Hi other privacy people :)
I am currently looking for a fitness tracker that at least doesn’t need a proprietary app to get the data out of it. Haven’t really found any recent articles that look into that aspect of fitness trackers, any advice?
I know about the bangle.js but wanted to know if there is more. Also, if you have this device and use it to track your running, I would be happy to read your review!
Thanks in advance!
Edit: Solution for me was to adjust the settings of opentracks. Before it recorded only every 10 metres. Additionally I ordered a chest strap for my heart rate. Brand is Polar, they seem to be good about not needing their own app to get your data.
- slurp ( @slurp@programming.dev ) 13•5 months ago
Look into Gadgetbridge, as that allows the bypass of proprietary apps for some trackers
Good to know thanks!
- Ruthalas ( @Ruthalas@infosec.pub ) 1•5 months ago
Another +1 for GadgetBridge. Looking at their supported devices may also be of interest even if you don’t us GadgetBridge itself.
- PirateJesus ( @Glass0448@lemmy.today ) 9•5 months ago
Garmin watch will track you with it’s own GPS and doesn’t need to sync with a phone.
- Ilandar ( @Ilandar@aussie.zone ) 6•5 months ago
Some of these suggestions are the over the top for what you need. Just get a Garmin Forerunner and don’t sync it with your phone. They are easy to find secondhand if you want to save money and can be connected to a PC via USB without the need for a Garmin account.
- ReversalHatchery ( @ReversalHatchery@beehaw.org ) English4•5 months ago
I think the others didn’t get it, but possibly it’s just me, so let’s make it clear: are you searching for fitness tracker hardware, like a smartwatch/band/whatever, or for software that interacts with that device?
For the former, I don’t have any recommendations.
For the latter, try out gadgetbridge and fitotrack. Both are on f-droidI am indeed looking for the hardware :D thx tho
- bonegakrejg ( @bonegakrejg@lemmy.ml ) 2•5 months ago
I do it the old school way and just use stopwatches. Especially with running, it’s easy to just go by time and record it manually.
- DrRatso ( @DrRatso@lemmy.ml ) 2•5 months ago
Trackers can do so much more than just take time for running. Cadance, ground contact time, recovery, suggestions. My garmin watch has upped my training game considerably. Its a bit like having an online personal trainer.
- The 8232 Project ( @Charger8232@lemmy.ml ) 1•5 months ago
While this may not be what you’re looking for, it’s worth mentioning that a good ol’ pencil and paper does wonders. It won’t have everything you need, but you can time how long you ran for with a stopwatch, count how many pushups you do, manually measure your pulse, etc. If you’re good with data processing you can stick the data in a spreadsheet and process it to see your progress. The bonus is you’ll learn a lot more about health through doing it yourself. Besides that, I’ve never used a smart watch or fitness tracker. I’ve just exercised until I get tired.
- ClusterBomb ( @ClusterBomb@lemmy.blahaj.zone ) 1•5 months ago
I’m not sure to get it, sorry if it is not what you’ve been looking for but would this https://github.com/SamR1/FitTrackee work ?