthermore, it will show you which part of the day you’ve been most active, and which part you need to improve on through using graphs and charts. It also compares you the rest of the Nike community. You can set goals for yourself each day, and try to reach that goal. You can even compete with your friends, which makes it even more exciting.
So what are my thoughts on this product? In all honesty, I think its amazing. Although it is somewhat overpriced, at $150, its totally worth it in my opinion. Immediately after purchasing this item, there was a sudden change in my daily routine. I was doing jumping jacks every hour, and I was on the treadmill for often. In conclusion, I strongly recommend this item for people who are looking to life a healthier, and better lifestyle.