Which Fitbit Is Safe For Swimming?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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The Fitbit Charge 3

, one of the best cheap fitness trackers, is safe for swimming and sweating, too. It’s important to note that exposing your Charge fitness tracker (or any Fitbit, for that matter) to soaps, shampoos, conditioners or other corrosives could diminish the device’s water resistance.

Is the original Fitbit Flex waterproof?

The original Flex has a tracker with LEDs that light up when tapped to show your goal progress. The tracker module can also be removed for cleaning or if you want to switch out bands.

It’s water resistant but not waterproof

– so safe for showers and dishwashing but not swimming.

Can I swim in my Fitbit Flex?

Like the original Flex, the Flex 2 also tracks sleep and can record your workouts. A nice bonus is that it’s also water-resistant up to 164 feet. That means you can take it in

the shower or go swimming with the device

.

How do I add swimming to my Fitbit Flex 2?

As with other exercises, the Flex 2 tracks swims automatically, but you have to turn on that feature in

the Fitbit app under Account > Exercise > Swimming

.

Is Fitbit Flex 2 Being discontinued?


Fitbit discontinued one of their best products

Fitbit Flex 2, which I’m still using. It’s a 50 bucks rubber band with 1 week battery life that tracks sleep & steps. … waterproof sleep and step tracker. Lasts a week on a charge, slim design.

Is Fitbit really waterproof?

Is my Fitbit device waterproof?

Most Fitbit devices are water-resistant to 50 meters

. They’re designed to be swimproof and stand up to even the sweatiest of workouts. … For more information about wearing your Fitbit device, see our Wear and Care page.

Can I wear my Fitbit in the pool?

Fitbit says

you can happily wear it in the shower, the pool and the sea

(though rinse that salt off afterwards).

Is the Flex 2 waterproof?

Like the original Flex, the Flex 2 also tracks sleep and can record your workouts. A nice bonus is that it’s also

water-resistant up to 164 feet

. That means you can take it in the shower or go swimming with the device.

How do you add swimming to your Fitbit?

  1. From the Fitbit app dashboard, tap the + icon > Track Exercise.
  2. Tap Log.
  3. Tap a recent activity or search for an exercise type.
  4. Enter the activity details and tap Add.

Can I still use Fitbit Flex 2?

Fitbit doesn’t even make the Flex 2 anymore;

it’s been replaced by the Inspire line

. You can still find it, with the price greatly inflated, but I’d strongly recommend buying the Inspire instead.

Does Fitbit still support Flex?


Fitbit Flex is no longer being supported

.

How many years does Fitbit last?

The Fitbit Alta has a life expectancy of

1–2 years

. If this is the case, don’t lie to consumers, and put that on the box. This is basically planned obsolescence

How long can Fitbit 3 stay in water?

The Charge 3 is water resistant (

up to 50 meters

) and now offers swim tracking in addition to the other forms of exercise that Fitbit has offered in the past.

Can a Fitbit Charge 4 get wet?

Device Water Resistance Ace 2 Ace 3 Charge 3 Charge 4 Flex 2 Inspire series Ionic Luxe Sense Versa series Water-resistant to 50 meters

What’s the difference between waterproof and water resistant?

The technical definition of water resistant is that it’s able to resist the penetration of water to a certain degree, but not entirely. Waterproof technically means that

it’s impermeable to water

, no matter how much time it spends in water.

How deep is 50m in a pool?

The Olympic sized pool is 165 feet long by 56 feet wide (8 lap lanes, each 7 feet wide). It holds 490,000 gallons (almost 1/2 million gallons).

Depth begins at 3.5 feet and gradually slopes down to 13 feet at the deepest end

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Kim Nguyen
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Kim Nguyen
Kim Nguyen is a fitness expert and personal trainer with over 15 years of experience in the industry. She is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and has trained a variety of clients, from professional athletes to everyday fitness enthusiasts. Kim is passionate about helping people achieve their fitness goals and promoting a healthy, active lifestyle.